1. The instructions on the practice of training the mind have nine parts:
1.1. 1. The lineage and pre-eminent qualities of these instructions
1.2. 2. The preliminary practices of training the mind
1.3. 3. The main practice: training in the two bodhichittas
1.3.1. The main practice: training in the two bodhichittas has two parts:
1.3.1.1. 1. Training in conventional bodhichitta
1.3.1.1.1. Training in conventional Bodhichitta has two two parts:
1.3.1.2. 2. Training in ultimate bodhichitta
1.3.1.2.1. Training in ultimate bodhichitta has two parts:
1.4. 4. Transforming adverse conditions into the path to enlightenment
1.4.1. Transforming adverse conditions into the path to enlightenment has two parts:
1.4.1.1. 1. Transforming adverse conditions into the path by adopting a special line of thought
1.4.1.1.1. Transforming adverse conditions into the path by adopting a special line of thought has two parts:
1.4.1.2. 2. Transforming adverse conditions into the path through the practice of the preparations
1.4.1.2.1. Transforming adverse conditions into the path through the practice of the preparations has four parts:
1.5. 5. How to integrate all our daily practices
1.5.1. How to integrate all our daily practices has two parts:
1.5.1.1. 1. Applying the five forces before death
1.5.1.1.1. Applying the five forces before death has five parts:
1.5.1.2. 2. Applying the five forces at the time of death
1.6. 6. The measurement of success in training the mind
1.7. 7. The commitments of training the mind
1.7.1. The commitments of training the mind has eighteen parts:
1.7.1.1. 1. Do not allow your practice of training the mind to cause inappropriate behaviour
1.7.1.2. 2. Do not allow your practice of training the mind to contradict your vows
1.7.1.3. 3. Do not practise training the mind with partiality
1.7.1.4. 4. Remain natural while changing your aspiration
1.7.1.5. 5. Do not speak about degenerated limbs
1.7.1.6. 6. Never think about others' faults
1.7.1.7. 7. Purify your greatest delusion first
1.7.1.8. 8. Abandon any hope for results
1.7.1.9. 9. Abandon poisonous food
1.7.1.10. 10. Do not follow delusions
1.7.1.11. 11. Do not retaliate to verbal abuse
1.7.1.12. 12. Do not wait in ambush
1.7.1.13. 13. Do not offend others
1.7.1.14. 14. Do not transfer your own faults or burdens onto others
1.7.1.15. 15. Do not misuse Dharma
1.7.1.16. 16. Do not aim at being the first to get the best
1.7.1.17. 17. Do not turn a god into a demon
1.7.1.18. 18. Do not seek happiness by causing unhappiness to others
1.8. 8. The precepts of training the mind
1.8.1. The precepts of training the mind has twenty-two parts:
1.8.1.1. 1. Do all yogas by one
1.8.1.2. 2. Perform every suppression of interference by one
1.8.1.3. 3. There are two activities: one at the beginning and one at the end
1.8.1.4. 4. Endure both, whichever arises
1.8.1.5. 5. Guard both as you would your life
1.8.1.6. 6. Train in the three difficulties
1.8.1.7. 7. Practise the three main causes
1.8.1.8. 8. Become acquainted with the three non-degenerations
1.8.1.9. 9. Possess the three inseparables
1.8.1.10. 10. Train without bias towards the objects
1.8.1.11. 11. It is important to train deeply and encompass all
1.8.1.12. 12. Always meditate on special cases
1.8.1.13. 13. Do not rely upon other conditions
1.8.1.14. 14. Apply the principal practice at this time
1.8.1.15. 15. Do not misinterpret
1.8.1.16. 16. Do not be erratic
1.8.1.17. 17. Train with certainty
1.8.1.18. 18. Be released by two: investigation and analysis
1.8.1.19. 19. Do not be boastful
1.8.1.20. 20. Do not get angry
1.8.1.21. 21. Do not be unstable
1.8.1.22. 22. Do not wish for gratitude