Module 9: The Bodhisattva Path III: Lojong - Buddhist Mind Training · The Buddha’s Path
A module of The Buddha's Path study programme with David Oromith, a line-by-line study of the lojong text The Eight Verses of Training the Mind.
This Module is part of The Buddha's Path (our foundational study programme) and introduces one of the most transformative teachings of the Mahayana tradition: Lojong, or Buddhist mind training. Lojong is a profound and practical method for transforming all of life’s circumstances, pleasant or painful, into the spiritual path. This approach teaches us how to embody bodhicitta in daily life, how to live and train in the world as a Bodhisattva. At its heart, Lojong is about shifting the emphasis from self-centredness to cherishing others, and using daily life as the training ground for compassion, patience, and wisdom. In this module, we will undertake a line-by-line exploration of Geshe Langri Tangpa’s classic text, The Eight Verses of Training the Mind. Composed in the 11th century, these verses are revered for their profound simplicity and depth. They capture the essence of the Mahayana path, compassion, wisdom, and the transformation of self-grasping, and offer a complete guide to the inner life of a bodhisattva. Even a single line, it is said, encapsulates the entire teaching of the Buddha. For those who wish to take their study further, as part of this module, we invite you
What this course covers
- Lojong: turning circumstances, pleasant or painful, into the path
- Shifting the emphasis from self-centredness to cherishing others
- A line-by-line exploration of Geshe Langri Tangpa’s Eight Verses of Training the Mind
- Daily life as the training ground for compassion, patience and wisdom