Seven Points of Mind Training

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[[Image:Geshe-chekawa.jpg|thumb|Chekawa Yeshe Dorje)] Seven Points of Mind Training (Tib. Template:BigTibetan, Wyl. blo sbyong don bdun ma) — the famous instruction on 'mind training' (Tib. Template:BigTibetan, lojong) brought to Tibet by Lord Atisha and written down by Geshe Chekawa. The seven points are:

  1. The Preliminaries to Mind Training
  2. The Main Practice of Training the Mind in Bodhichitta
  3. Transforming Adversity into the Path of Awakening
  4. Applying the Practice Throughout One's Whole Life
  5. The Measure or Signs of Proficiency in Mind Training
  6. The Commitments of Mind Training
  7. The Precepts of Mind Training

Chekawa's original text was not arranged into these seven points. This was done later by his disciple, Sechilphuwa Özer Shyönnu (aka Chökyi Gyaltsen) (1121-1189).

Root Text[edit | edit source]

Version 1 Translation Version 2 (According to Ga Rabjampa) Translation
Template:BigTibetan The Root Text of the Seven Points of Mahayana Mind Training Template:BigTibetan The Seven Points of Mind Training: A Mahayana Instruction
Template:BigTibetan The Preliminaries
Template:BigTibetan First, train in the preliminaries. Template:BigTibetan First, train in the preliminaries.
Template:BigTibetan The Main Practice Template:BigTibetan
Template:BigTibetan Once stability is reached, teach the secret.
Template:BigTibetan Train in the two—giving and taking—alternately.
Template:BigTibetan These two are to be mounted on the breath.
Template:BigTibetan Begin the process of taking with yourself.
Template:BigTibetan The instruction for periods between meditation is, in brief:
Template:BigTibetan Three objects, three poisons and three roots of virtue.
Template:BigTibetan In all activities, train by applying slogans.
Template:BigTibetan Consider all things and events as dreamlike. Template:BigTibetan Consider all things and events as dreamlike.
Template:BigTibetan Examine the nature of Template:Wiki awareness. Template:BigTibetan Examine the nature of Template:Wiki awareness.
Template:BigTibetan Let even the antidote be freed in its own place. Template:BigTibetan Let even the antidote be freed in its own place.
Template:BigTibetan Rest in the ālaya, the essence. Template:BigTibetan Rest in the ālaya, the essence of the path.
Template:BigTibetan The seven and their Template:Wiki are Template:Wiki, so forsake them.
Template:BigTibetan Between sessions, be a conjurer of illusions. Template:BigTibetan Between sessions, be a conjurer of illusions.
Template:BigTibetan Train in the two—giving and taking—alternately. Template:BigTibetan
Template:BigTibetan These two are to be mounted on the breath. Template:BigTibetan
Template:BigTibetan Three objects, three poisons and three roots of virtue. Template:BigTibetan
Template:BigTibetan In all activities, train by applying slogans. Template:BigTibetan
Template:BigTibetan Begin the process of taking with yourself. Template:BigTibetan
Template:BigTibetan Transforming Adversity into the Path of Enlightenment Template:BigTibetan
Template:BigTibetan When all the world is filled with evil, Template:BigTibetan When all the world is overrun[1] with evil,
Template:BigTibetan Transform adversity into the path of enlightenment. Template:BigTibetan Transform adversity into the path of enlightenment.
Template:BigTibetan Drive all blames into one. Template:BigTibetan Drive all blames into one.
Template:BigTibetan Meditate on the great kindness of all. Template:BigTibetan Meditate on the great kindness of all.
Template:BigTibetan Meditating on delusory perceptions as the four kāyas Template:BigTibetan Meditating on delusory perceptions as the four kāyas
Template:BigTibetan Is the unsurpassable śūnyatā protection. Template:BigTibetan Is the unsurpassable śūnyatā protection.
Template:BigTibetan The fourfold practice is the best of methods. Template:BigTibetan The fourfold practice is the best of methods.
Template:BigTibetan Whatever you encounter, apply the practice. Template:BigTibetan Whatever you encounter, apply the practice.
Template:BigTibetan When the two are complete, take on all.
Template:BigTibetan Transform the unfavourable into supports for meditation.
Template:BigTibetan First address whatever is most prominent.
Template:BigTibetan Applying the Practice throughout the Whole of Life Template:BigTibetan
Template:BigTibetan The essence of the instruction, briefly stated, Template:BigTibetan The essence of the instruction, briefly stated,
Template:BigTibetan Is to apply yourself to the five strengths. Template:BigTibetan Is to apply yourself to the five strengths.
Template:BigTibetan The mahāyāna advice for transference Template:BigTibetan The mahāyāna advice for transference
Template:BigTibetan Involves the same five strengths. Conduct is important. Template:BigTibetan Involves the same five strengths. Conduct is important.[2]
Template:BigTibetan The Measure of Mind Training Template:BigTibetan
Template:BigTibetan The measure of the Template:Wiki is in turning away.
