Feb 14, 2016 1214 eight verses of thought transformation, introduction and verse 1 audio only duration. This article on the mind thoughts is part of a series from my class for counselors on how people change. The goal of mind training practice is the radical transformation of our thoughts, attitudes, and habits. Sinful thoughts are often something we believers struggle with.
In these verses one pays homage to the three jewels, eight sugatas, the eight great bodhisattvas, the eight offering goddesses, and the eight worldly guardians. Eight verses of thought transformation the basic text is over eight hundred years old, shortly after the teachings of indian master, atisha. The ultimate purpose of the bible is not to inform us, it is to transform us. Eight verses on thought transformation i shall now read and explain briefly one of the most important texts on thought transformation, lojong tsigyema eight verses on thought transformation. In short, both directly and indirectly, i offer every happiness and benefit to all my mothers. In that day you will know that i am in my father, and you in me, and i in you. The verses were translated by lama thubten zopa rinpoche at kopan monastery, 1980, and lightly edited by ven. Present your bodies a living sacrifice 1therefore i urge you, brothers, by the mercies of god, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable greek. Sometimes we have no control as to what thoughts enter our minds, however we are able to take control of these thoughts. Eight verses of thought transformation lama yeshe wisdom. It is your mind and so you need to be aware of what is going on in there. The eight verses of thought transformation his holiness the fourteenth dalai lama.
Eight verses of thought transformation by geshe langri tangpa this mind training lojong root text was composed by kadampa geshe langri tangpa 10541123. I in them and you in me, that they may be perfected in unity, so that the world may know that you sent me, and loved them, even as you have loved me. That is, given a pdf, one defines a new variable, and the goal is to find the pdf that describes the probability that the r. Eight verses of thought transformation part one buddhism. With all these practices undefiled by the stains of the superstitions of the eight worldly dharmas, by perceiving all dharmas as illusory i shall practice, without grasping, to release all sentient beings from bondage. By tsem rinpoche the original teachings of the eight verses of thought transformation originated from buddha shakyamuni. Dont copy the behaviour and customs of this world, but let god transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Tuning our own thoughts in reality to embed common sense in every single thought. Nov 28, 2016 eight verses of thought transformation tac lu. The eight verses of thought transformation by his holiness the dalai lama first verse of thought transformation second verse of thought transformation determined to obtain the greatest possible benefit for all sentient beings, who are more precious than a. From the second dharma celebration, november 5 8 1982, new delhi, india. When someone wanders from the path of god, lets not take that rebellion frivolously.
Eight verses to happiness and acceptance tsem rinpoche. The 8 verses for transforming the mind a buddhist library. Gods words help us to recognize our thoughts for what they really are, and how to act or not act upon them. Linda bishop founded the company in 2004 after a successful sales career.
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. Since the wisdom of the bodhichitta was divided into eight parts, we decided to take on one verse per day and discuss it indepth, in the class as well as in the. I shall secretly take upon myself all their harmful ac ons and su. In general, i have tried to identify the clustering of proverbs by topic where. We will start from today and for 8 days a text which has been composed about a 100 years before, by a teacher called geshe langri tangpa. The heart of buddhist wisdom in eight short verses, elucidated by a fearless pioneer of contemporary dharma. When others, out of jealousy, mistreat me with abuse, slander and so on, i will practice accepting defeat and offering the victory to them.
Afterwards, he proclaimed these teachings on thought training in the market place that is he taught them openly and widely. These verses tell us how chenrezig, the buddha of compassion, views life, what chenrezig thinks. Tsem tulku rinpoches very important teaching given in 1998. The heart of buddhist wisdom in eight short verses, elucidated by a fearless pioneer. Whenever i am with others, i will practise seeing myself as the lowest of all, and from the very depths of my heart i will respectfully hold others as supreme. Verse 8 generating the mind for enlightenment words of truth introduction to the kalachakra office public audiences private audiences media interviews invitations. In all actions, i will examine my mind and the moment a disturbing attitude arises, endangering myself and others, i will firmly confront and avert it. Visiting scholar monk from the dalai lamas monastery, namgyal monastery, will be presenting practical methods for our modern times based upon this teaching along with his commentary. From the bottom of their heart, through their life and being, they want to bring glory to god. It is inspired by dallas willards book, renovation of the heart.
