In this episode, the practice is to contemplate the kindness of all beings. In today's world this can be a challenge. Here, we explore a starting point, a few options and the fruition of this practice.

This talk refers to Point 3, aphorism 13 of the Seven Points of Mind Training: Contemplate the great kindness of everyone. [Translations and numbering systems may vary, depending on the book you read.] 

Atisha’s 'Mind Training in Seven Points' is one of the most-beloved sets of instructions for training the heart/mind). The Seven Points comprise a complete system of practice, with instructions and guidance that cover all the essential points of Mahayana Buddhism. The Wisdom & Compassion team will add a new podcast on this topic every other week this year, and will soon backfill the podcasts from earlier teachings in this series..stay tuned. If you'd like a book to start learning, you could try The Practice of Lojong by Traleg Rinpoche, or Start Where You Are by Pema Chodron. Dekeling has many classes and retreats on this mediation method.