Eight Verses for Training the Mind - Softcover

Geshe Sonam Rinchen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1559392592 ISBN 13: 9781559392594

Publisher: Snow Lion, 2006

Synopsis

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 Langritangpa. 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.

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About the Author

Geshe Sonam Rinchen (1933–2013) studied at Sera Je Monastery and in 1980 received the Lharampa Geshe degree. He taught Buddhist philosophy and practice at the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives in Dharamsala, India, as well as in dharma centers around the world.

From the Back Cover

How do we free ourselves from the demon of self-concern? Useful 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 Langritangpa. H.H. the Dalai Lama refers to this work as one of the main sources of his own inspiration and includes it in his daily meditations.

"Among the many brilliant texts that Geshe Sonam Rinchen and Ruth Sonam have produced. What a treasure!" Prof. Jeffrey Hopkins, author of numerous key volumes on Buddhism

"Will be of great value to meditation practitioners of all traditions." --Diamond Fire Magazine

"The Eight Verses for Training the Mind contain within them the entire essence of the Buddha's teachings in a distinct form." --H.H. the Dalai Lama

Edition details

• Publisher: Snow Lion
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1559392592
• ISBN 13: 9781559392594
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 112