Oct 06, 2017 this is the third part of eight verses of thought transformation. Eight verses of thought transformation thubten chodron. Established by lama thubten yeshe and lama zopa rinpoche. Twentyfive years of interpretive social science, edited by joan w. Transform and transcend the problems you face every day. Biblenotes the entire holy bible is summarized with easy. The remaining five verses are extracted from the book transforming the mind by his holiness the. Presently, we tend to cherish the welfare of our own self at the. Yonten, geshe langri tangpa, 8 verses, 8 verses of thought transformation, thought transformation, mind training, lojong. This root text was written by the eleventhcentury meditator langri tangpa dorje senghe. We do that by changing thinking and transforming sales processes to achieve one outcome. His holiness the dalai lama refers to this work as one of the main sources of his own inspiration and. Reflections for westerners considering monastic ordination in the western buddhist tradition.
In my opinion, having the mind of christ is having the ability to think like jesus thought, or according to exercises that t. Commentary on the eight verses of thought transformation lama. Verse 8 a disciple of jesus does not live to bring glory to self. This is an updated version of a bible study i did in 2006 on the role of the mind thoughts in spiritual formation in christ. Seeing all beings as precious and holding them dear with the thought of attaining enlightenment for the welfare of all beings, who are more precious than a wishfulfilling jewel, i. Chapter 8 50 chapter 9 56 the women of proverbs from ch9 60 chapter 10 61. How is the mind involved in our transformation process. This is the second part of eight verses of thought transformation. His holiness the dalai lama teaching on the 8 verses for training the mind at. The verses are directly based on the mangalashtaka sutra or eight auspicious noble ones sutra. Commentary on the eight verses of thought transformation by his holiness the dalai lama at dharamsala, india, 1981. Whenever im in the company of others, i will regard myself as the lowest among all, and from the depths of my heart cherish others as supreme. This mind training lojong root text was composed by kadampa geshe langri tangpa. Eight verses of thought transformation 1 of 12 youtube.
The remaining five verses are extracted from the book transforming the mind by his holiness the dalai lama. About us thought transformation thought transformation. Then you will know what god wants you to do, and you will know how good and perfect his will really is. The eight verses of thought transformation is one of the most important texts from a genre of tibetan spiritual writings known as lojong mind training. I myself read it daily and received the transmission of the commentary from. Changed heart commitment, to the world conversion, nature of carnality reformation spiritual renewal controlling your thoughts conformity society, positive aspects of intelligence submission to gods will evil, victory over finding worldliness. For example, given the pdf for the energy of the scattered neutron in an elastic scattering reaction from a nucleus of mass. The eight verses of thought transformation by his holiness the dalai lama first verse of thought transformation second verse of thought transformation determined to obtain the greatest possible benefit for all sentient beings, who are more precious than a wishfulfilling jewel, i shall hold them most dear at all times. God doesnt want us to just be hearers of the word, he wants us to be doers of the wordliving gospels sharing the good news of jesus christ not only in our words, but in our lives.
Commentary on the eight verses of thought transformation. Geshe chekhawa wrote the sevenpoint thought transformation in the 12 th century as an explanation of buddhas instructions for training the mind lojong. What are some examples of hollow and deceptive ideas that we need to guard against. These teachings involve refining and purifying ones motivations and attitudes as a means for transforming thoughts into virtue. Inspire compassion in our aggressive and violent world. And as soon as a negative thought occurs, since it endangers myself and others may i firmly face and avert it. Seeing all beings as precious and holding them dear with the thought of attaining enlightenment for the welfare of all beings, who are more precious than a wishfulfilling jewel, i will constantly practice holding them dear.
The first three verses from the eight verses of training the mind along with the commentary by his holiness the dalai lama were given on 8 november 1998 in washington d. The satanic verses celebrates hybridity, impurity, intermingling, the transformation that comes of new and unexpected combinations of human beings, cultures, ideas, politics, movies, songs. It was composed by geshe langri tangba, who was a very unusual bodhisattva. Jesus christs life from the virgin birth to his ministry, crucifixion, and resurrection is the basis for the four gospels the books of matthew, mark, luke, and john. Verses by venerable thubten chodron on dec 2, 2019 in shantideva teachings in singapore. What is the diff erence between being conformed to the world and being transformed by gods word. These teachings are part of the lojong mind training teachings. Verse of the day is currently read by over 12 million people each month.
