The Intelligent Heart: A Guide to the Compassionate Life

The Intelligent Heart: A Guide to the Compassionate Life

Compassion arises naturally when one comes to perceive the lack of solid distinction between self and other. The Buddhist practice known as<i> tonglen</i>—in which one consciously <i>exchanges</i> self for other—is a skillful method for getting to that truthful perception. In this, his commentary on the renowned Tibetan<i> lojong</i> (mind training) text the <i>Seven Points of Mind Training</i>, Dzigar Kongtrul reveals tonglen to be the true heart and essence of all mind-training practices. He shows how to train the mind in a way that infuses every moment of life with uncontrived kindness toward all.