Template:BigTibetan A sign of proficiency is to have five greatnesses.
Template:BigTibetan All teachings share a single Template:Wiki. Template:BigTibetan All teachings share a single objective.[3]
Template:BigTibetan Of the two witnesses, rely upon the principal one. Template:BigTibetan Of the two witnesses, rely upon the principal one.
Template:BigTibetan Always maintain only a joyful attitude. Template:BigTibetan Always maintain only a joyful attitude.
Template:BigTibetan If this can be done even when distracted, you are Template:Wiki. Template:BigTibetan If this can be done even when distracted, you are Template:Wiki.
Template:BigTibetan The Commitments of Mind Training Template:BigTibetan
Template:BigTibetan Train constantly in three basic Template:Wiki. Template:BigTibetan Train constantly in three basic Template:Wiki.
Template:BigTibetan Change your attitude, but remain natural. Template:BigTibetan Change your attitude, but remain natural.
Template:BigTibetan Don’t speak of injured limbs. Template:BigTibetan Don’t speak of injured limbs.
Template:BigTibetan Don’t ponder others’ flaws. Template:BigTibetan Don’t ponder others’ flaws.
Template:BigTibetan Train first with the strongest destructive emotions. Template:BigTibetan Train first with the strongest destructive emotions.
Template:BigTibetan Abandon any expectations of results. Template:BigTibetan Abandon any expectations of results.
Template:BigTibetan Give up Template:Wiki food. Template:BigTibetan Give up Template:Wiki food.
Template:BigTibetan Don’t be so loyal to the cause. Template:BigTibetan Don’t be so loyal to the cause.
Template:BigTibetan Don’t lash out in retaliation. Template:BigTibetan Don’t lash out in retaliation.
Template:BigTibetan Don’t lie in ambush. Template:BigTibetan Don’t lie in ambush.
Template:BigTibetan Don’t strike a vulnerable point. Template:BigTibetan Don’t strike a vulnerable point.
Template:BigTibetan Don’t transfer the ox’s burden to the Template:Wiki. Template:BigTibetan Don’t transfer the ox’s burden to the Template:Wiki.
Template:BigTibetan Don’t be competitive. Template:BigTibetan Don’t be competitive.
Template:BigTibetan Don’t misperform the rites. Template:BigTibetan Don’t misperform the rites.
Template:BigTibetan Don’t reduce gods to Template:Wiki. Template:BigTibetan Don’t reduce gods to Template:Wiki.
Template:BigTibetan Don’t seek others’ misery as crutches of your own happiness. Template:BigTibetan Don’t seek others’ misery as crutches of your own happiness.
Template:BigTibetan The Precepts of Mind Training Template:BigTibetan
Template:BigTibetan Do everything with a single intention. Template:BigTibetan Do everything with a single intention.
Template:BigTibetan Counter all adversity with a single remedy. Template:BigTibetan Counter all adversity with a single remedy.
Template:BigTibetan Two tasks: one at the beginning and one at the end. Template:BigTibetan Two tasks: one at the beginning and one at the end.
Template:BigTibetan Whichever of the two occurs, be Template:Wiki. Template:BigTibetan Whichever of the two occurs, be Template:Wiki.
Template:BigTibetan Keep the two, even at your life’s expense. Template:BigTibetan Keep the two, even at your life’s expense.
Template:BigTibetan Train in the three difficulties. Template:BigTibetan Train in the three difficulties.
Template:BigTibetan Acquire the three main provisions. Template:BigTibetan Acquire the three main provisions.
Template:BigTibetan Cultivate the three that must not Template:Wiki. Template:BigTibetan Cultivate the three that must not Template:Wiki.
Template:BigTibetan Keep the three from which you must not separate. Template:BigTibetan Keep the three from which you must not separate.
Template:BigTibetan Apply the Template:Wiki impartially to all. Template:BigTibetan Apply the Template:Wiki impartially to all.
Template:BigTibetan It is vital that it be deep and all-pervasive. Template:BigTibetan It is vital that it be deep and all-pervasive.
Template:BigTibetan Meditate constantly on those who’ve been set apart. Template:BigTibetan Meditate constantly on those who’ve been set apart.[4]
Template:BigTibetan Don’t be dependent on external conditions. Template:BigTibetan Don’t be dependent on external conditions.
Template:BigTibetan This time, practise what’s most important. Template:BigTibetan This time, practise what’s most important.
Template:BigTibetan Don’t misunderstand. Template:BigTibetan Don’t misunderstand.
Template:BigTibetan Don’t be inconsistent. Template:BigTibetan Don’t be inconsistent.
Template:BigTibetan Train wholeheartedly. Template:BigTibetan Train wholeheartedly.
Template:BigTibetan Gain freedom through discernment and analysis. Template:BigTibetan Gain freedom through discernment and analysis.
Template:BigTibetan Don’t be boastful. Template:BigTibetan Don’t be boastful.[5]
Template:BigTibetan Don’t be irritable. Template:BigTibetan Don’t be irritable.
Template:BigTibetan Don’t be temperamental. Template:BigTibetan Don’t be temperamental.
Template:BigTibetan Don’t seek acknowledgement. Template:BigTibetan Don’t seek acknowledgement.
 
