Stages of the Path: Refuge Ngöndro (2009)
Short talks on the preliminary practice (ngöndro) of taking refuge based on the Guru Puja text by the first Panchen Lama Lobsang Chokyi Gyaltsen.
Taking refuge in the guru
Venerable Thubten Chodron How to take refuge in the guru as part of the preliminary practice (ngöndro) of taking refuge.
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Visualizing the merit field
How to visualize the merit field of holy beings as part of the preliminary practice (ngöndro) of taking refuge.
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Visualizing the Buddha
Commentary on a verse from the Lama Chӧpa Jorchӧ Puja on how to visualize the Buddha as part of the preliminary practice (ngöndro) of taki
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Visualizing the Three Jewels
How to visualize the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha as part of the preliminary practice (ngöndro) of taking refuge.
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Visualizing sentient beings
How to visualize other sentient beings as part of the preliminary practice (ngöndro) of taking refuge.
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How to see the guru
How to purify our relationship with our spiritual mentors when engaging in the preliminary practice (ngöndro) of taking refuge.
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Purifying our negativities
How to use the preliminary practice (ngöndro) of taking refuge to purify our negativities.
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Dharma refuge
How to purify wrong views about the Buddha's teachings when engaging in the preliminary practice (ngöndro) of taking refuge.
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Sangha refuge
How to receive the qualities of the Sangha as part of the preliminary practice (ngöndro) of taking refuge.
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Refuge meditation topics
How reflecting on the qualities of the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha can enhance one's meditation practice.
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More refuge meditation topics
Examining one's doubts with honesty while taking refuge can enhance the meditation practice.
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Refuge advice
In preparation for retreat: how to recite the mantra to take refuge in the guru, the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha.
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