Tibetan Buddhism Study Ngöndro25
Join us in exploring Patrul Rinpoche's timeless classic, "The Words of My Perfect Teacher," guided by Khenpo Sodargye's comprehensive teachings. This course delves into the Longchen Nyingtik Ngöndro, a foundational practice of the Great Perfection (Dzogchen) tradition of Longchenpa (1308-1363), and its accompanying meditation sessions. The entire course has 144 lectures by Khenpo Sodargye.
Introduction to the reading transmission of” Illuminating the Path to Liberation: A Preliminary Practice (Ngöndro)” and "The Thirty-Seven Practices of Bodhisattvas"
Lesson 5
Taking the Guru as an example, please explain: the myriad dharmas are originally pure. Furthermore, please analyze carefully: the Guru is the total collection of the Three Jewels, three fundamentals, three dharma bodies, and the Buddhas of the three times.
When Rechungpa traveled to Ugyen Pure Land in his dream, what incredible things did he hear? What inspirations do you have?
Why is it said that Gurus should be superior to the Buddhas? Some propose that these are just one-sided words from Tantric tradition. What do you think about this? Why?
How do we contemplate fellow dharma students with a spotless immaculate view? What is the theory behind it? Please elaborate with scriptural evidence.
When listening to dharma teachings, what are the three defects of the pot? How do each of the three kinds of faults become obstacles to listening, contemplation and practice? What do you have in general? What will you do in the future?
Lesson 6
1. What are the five stages in the process of practicing Buddhism? What are their respective characteristics? Please explain each of them with an analogy.
2. Among the many conducts of listening to Dharma, which one touches you the most? Why? Please explain with actual examples.
3. In general, what does it mean to follow a guru? Why? What are your experiences in this regard? How do you feel now?
4. Describe the three kinds of faults of listening to Dharma with an analogy. If you listen to Dharma with afflictions or bad motives, what will happen? What is your final conclusion?
Ngöndro Discussion Session 1
Ngöndro Discussion Session 2