Thupten Jinpa, principal English translator to the Dalai Lama since 1985 and a major editor of the Library of Tibetan Classics, surveys the lojong (mind-training) tradition. He explains how short aphoristic teachings such as the Seven Points of Mind Training operate as practical instructions for cultivating compassion and dissolving self-grasping.
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This episode of the Wisdom Podcast , recorded live as a Wisdom Dharma Chat features special guest, Thupten Jinpa . Since 1985, Jinpa has been the principal translator to the Dalai Lama, accompanying him to the United States, Canada, and Europe. He is an accomplished author and translator. His Wisdom Publications credits include the Science and Philosophy in the Indian Buddhist Classics series, multiple titles in The Library of Tibetan Classics series, the Wisdom Academy courses Tsongkhapa’s Madhyamaka , How The Mind Works , and much more. In this episode host Daniel Aitken and Jinpa discuss: his upcoming Wisdom Academy course Mind Training and the related book ; the benefits of lojong and how he uses it in his daily life; the power of mantra; how to take a proactive stance with your emotions and self-awareness; and much more! Wisdom Podcast listeners are invited to save $100 off Mind Training with code WPODMIND. Additionally, listeners can save 40% on Jinpa’s previous Wisdom Academy courses, Tsongkhapa’s Madhyamaka and How the Mind Works with code WPOD JINPA through August 12 . Remember to subscribe to the Wisdom Podcast for more great conversations on Buddhism, meditation, and mindfulness. And please gi ve us a 5-star rating in Apple Podcasts if you enjoy our show—it’s a great support to us and helps other people find the podcast. Thank you! The post Thupten Jinpa: Mind Training (#191) appeared first on The Wisdom Experience .