This classic text by Geshe Chekawa Yeshe Dorje gives direct instruction on how disciples should train their minds in Bodhicitta, the heroic intention to attain enlightenment for the sake of all beings and to alleviate their every suffering. The text explains how to replace our general small-minded or self-centered approach to life with a heroic, compassionate attitude that courageously transforms all situations into an opportunity to practice and grow. It includes the use of slogans and the practice of giving and taking ("tonglen"), as well as insight into the nature of reality, as tools to aid us in this pursuit.
Lama Drimed Rinpoche comments,
"As dharma practitioners, if we have heard many teachings but fail to put them into practice in our own minds, there is not much benefit. Mind training is important because the purpose of all Buddhist practice is to train the mind. Without training our mind, there is no dharma. So, all practitioners must engage in the mind training practice!
In modern times, so many people are stressed, struggling with depression, and have many mental problems. All of these problems can be fixed by engaging in mind training. So, therefore, I think the mind training is indispensable for Buddhists and also extremely beneficial for those who are not Buddhist practitioners, as well."
