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THE EIGHT VERSES FOR TRAINING THE MIND

by the Dalai Lama

How do we free ourselves from the demon of self-concern? These instructions are found in Eight Verses for Training the Mind, one of the most important texts from a genre of Tibetan spiritual writings known as lojong (literally "mind training"). The root text was written by the eleventh-century meditator Langri Tangpa. His Holiness the Dalai Lama refers to this work as one of the main sources of his own inspiration and includes it in his daily meditations.

"The author of this text, Geshe Sonam Rinchen, is somebody who has studied the entire teachings. He is a great scholar who did extensive study of the Sutra and Tantra texts, and besides that has unmistaken understanding and knowledge."--Lama Zopa

"As a student of Geshe Sonam Rinchen, I can almost see his bright smile and hear his compassionate voice as I read this book. His practical and clear spiritual advice cuts to the core of our problems and shows us the way to resolve them."--Bhikshuni Thubten Chodron

"Among the many brilliant texts that the collaboration of Geshe Sonam Rinchen and Ruth Sonam have produced, this one on the essential practices of compassion, so difficult to implement in daily life, explains in clear terms just how to do this. What a treasure!"--Jeffrey Hopkins

"Eight Verses sheds light on many of the most subtle aspects of Tibetan meditative practices, and gives in a simple, concise, and complete form, the very essence of Tibetan Buddhism. It is a book that will be of great value to meditation practitioners of all traditions."--Diamond Fire

"Mind training is extremely important for those who wish to practice seriously the Buddha Dharma & Mahayana tradition. Geshe Sonam Rinchen is a qualified teacher, and Ruth Sonam has done an excellent job of translating his works throughout the years."--Geshe Tsultim Gyeltsen, Thubten Dhargye Ling

"Once more Geshe Sonam Rinchen has presented us with the authentic tradition of Tibetan Buddhism in this clear explanation of one of its most basic texts. I recommend it highly to all who wish to overcome the depression of self-pity through the development of deep concern for others."-- Alexander Berzin, author

"Geshe Sonam Rinchen has masterfully invoked the full force of a traditional commentary to this classic mind training text that will challenge anyone sincere about confronting their egoism and transforming it into altruism."-- Tubten Pende

"...sheds light on many of the most subtle aspects of Tibetan meditative practices, and gives in a simple, concise, and complete form, the very essence of Tibetan Buddhism. It is a book that will be of great value to meditation practitioners of all traditions."--Diamond Fire Magazine

"It could be said that The Eight Verses for Training the Mind contains within them the entire essence of the Buddha's teachings in a distinct form."--H.H. the Dalai Lama

This tape-set contains the complete teaching and commentary by His Holiness on the Eight Verses as well as the conferring the Generation of Bodhicitta Mind. His Holiness received the transmission and explanation of these mind training (Lojong) verses when he was a small boy and has recited them every day since then. The Generation of Bodhicitta Mind transmission strengthens the Lojong teaching by establishing the heart-felt motivation to become enlightened in order to benefit others.

"Characteristically warm and refreshing, the Dalai Lama's candor, humor, and humility shone through."--NAPRA ReView

"Well organized and rewards repeated listenings."--New Age Retailer

Geshe Sonam Rinchen is resident scholar at the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives in Dharamsala, India, where he teaches Buddhist philosophy and practice.



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