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Seven Point Lojong
Seven Point Lojong
Seven Point Lojong
Asheville, NC
Mind-Training in
Seven Points
by Geshé Chekawa (1102-1176)
THE FIRST POINT presentation of the preliminaries, the basis
First, train in the preliminaries.
THE SECOND POINT training in the two bodhicittas, the main practice
Regard all phenomena as dreams.
Analyze the nature of birthless awareness.
Let even the antidote be freed in its own place.
Remain in the nature of ālaya.
In between sessions, be a child of illusion.
THE FIFTH POINT presentation of the measure of having trained the mind
All teachings converge on a single point.
Of the two witnesses, rely on the principal one.
Always have the support of a joyful mind.
When well trained, you can practice even when distracted.
CONCLUDING VERSES
This quintessential elixir of instructions,
Which transmutes the five degenerations
Into the path of awakening
Was transmitted by the sage of Suvarṇadvīpa.