Eight Verses on Thought Transformation (October 30, 2004)
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The basic text is over eight hundred years old, shortly after the teachings of Indian master, Atisha. These teachings are part of the lojong (mind training) teachings. Geshe Langri Tangpa (1054-1123), one of the direct disciples of Drom Tonpa, the chief disciple of Atisha, set down the extremely profound lojong teachings in just eight verses. By thinking of all sentient beings as even better than a wish-granting gem for accomplishing the highest aims may I always consider them precious. Wherever I go, with whomever I go may I see myself as less than all others, and from the depth of my heart may I consider them supremely precious. May I examine my mind in all my actions and as soon as a negative state occurs, since it endangers myself and others, may I firmly face and avert it. When I see beings of a negative disposition or those oppressed by negativity or pain, may I, as if finding a treasure, consider them precious, for they are rarely met. Whenever others, due to their jealousy, revile and treat me in other unjust ways, may I accept this defeat myself, and offer the victory to others. When someone whom I have helped or in whom i have placed great hope harms me with great injustice, may I see that one as a sacred friend. In short, may I offer both directly and indirectly all joy and benefit to all beings, my mothers, and may I myself secretly take on all of their hurt and suffering. May they not be defiled by the concepts of the eight mundane concerns, and aware that all things are illusory, may they, ungrasping, be free from bondage.
This audio is part of the collection: Tse Chen Ling Buddhist Lectures
Artist/Composer: Ven. Choden Rinpoche
Date: 2004-10-30 00:00:00
Source: Lectures and Events
Label / Recorded by: Tse Chen Ling Center
This audio is part of the collection: Tse Chen Ling Buddhist Lectures
Artist/Composer: Ven. Choden Rinpoche
Date: 2004-10-30 00:00:00
Source: Lectures and Events
Label / Recorded by: Tse Chen Ling Center