The Preliminary Practices

Geshe Rabten

Library of Tibetan Works & Archives, Dharamsala, H.P.

64

2002

9787561630044

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"The Preliminary Practices" by Geshe Rabten is a respected guide in Tibetan Buddhist study and practice. This book focuses on foundational practices known as *Ngöndro*, which prepare practitioners for deeper meditation and insight. ### Overview of the Book - **Author:** Geshe Rabten, a renowned Tibetan Buddhist scholar and teacher. - **Content:** It covers essential preliminary practices that include: - Refuge and Bodhicitta (taking refuge in the Three Jewels and generating the mind of enlightenment) - Vajrasattva purification practice - Mandala offerings - Guru Yoga - **Purpose:** These practices are designed to purify obscurations, accumulate merit, and develop a strong spiritual foundation. - **Style:** The book is accessible to both beginners and serious practitioners, offering clear explanations of the rituals, their meanings, and their benefits. - **Significance:** Preliminary practices are considered vital in Tibetan Buddhism as they help cultivate the right mindset and conditions for advanced meditation and realization. Geshe Rabten’s teachings emphasize compassion, integrity, and the gradual path toward enlightenment, making this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in Tibetan Buddhist practice.