blo sbyong don bdun: 1 definition
Introduction:
blo sbyong don bdun means something in Buddhism, Pali. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
: Google Books: The Crystal Mirror of Philosophical Systemsblo sbyong don bdun (བློ་སྦྱོང་དོན་བདུན) in Tibetan refers to the �Seven-point Mind Training� (in Kadam).—Accordingly, [while discussing the general explanation of the Kadam teaching]: The instructions mainly teaching conduct are the teachings on Mahāyāna mind training, which are a way to traverse the ten stages and the five paths through generating the still-unarisen awakening mind that cherishes others more than oneself and increasing that which has already arisen. [...] The special instruction on the Seven-Point Mind Training [blo sbyong don bdun] was taught by Serlingpa to the noble lord, who gave it to Geshé Dromtönpa as a private Dharma, and Drom taught it as a private Dharma to the three brothers. [...]

Tibetan Buddhism includes schools such as Nyingma, Kadampa, Kagyu and Gelug. Their primary canon of literature is divided in two broad categories: The Kangyur, which consists of Buddha’s words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (Բ) are collected indepently.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text: Seven-point mind training, Mennagde.
Relevant text
Search found 1 books and stories containing blo sbyong don bdun; (plurals include: blo sbyong don bduns). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Blue Annals (deb-ther sngon-po) (by George N. Roerich)
Chapter 4 - The chapter from Shar ba pa to 'Chad kha pa < [Book 5 - The Sovereign Lord (Atiśa)]
Chapter 13 - Staglungpa (xi): bkra shis dpal brtsegs < [Book 8 - The famous Dakpo Kagyü (traditions)]