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May 31, 2020
"In all my deeds may I probe into my mind, and as soon as mental and emotional afflictions arise-- as they endanger myself and others-- may I strongly confront them and avert them. " --Geshe Langri Thangpa
Eight Verses for Training the Mind
The Prison Mindfulness Institute's mission is to provide prisoners, prison staff and prison volunteers, with the most effective, evidence-based tools for rehabilitation, self-transformation, and personal & professional development. In particular, they provide and promote the use of proven effective mindfulness-based interventions (MBI's). Their dual focus is on transforming individual lives as well as transforming the corrections system as a whole in order to mitigate its extremely destructive impact on families, communities and the overall social capital of our society. 'Eight Verses for Training the Mind' is a text available on their website. It was composed by the Buddhist Master Langri Tangpa (1054-1123). This revered text from the Mahayana Lojong (mind training) tradition offers powerful practices for cultivating a mind of compassion, wisdom, and love.
BE THE CHANGE
Do any one of the eight verses speak to you? If so, experiment with putting it into practice over the next month, and notice any shifts within yourself.
