Tibetan Buddhism's Mind Training uses 59 slogans to develop wisdom and compassion. Dhirananda and Viryabodi provide commentaries and exercises to bring these teachings to life. The book inspires and challenges us to overcome limitations, shift from self-centered views to a more compassionate, liberated perspective, prioritizing others' welfare.
Train your Mind: Tibetan Exercises in Wisdom and Compassion, Dhirananda and Viryabodhi, Windhorse Publications, Paperback, 160 pages, $18.95
Dhirananda is a retired doctor and Triratna Buddhist Order member in Stockholm. He co-founded the Triratna community in Sweden and has taught Buddhism, meditation, and mindfulness. As a former GP and medical advisor, he enjoys outdoor activities like rock climbing, kayaking, skiing, and ice skating.
Viryabodhi born in 1959 in Helsingborg, Sweden, became interested in spirituality in his teens and began practicing meditation and yoga. He encountered Triratna Buddhism in 1982 and was ordained in 1989. Since returning to Stockholm in 1997, he has led the Stockholm Buddhist Center, translated numerous Buddhist texts into Swedish, and helped establish Dharmagiri Retreat Center.
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