The Buddha's Path:
Foundational Buddhist Study Programme
Module 9
The Bodhisattva Path III: Lojong – Buddhist Mind Training
About Module 9
The Bodhisattva Path III
This Module is part of The Buddha’s Path (our foundational study programme) and introduces one of the most transformative teachings of the Mahayana tradition: Lojong, or Buddhist mind training.
Lojong is a profound and practical method for transforming all of life’s circumstances, pleasant or painful, into the spiritual path. This approach teaches us how to embody bodhicitta in daily life, how to live and train in the world as a Bodhisattva.
At its heart, Lojong is about shifting the emphasis from self-centredness to cherishing others, and using daily life as the training ground for compassion, patience, and wisdom.
The Eight Verses of Training the Mind
In this module, we will undertake a line-by-line exploration of Geshe Langri Tangpa’s classic text, The Eight Verses of Training the Mind. Composed in the 11th century, these verses are revered for their profound simplicity and depth. They capture the essence of the Mahayana path, compassion, wisdom, and the transformation of self-grasping, and offer a complete guide to the inner life of a bodhisattva. Even a single line, it is said, encapsulates the entire teaching of the Buddha.
The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva
For those who wish to take their study further, as part of this module, we invite you to follow our 22-part course on The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva, a revered middle-length Lojong text that expands and deepens these themes. This course was recorded as part of a one-week retreat in 2024.
We hope this module will offer both inspiration and practical tools for integrating the Dharma into all aspects of life.
Module 9: The Bodhisattva Path III: Lojong – Buddhist Mind Training
Recordings & Resources
Session 1 – The Eight Verses of Training the Mind
Session 2 – The Eight Verses of Training the Mind
Session 3 – The Eight Verses of Training the Mind
Session 4 – The Eight Verses of Training the Mind
Meet the Host
Guiding your meditation experience
David Oromith
Buddhist Contemplative, Author & Meditation Guide
David is a Buddhist contemplative, meditation guide and retreat leader. He is the Co-Founder of Samadhi and author of the book A Practical Guide to Mindful Living: Five Ways to Restore Presence and Calm Amidst Challenge & Change. He has received non-monastic ordination in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition and teaches workshops internationally, leads retreats across the UK and runs classes locally.
David is a follower of the rimé (non-sectarian) approach, recognising the value and benefit of multiple points-of-view, with teachers in all four schools of Tibetan Buddhism. His primary teacher is Lama Alan Wallace, who is also rooted in a non-sectarian approach, with particular close affiliation with the Gelug and Nyingma schools and the Dudjom lineage.
David discovered meditation & Buddhism through his experience of depression and suicidal thoughts and is passionate about helping people take back control of their mental wellbeing, work with their thoughts and feelings, and discover genuine wellbeing and joy within. Read more.