The point of Ngondro, the preliminary practices, is to remove obscurations and discover innate purity. Therefore, the basic guideline for how to practice and how long to practice, is the extent to which we have purified our obscurations. There is no real guideline other than total purification!
The only thing that prevents realization is our obscurations and negative karma, and the preliminary practices remove them. When the mind is totally stripped of obscurations, realization is like a wide-open, clear sky with nothing to obscure it in any way whatsoever.
~ Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche
The Ngondro Uncommon Preliminaries Mastery course is a transformative journey into the profound practice of Ngondro, a set of foundational practices in Tibetan Buddhism. Designed for both beginners and experienced practitioners, this course delves into the lesser-known aspects of Ngondro, offering a unique and in-depth exploration of Ngondro teachings and include refuge, bodhichitta, mandala offering, deity yoga and guru yoga empowerment.
You will receive comprehensive teachings and practical instructions on the rarely-discussed elements of Ngondro, enabling you to deepen your understanding and practice.
Throughout the course, you will learn the intricacies of the uncommon Ngondro practices, including special mantra recitations, visualization techniques, and subtle body movements. Expert instructors will provide clear explanations, guided meditations, and hands-on exercises to help you integrate these practices into your daily life.
Curriculum
- 2020 30 Day Retreat: Day 2 Session 1 (99:09)
- 2020 30 Day Retreat: Day 3 Session 1 (134:46)
- 2020 30 Day Retreat: Day 4 Session 1 (109:54)
- 2020 30 Day Retreat: Day 5 Session 1 (143:04)
- 2020 30 Day Retreat: Day 6 Session 1 (123:30)
- 2020 30 Day Retreat: Day 7 Session 1 (118:14)
- 2020 30 Day Retreat: Day 8 Session 1
Enrollment
This course is available in the sequence of courses making up the Lam Rim: Stages of the Path to Enlightenment as a Vajragarbha member.
If you are a Vajragarbha member, please remember to click the "Complete and Continue" button in each lesson so a certificate of completion will be issued when you finish a course and you'll be enrolled in the next course in the sequence.
