The Seven Points of Mind Training

The essence of all the teachings taught by the Lord Buddha concern taming one’s mind, the point being to return the mind to its natural state of freedom which is endowed with limitless qualities. The realization of this natural state gives rise to spontaneous compassion that is limitless and impartial. This is “awakening mind” or “ultimate bodhichitta.”

The Seven Points of Mind Training, compiled in pithy points and slogans, is one of the most well known, profound and traditional practices and text’s to develop bodhichitta. Here, Khabje Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche, with great compassion, clarity and simplicity illuminates the profound meaning and methods of these teachings so they can become a part of our daily life and practice.

—From the Foreword by Ven. Choje Lama Shedrup