Jampal Norbu explores the fourth point of mind training, which encourages practitioners to make Lojong a way of life. The seventeenth verse of Lojong, "The pith instructions briefly summarized: Apply the five strengths," shows us the path to a life wholly integrated with bodhicitta. Theme music by Matt Quentin.

Jampal Norbu examines what it means to bring the practice of Lojong fully into your life. The sixteenth verse of lojong, "use whatever you face as a practice immediately", is a commitment to go beyond the framework of conventional thinking and to bring practice to everything as it arises. The power of this verse lives in the present moment, and if we can bring our practice insight to this moment, then it will change our life. Theme music by Matt Quentin

Jampal Norbu explores the practice of applying Tonglen in everyday life by utilizing specific skillful means. The fifteenth verse of Lojong, "The Four Practices are the Best of Means," outline specific methods of practice which enhance Lojong practice in general. Theme music by Matt Quentin

Jampal Norbu gives a brief introduction to the four kayas, and the significance of emptiness as guardian against samsara's influence. The fourteenth verse of lojong, "Meditate upon illusory appearance as the four kayas. This is the unsurpassable protection of emptiness" takes the relative understanding of bodhichitta and opens it to the greater implications of just how far this practice can take us. Theme music by Matt Quentin.

Jampal Norbu looks into the importance of taking responsibility for the activity of our own minds, without succumbing to self-aggression. The twelfth verse of lojong, "Realize all faults spring from one source" is a difficult verse to adopt into practice, but it gives rise to empowering results. Theme music by Matt Quentin.

Jampal Norbu opens up the third point of mind training - transforming adversity into the path of enlightenment. The chapters starts with the eleventh verse of lojong, 'When the world is full of evil, transform misfortune into the path of awakening", which speaks to the stoic quality of taking all challenges as opportunities to grow in the practice of dharma. Theme music by Matt Quentin.

Jampal Norbu explores the application of tonglen within everyday life - especially in relationship with our selves. The tenth verse of Lojong, "Begin the sequence of taking with oneself", is a potent slogan for caregivers who know what is required to relate with the suffering of those around them. This episode is the second of a two-part look at how tonglen can be applied within caregiving, and to honor those caregivers who regularly extend beyond themselves. Theme music by Matt Quentin.

Jampal Norbu explores the application of tonglen within everyday life - especially in relationship to oneself. The tenth verse of lojong, "Begin the sequence of taking with oneself", is a potent slogan for caregivers who know what is required to relate with the suffering of those around them. This verse is the first in a two part look at how tonglen can be applied within caregiving, and to honor those who regularly extend beyond themselves. Theme music by Matt Quentin

Jampal Norbu explores the necessity of mind training as a living practice through developing a deeper understanding of the lojong slogans. The diligent application of self reflection and the nature of mind will lead us to experience freedom from ego attachment and the afflictive emotions. It is, however, up to the individual to explore what that means directly. Theme music by Matt Quentin