Resolving the chaos of fixed ideas which nearly everyone has to some extent, is a gradient process of analysis, of rediscovering objective reality and the honest truth about ourselves. A verse by verse study guide for the book of proverbs. Sep 05, 2017 the eight verses of thought transformation is an important text from tibetan spiritual writings known as lojong mind training. See also the everflowing nectar of bodhicitta, a practice by lama zopa rinpoche that combines the eight. The eight verses of thought transformation, a text by the kadampa geshe langri tangpa, explains the paramitayana practice of method and wisdom. Eight verses for training the mind prison mindfulness institute. Eight verses of mind transformation tsem rinpoches. Eight verses of mind transformation tsem rinpoches resources.
Eight verses of thought transformation 9 of 12 youtube. See also the everflowing nectar of bodhicitta, a practice by lama zopa rinpoche that combines the eight verses with the thousandarm chenrezig practice, and his commentary on the everflowing nectar of bodhicitta, taught at the eighth kopan course in 1975. Hunt has you work on throughout the book, its the ability of directing your thoughts to be as close to the thoughts of jesus himself. See my other articles on the heart, feelings, body, social, and soul.
Experienced monks and nuns give thoughts, reflections, and advice on considering and preparing for buddhist ordination. Bible verses about transformation do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed and we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the lords glory, are may the lord direct your hearts into gods love and christs perseverance but the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness i appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our. Jul 04, 20 it included the essence of thought transformation, composed in 8 quite radical verses, in order to help us change our attitude towards difficult people in our every day life. Also refer to the commentary on the eight verses of thought transformation by his holiness the dalai lama. The eight verses of thought transformation kadhampa buddhist. Eigghhtt svveer rseess nffoor ittrraaiinniingg tthhee mminndd. And, without attachment, gain freedom from bondage.
Recordings are from a one day course on the 8 verses a summary. First published by tushita mahayana meditation centre, new delhi, 1982. Sharper than any doubleedged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. The first three verses from the eight verses of training the mind along with the commentary by his holiness the dalai lama were given on 8 november 1998 in. If christ is in you, though the body is dead because of sin, yet the spirit is alive because of righteousness. It rejoices in mongrelization and fears the absolutism of the pure. Develop loving kindness and compassion for yourself, your community and the world at large. By thinking of all sentient beings as more precious than a wishfulfilling jewel for accomplishing the highest aim, i will always hold them dear.
Also available for download and free distribution is the ebook preparing for ordination. Eigghhtt svveer rseess nffoor ittrraaiinniingg tthhee mminndd byy ggeesshhee allaannggrrii 1ttaannggppa 110055441112233 composed by the buddhist master langri tangpa 10541123, eight verses for training the mind is a highlyrevered text from the mahayana lojong mind training tradition. Jun 04, 2007 tsem tulku rinpoches very important teaching given in 1998. With the thought of attaining enlightenment for the welfare of all beings, who are more precious than a wishfulfilling jewel, i will constantly practise holding them dear. A public teaching on the eight verses of thought transformation create a more meaningful life for yourself. From a teaching given by lama shenpen on paros in december 2000. I shall secretly take upon myself all their harmful actions and suffering. That way is the pattern of life jesus modeled and then called every interested person to follow. You will open each meeting by briefly discussing a question or two that will help focus everyones attention on the subject of the lesson. These verses explain how we can see life through the eyes of compassion, and not through our selfcherishing ego.
The root text was written by the eleventhcentury meditator langri tangpa dorje senghe. The eight verses of thought transformation is an important text from tibetan spiritual writings known as lojong mind training. God has given us the tremendous blessing of carrying on the work of our savior, who came to seek and save the lost. Determined to obtain the greatest possible benefit from all sentient beings, who are more precious than a wishfulfilling jewel, i shall hold them most dear at all times. Here is a brief explanation of the features of this workbook. Translated by alex berzin, clarified by lama zopa rinpoche, edited by nicholas ribush. Whenever im in the company of others, i will regard myself as the lowest among all, and from the depths of my heart cherish others as. Introduction 8 on what is happening to our worlds social, economic and ecological systems. Eight verses of thought transformation seetheworldinmyeyes. The eight verses of thought transformation, a text by the kadampa geshe langri tangpa, explains the. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what the will of god is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.