What is ngon-dro and why is it important?

Ngon-dro (pronounced “nun-dro”) is a very traditional teaching and a serious practice. Because it is a traditional and serious teaching, it is difficult to present to beginners who do not know something about the Dharma.

The ngon-dro, translated as “preliminary practice” is divided into two sections – the common and uncommon, or “special” preliminary teachings.

There are four common practices and some of them apply to all human beings, whether they are practicing Dharma or not, because they help us understand how to make our lives meaningful.

HH, 17^th Karmapa
Ogyen Trinley Dorje

From Kamashila
Short-Ngon-dro teaching
Germany, 2014