The importance of preliminary practices (ngöndro)
Ngöndro, or preliminary practices, are considered essential in Tibetan Buddhism. They prepare the body, speech, and mind for the subtler recognitions of Dzogchen.
Ngöndro, or preliminary practices, are considered essential in Tibetan Buddhism. They prepare the body, speech, and mind for the subtler recognitions of Dzogchen.
One of the most important insights in Dzogchen is learning to tell the difference between ordinary mind (*sem*) and pure awareness (*rigpa*). Without this clarity, practice can easily fall into confusion.