Atisha’s Mind Training in Seven Points is one of the best-known sets of instructions for mind training (lojong) and the practiceof taking and sending (tonglen). The Seven Points comprise a complete practice, with instructions and guidance that cover all the essential points of Mahayana Buddhism.

Suggested books and commentaries:

Training the Mind - Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche - here

Start Where You Are - Pema Chödrön - here

Enlightened Courage - Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche - here

The Practice of Lojong - Traleg Rinpoche - here

Recommended Article: Lojong: How to Awaken Your Heart, Pema Chödrön, Shambhala Sun, Sept. 2003 - here

The root verses are - here

Buy the ‘Lojong Cards’ - here

Recommended Commentaries:

Start Where You Are : A Guide to Compassionate Living by Pema Chödrön

Training the Mind and Cultivating Loving-Kindness by Chogyam Trungpa

The Practice of Lojong: Cultivating Compassion through Training the Mind by Traleg Rinpoche

Enlightened Courage: An Explanation of the Seven-Point Mind by Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche

Advice from a Spiritual Friend by Geshe Rabten, and Brian Beresford

Tim’s 2020 commentary on the text: (The root verses are - here)