In this eight-part series, various speakers explore radical ways of training the mind, based on eight pithy and challenging verses from the Tibetan tradition.

These active reflections offer a number of attitudes you can take up in order to overcome self-clinging.

In part six of the series, Akashamitra takes a look at one of the most difficult trainings offered in this approach. How can we find an opportunity for growth in that most upsetting situation - when someone we've trusted lets us down?

Talk given at the London Buddhist Centre, 2021.

Sixth verse

"Even when someone I have helped,

Or in whom I have placed great hopes

Mistreats me very unjustly,

I will view that person as a true spiritual teacher."

In this eight-part series, various speakers explore radical ways of training the mind, based on eight pithy and challenging verses from the Tibetan tradition. These active reflections offer a number of attitudes you can take up in order to overcome self-clinging.

In the final part of our series, Kusalasara explores the challenges we might face in bringing the inspiring principles of the Eight Verses into the daily activities of our life. What are the conditions that give rise to the profound resolve needed to keep going year after year in pursuit of freedom?

Talk given at the London Buddhist Centre, 2021.

Eighth verse

"May none of this ever be sullied

By thoughts of the eight worldly concerns.

May I see all things as illusions

And, without attachment, gain freedom from bondage."

In this eight-part series, various speakers explore radical ways of training the mind, based on eight pithy and challenging verses from the Tibetan tradition. These active reflections offer a number of attitudes you can take up in order to overcome self-clinging.

In this first talk, Kusalasara introduces the Eight Verses and describes the approach we need to take if we're to develop a new mind.

Talk given at the London Buddhist Centre, 2021.

First verse

"May I always cherish all beings

With the resolve to accomplish for them

The highest good that is more precious

Than any wish-fulfilling jewel."

In this eight-part series, various speakers explore radical ways of training the mind, based on eight pithy and challenging verses from the Tibetan tradition.

These active reflections offer a number of attitudes you can take up in order to overcome self-clinging.

Satydasa takes a strong stance against the main obstacles we face in training the mind - the negative emotions that do their best to derail our efforts.

Talk given at the London Buddhist Centre, 2021.

Third verse

"In all my actions may I watch my mind,

And as soon as disturbing emotions arise,

May I forcefully stop them at once,

Since they hurt both me and others."