Mind-training is a Mahayana Buddhist practice focused on the cultivation of altruism, understanding, and compassion. Mind-training, or more appropriately ‘heart-training’, is a practice utilized by all schools of Tibetan Buddhism. First brought to Tibet by the Indian Buddhist Master Atisha in the eleventh century CE, mind-training is a practice with the aim of cultivating and attaining bodhichitta, defined as the altruistic mind of awakening. The term bodhichitta is comprised of two words, bodhi (Skt.) meaning awakened, and citta (Skt.) meaning mind; together they are commonly translated as, awakened mind or mind of enlightenment.

Venerable Tarpa is an American Buddhist monk in the Tibetan Tradition who offers a modern and progressive presentation of the Buddha's teachings, favoring a more secular approach. Ven. Tarpa is well known for his pragmatic, no-nonsense views, his ability to clarify complex philosophical points for all audiences, and his familiarity with all traditions of Buddhist thought and non-Buddhist traditions as well.

For free original Buddhist study material and to learn more about Venerable Tarpa visit his website at: http://SBTonline.org

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