Developing a good heart (Lojong) is the cornerstone of spiritual practice. These teachings and meditations provide concise, efficient methods to develop heartfelt love and compassion for all those around us. Lojong is an inspiring practice that trains you to make the most of life by caring about others, and to integrate that attitude into your daily life. This Seven-Point Lojong is based upon the Advices for Training Oneself in the Greater Way by Geshe Chekawa (1101-1175), and contains many powerful advices on how to practice thinking and acting like a bodhisattva. These teachings and practices were kept secret for centuries because masters of the past did not want their seemingly mystical verses to be misunderstood. This topic was covered twice, each time with a different emphasis, and both versions have been provided.
This course was taught by Geshe Michael Roach in Gallway, Ireland in the fall of 1999. All audio and reading materials are located below.
Course Materials
Audio
- The Devil Debates an Angel, Part 19: The Five Houses Course 1 (2025, Arizona) - May 12, 2025
- Opening the Door to the Diamond Way: The Five Houses Course 1 (2025, Arizona) - May 7, 2025
- 49 Years After Seeing Emptiness Directly: A Personal Reflection by Geshe Michael Roach (2024, Mexico) - May 3, 2025