Teachings on the Preliminary Practices

This teaching was given in May 2013 on the morning of the regular Dorje Ling Sunday ngondro practice. (“Ngondro,” or “the preliminary practice,” consists of several stages of foundational contemplations, prayers, and practices.)

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Part 1:The Qualities of the Buddha’s Enlightened Body

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Part 2:The Qualities of the Buddha’s Enlightened Speech and Mind

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Part 3: Our Ordinary Body, Speech, and Mind

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Part 4: Blessings Right Away

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Part 5: How Enlightened Body, Speech, and Mind Manifest

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Part 6: How Far We Have Strayed From Our Buddhanature!

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Part 7: Habits vs. Enlightened Qualities

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Part 8: The Power of Habit, Top to Bottom

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Part 9: The Strength of Our Habits Doesn’t Make Them True

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Part 10: The Best One: The Power of Faith

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Part 11: Your Dharma Center

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Part 12: Respect and Disrespect

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Part 13: Understanding Impermanence Will Help You Respect Each Other

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Part 14: Only Our Negativity Makes Us Vulnerable to Suffering

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Part 15: The Dharma Makes the Difference

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Part 16: The Qualities of His Holiness the Dalai Lama

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Part 17, Conclusion: It Is So Wonderful to Focus Your Mind on These Practices!

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