Template:BigTibetan The essence of the nectar-like instructions for transforming into the path of awakening the five prevalent signs of Template:Wiki was passed down from the one from Golden Isle. When karmic seeds left over from former trainings were aroused in me, I felt great interest, and so, without regard for suffering or disparagement, I sought instructions on subduing ego-clinging. Now, even in death, I will have no regrets. Template:BigTibetan The essence of the nectar-like instructions for transforming into the path of awakening the five prevalent signs of Template:Wiki was passed down from the one from Golden Isle. When karmic seeds left over from former trainings were aroused in me, I felt great interest, and so, without regard for suffering or disparagement, I sought instructions on subduing ego-clinging. Now, even in death, I will have no regrets.

Tibetan Commentaries[edit | edit source]

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Translations and Contemporary Commentaries[edit | edit source]

In English[edit | edit source]

Rigpa Translations:
To Dispel the Misery of the World

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In Template:Wiki[edit | edit source]

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  1. ↑ Most versions of the Seven Points have Template:BigTibetan meaning “full”, but this text has Template:BigTibetan, which according to Khenpo Appey Rinpoche means ‘oppressed’ or ‘subdued’.
  2. ↑ Geshe Thupten Jinpa and others take Template:BigTibetan to refer to the practice of the five strengths, but Ga Rabjampa's commentary relates it to conduct, and specifically the posture one adopts at the moment of death.
  3. ↑ Other versions have Template:BigTibetan (Template:Wiki) in place of Template:BigTibetan, translated here as objective.
  4. ↑ This translation follows Khenpo Appey Rinpoche’s explanation as Template:BigTibetan, and the commentary of Ga Rabjampa.
  5. ↑ On the meaning of this term in Tibet, Template:Nolinking

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