Dudjom Ngondro Program

Unspoiled by thoughts of past, present, or future, This stainless naked awareness Is the essence of Buddha KuntuZangpo. Sustain this in the relaxed state of naturalness. The six avenues of consciousness will be self-liberated-great wisdom- And And you will reach the royal city of non-abiding dharmakaya. I, Yeshe Dorjd, spoke this directly to the faithful Dawa. May it prove to be virtuous! Dudjom…

According to the vajrayana view, Guru Yoga is the quintessential practice for attaining liberation. All buddhas became enlightened by following their teacher’s precious instructions. So the Guru is considered even more important than the buddha because without the Guru there is no way to achieve buddhahood. When the Guru’s instructions have penetrated the student’s heart, this is the same as…

The common practices are the four thoughts that turn the mind away from samsara. The uncommon practices are taking refuge, generating bodhicitta, purifying obscurations, and gathering the accumulations of merit and wisdom. Exert yourself according to each of their commentaries until experiences arise. Especially, embrace guru yoga as the vital essence of practice, and practice diligently. If you…

    Ngondro Testimonial by Pema When I think about the practice of the Dudjom Tersar Ngondro I am overwhelmed with gratitude. For my precious Teacher Lama Sonam Tsering Rinpoche who patiently and perfectly guides me and for his ceaseless blessings. For Shakyamuni Buddha and Guru Rinpoche and Yeshe Tsogyal and this profound lineage.  For Lama Tharchin Rinpoche and HH Dudjom Pema Shepa Rinpoche.…

Faith opens the door to the Dharma. Diligence forms their central pillar. Practice is their final conclusion. Who gathers these three is the best Buddhist practitioner. This is old man Dudjom’s foolish advice. Wisdom Nectar: Dudjom Rinpoche’s Heart Advice © Tsadra Foundation, 2005 Photo Source: unknown

According to the Vajrayana view, guru yoga is the quintessential practice for attaining liberation. All Buddhas became enlightened by following their teacher’s precious instructions. So the guru is considered even more important than the Buddha because without out the guru there is no way to achieve Buddhahood. When the guru’s instructions have penetrated the student’s heart, this is the same as…

In order to sustain the wisdom mind of the Great Perfection, if one wonders how body, speech, and mind are directed to engage in this practice, it is as follows. For beginners, in order to purify the flow of karmic energies so that they enter the space of the central energy channel, the body must be straight. If the body is straight, the channels are straight. If the channels are straight, the…

In meditation practice, you might experience a muddy, semiconscious, drifting state, like having a hood over your head: a dreamy dullness. This is really nothing more than a kind of blurred and mindless stagnation. How do you get out of this state? Alert yourself, straighten your back, breathe the stale air out of your lungs, and direct your awareness into clear space to freshen your mind. If you…

Although hundreds or thousands of explanations are given, There is only one thing to be understood – Know the one thing that liberates everything – Awareness itself, your true nature. ~ Dudjom Rinpoche

All that appears is exalted Bodhisattva Great Compassion’s body; Resonant sounds are the six-syllable mantra’s’ wisdom speech; All recollection and thoughts are clear light, the exalted Bodhisattva’s wisdom mind. Yet, these are not newly fashioned: Know that they exist self-manifest. Sustain this knowledge within the natural state and you will be liberated. I, Jnana, wrote this in response to a…

“I go for refuge and take delight in the consummate expanse of your wisdom mind. All sacred, supreme objects of refuge, please pay heed! Through cultivating and training in the awakened mind, May the glorious potential to empty the depths of samsara be achieved! I completely confess all accumulated faults and obscurations of the body, speech and mind And pray that all victorious ones do not enter…

 HH Dudjom Rinpoche Those with faith will go for refuge; Those who have compassion will have bodhichitta; Those with wisdom will gain realization; Those who have devotion harvest blessings. Counsels from My Heart Pg 28 Dudjom Rinpoche Translated by Padmakara Translation Group