How to Transform the Mind

We are especially pleased that the renowned teacher Lama Sherab Drolma has accepted our invitation to lead a short series on the essential topic of Mind Training (Lojong) this year. Beginners can familiarize themselves with the fundamentals of Buddhist practice from the very beginning, while more experienced students may refresh and deepen their understanding.

Many of us enter spiritual practice with enthusiasm, gathering vast amounts of information and trying out numerous methods at once. In our excitement, we can easily become overwhelmed and lose sight of the broader perspective and the deeper goals that sustain genuine practice — including how to truly integrate these teachings into our lives.

The teachings on Mind Training offer clear guidance for navigating the Buddhist path — or for realigning ourselves if we are already upon it. At their heart, they provide a method for genuine transformation, which is precisely what we seek when embarking on a spiritual journey. Texts such as The Eight Verses by Langri Thangpa (1054–1123), composed for his own practice, distill the essence of Mind Training, enabling us to engage in contemplative meditation, deepen our Dharma practice, and bring the Buddha’s teachings into the fabric of our daily lives.

Like all Mind Training texts, The Eight Verses explains how we can work with our minds, wherever we are in the path, to let go of worldly worries and discover our innate potential of compassion and wisdom.

Course Language: Lama Sherab teaches in English and is translated (online simultaneously and on-site consecutively) into German and Portuguese.

Dates & Times:

Note: The following events have already taken place. 

On June 28, 25, Lama Sherab already gave us a short introduction to Buddhist mind training (online). If you are interested, we will be happy to send you a link to the recordings (approx. 1 ½ hours).

• June 28, 25 (online): An introduction to Buddhist Mind Training (approx. 1 ½ hours, recording is available)
• September 05-07, 2025 (on-site & online): Retreat about The Eight Verses of Mind Training of Langri Thangpa (redording is available)

Note: Even if you didn't participate in the above events but have received Buddhist teachings before and are familiar with the topic, you can still attend the upcoming third event:

• October 18, 2025 (online), 3 pm Central European Time, 10 am GMT-3 (Brazilian Time) 

  -> Guided contemplation on mind training and questions & answers

Course fees: on a donation basis 
Optional accommodation & meals on-site, see registration form for prices

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