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I used this book for three years, rereading it frequently and being beguiled by the cunning behind its suggestions, many of which are counter intuitive. Then I discovered the seven points mind training fits into a sophisticated system of buddhism. and the usual beginning point is elsewhere, in such notions as Four thoughts that turn the mind, the four immeasurables and other lists upon lists. The volume is small and not overwhelming, yet huge in its effect. I highly commend it to anyone interested in unveiling their own mind and taming it.
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Training the Mind and Cultivating Loving-Kindness: And Cultivating Loving-Kindness
Carolyn Peck, January 27, 2010
I used this book for three years, rereading it frequently and being beguiled by the cunning behind its suggestions, many of which are counter intuitive. Then I discovered the seven points mind training fits into a sophisticated system of buddhism. and the usual beginning point is elsewhere, in such notions as Four thoughts that turn the mind, the four immeasurables and other lists upon lists. The volume is small and not overwhelming, yet huge in its effect. I highly commend it to anyone interested in unveiling their own mind and taming it.