The ngondro or preliminary practices in Tibetan Buddhism establish the foundation for the entire Vajrayana path. Among these the Dudjom Tersar Ngondro of the Nyingma tradition is possibly the most concise. Written, then concealed in the eighth century by Padmasambhava, it was intended for times like this when few people have much free time to practice. Dudjom Lingpa revealed this treasure and his incarnation Dudjom Rinpoche, clarified the text and taught it widely. These preliminary practices are as fundamental to the practitioner`s development as the alphabet is to written language.
"This ngondro is an extremely powerful practice for turning the mind toward dharma, for purifying obscuartions, and for bringing forth the qualities of realization. It enhances devotion to the dharma and receptivity to the highest level of the teachings, Dzogchen. For practitioners with receptive minds, the Dzogchen perspective can evolve from ngondro itself. The Dudjom Tersar Ngondro - succinct, unelaborate, and grounded in guru yoga - provides a superb means of opening the door to the nature of mind." Chagdud Tulku.
