Mind Training: The Great Collection

by Thupten Jinpa, Shonu Gyalchok (Compiler), Konchok Gyaltsen (Compiler)

Compiled in the fifteenth century, Mind The Great Collection is the earliest anthology of a special genre of Tibetan literature known as "mind training," or lojong in Tibetan. The principal focus of these texts is the systematic cultivation of such altruistic thoughts and emotions as compassion, love, forbearance, and perseverance. The mind-training teachings are highly revered by the Tibetan people for their pragmatism and down-to-earth advice on coping with the various challenges and hardships that unavoidably characterize everyday human existence.

The volume contains forty-four individual texts, including the most important works of the mind training cycle, such as Serlingpa's well-known Leveling Out All Preconceptions , Atisha's Bodhisattva's Jewel Garland , Langri Thangpa's Eight Verses on Training the Mind , and Chekawa's Seven-Point Mind Training together with the earliest commentaries on these seminal texts. An accurate and lyrical translation of these texts, many of which are in metered verse, marks an important contribution to the world's literary heritage, enriching its spiritual resources.

Genres: Buddhism, Religion, Philosophy, Spirituality, Nonfiction, Meditation

720 pages, Hardcover

First published November 28, 2005

About the author

Geshe Thupten Jinpa Langri, Ph.D., is the senior translator for His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Pesident of the Institute of Tibetan Classics. His works include the translation of twelve books by the Dalai Lama.

Reviews

[Paul · Rating 5 out of 5]

I feel lucky to have the chance to read such an extensive body of Tibetan writings. This series is truly wonderful in its fullness and breadth.

[Bodhidasa · Rating 5 out of 5]

An authoritative and complete anthology of lojong texts.

[Andrewmatt · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've been reading and studying the extremely valuable teachings contained in this book for months and can say utilizing these teachings in day to day life is a life changer. I cannot recommend this enough. I wish I would have known about, and studied, all of these mind training texts years ago. Sadly, one cannot change the past but can do their best to be the best they can the rest of their days.

If you are vaguely familiar with Tibetan Buddhism and have an interest in a positive change... Look up "lojong" to get a little understanding, and then buy this immediately.

[JD3 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Peace of mind is rare in today’s fast-paced world, but these texts offer a way to slow down and reconnect. Thupten Jinpa masterfully translates these ancient teachings, bringing the wisdom of Tibet’s greatest scholars to life. This is, without a doubt, one of the best books for understanding Lojong. It’s a work I’ll return to and re-read for years to come.