LONGCHEN RABJAM

Longchenpa Says —

Training In What Is Excellent

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There are six ways to train in what is by nature excellent:

by eliminating physical actions that are based on confusion;
by eliminating meaningless talk;
by eliminating the thoughts proliferating and dissolving in your mind;
by eliminating your impulsive fascination with sense pleasures;
by eliminating associations that cause distractions and dissipating busyness;
by eliminating attempts to win over others’ minds.

Whoever trains in these ways will put the sacred dharma into practice as intended.

Longchen Rabjam (1308–1363)
Translated by Richard Barron