Vows

When we formally orient our lives with the safe and positive direction of refuge, we commit ourselves to actions for training, which are helpful for maintaining this direction.

There are many misunderstandings about ngondro practices, such as that they are a miracle cure for all our problems.

A downfall from the tantric vows requires transgressing one of the fourteen root vows with the four binding factors being complete. Several factors may cause us to transgress our vows.

Presentation of bonding practices that create close bonds with the five “Buddha-families” – aspects of clear light mental activity that allow us to attain enlightenment.

Taking the Kalachakra empowerment also entails six uncommon practices that create close bonds with six Buddha-family traits.