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.
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Use of sky gazing
Sky gazing is one of the most distinctive practices of the Longde series. It harnesses the vastness of the sky as a direct support for recognizing and stabilizing awareness.
Awareness in speech, interactions, and relationships
Dzogchen practice is not separate from daily life. Speech, interactions, and relationships are seen as natural fields for recognizing and embodying awareness.