The ‘Eight Verses on Transforming the Mind’ is perhaps the most important text from a genre of Tibetan spiritual writings known as lojong, literally ‘transforming the mind’. Written by the eleventh-century meditator langri Thangpa, this short Dalai Lama as one of his main sources of inspiration. In his lucid, straightforward commentary on these teachings, His Holiness the Dalai Lama shows us how to cultivate wisdom and compassion in our daily lives. In particular, he addresses:
• Enhancing compassion
• Cultivating balanced attitudes towards oneself and others
• Developing positive ways of thinking
• Transforming adverse situations into conditions conducive to spiritual development.