with Alan Muller

Ngöndro is a set of foundational Buddhist practices in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, preparing the mind for the Vajrayana path. Ngöndro, meaning “preliminary practices”, consists of four ordinary reflections that turn the mind towards the Dharma, and four special practices: refuge and prostrations, Vajrasattva purification, mandala offerings, and guru yoga. Through these practices, we cultivate devotion, purify obscurations, accumulate merit and deepen our understanding of the path to awakening for the benefit of all sentient beings.

These sessions are for anyone who would like to begin ngondro or has already started and would appreciate the support of a group. Each month, we will come together to study, contemplate and practise ngondro.

Sunday 8 November 11:45 -12:45

Instruction and Contemplation on the First Two Ways to Change the Mind: Precious Human Birth and Death and Impermanence

Sunday 6 December 11:45 -12:45

Instruction and Contemplation on the Third Way to Change the Mind: Karma – Actions and their consequences.

There is no charge for these sessions, but dana for the facilitator is welcome.

Alan Muller took refuge in 1997 with Akong Rinpoche. In 2003, he completed a one-year closed retreat under the guidance of Lama Yeshe Rinpoche at Samye Ling Monastery in Scotland. During this period, he took novice monk vows. Alan remained a novice monk for six years and now presents courses and retreats as a layperson.