The document outlines the Ngöndro practice in Tibetan Buddhism, which consists of four general and four special preliminary practices. The general practices are four contemplations on the precious human life, impermanence, karma, and the shortcomings of cyclic existence. The special practices are taking refuge in the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha; meditation on Vajrasattva to purify negativities; mandala offerings to accumulate merit and wisdom; and guru yoga to meet the lama's mind. Each practice includes specific prayers, mantras and offerings.
The document outlines the Ngöndro practice in Tibetan Buddhism, which consists of four general and four special preliminary practices. The general practices are four contemplations on the precious human life, impermanence, karma, and the shortcomings of cyclic existence. The special practices are taking refuge in the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha; meditation on Vajrasattva to purify negativities; mandala offerings to accumulate merit and wisdom; and guru yoga to meet the lama's mind. Each practice includes specific prayers, mantras and offerings.
The document outlines the Ngöndro practice in Tibetan Buddhism, which consists of four general and four special preliminary practices. The general practices are four contemplations on the precious human life, impermanence, karma, and the shortcomings of cyclic existence. The special practices are taking refuge in the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha; meditation on Vajrasattva to purify negativities; mandala offerings to accumulate merit and wisdom; and guru yoga to meet the lama's mind. Each practice includes specific prayers, mantras and offerings.
THE GENERAL FOUNDATIONS THE 4 GENERAL PRELIMINARIES
FOUR CONTEMPLATIONS TO TURN THE MIND TO DHARMA
The Precious Human Existence Death and Impermanence Karma, Cause and Effect The Shortcomings of Samsaric Existence
THE SPECIAL FOUNDATIONS THE 4 SPECIAL PRELIMINARIES
GOING FOR REFUGE AND ENGENDERING BODHICITTA Going for Refuge Buddha Dharma Sangha Meditation on Vajrasattva Mandala offering Guru yoga - Meeting the lama's mind
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THE GENERAL FOUNDATIONS THE 4 GENERAL PRELIMINARIES
FOUR CONTEMPLATIONS TO TURN THE MIND TO DHARMA
The Precious Human Existence Death and Impermanence Karma, Cause and Effect The Shortcomings of Samsaric Existence
THE SPECIAL FOUNDATIONS THE 4 SPECIAL PRELIMINARIES
GOING FOR REFUGE AND ENGENDERING BODHICITTA Going for Refuge Buddha Dharma Sangha The Refuge Prayer The Bodhisattva Vow And Engendering Bodhicitta Prayers of Rejoicing Prayer for Bodhicitta The Four Immeasurables : Love, Compassion, Joy and Impartiality Prayer for Dedicating Merit Meditation on Vajrasattva cleans away unwholesomeness and limitations A Prayer to Vajrasattva The One-hundred Syllable Mantra of Vajrasattva The Six-syllable Mantra of Vajrasattva OM The Prayer for Dedicating Merit Mandala offering perfects the accumulations of merit and awareness The Thirty-Seven Point Mandate Offering The Seven-Point Mandala Offering Prayer for the Dedication of Merit Guru yoga - Meeting the lama's mind The Prayer to the Lamas of the Mahamudra Transmission A Prayer to the Kagyu Lineage The Six-fold Prayer to One's Lama Prayer for the Dedication of Merit