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Introduction to the Great Perfection Path

The practice of "The Great Perfection Preliminaries" originates from "Longchen Nyingthig."

"Longchen Nyingthig" is the mind treasure of Master Jigme Lingpa, which transmits and gathers the essence of all the Nyingthig teachings of Longchenpa. The master passed it on to the Tathagata Essence, who then transmitted it to the Wisdom Buddha. After listening to the teachings multiple times, the Wisdom Buddha transcribed the master's words into text, resulting in today's "The Progression of the Great Perfection."

This guide is a treatise on guiding practice, holding an extremely important position in Tibetan Buddhism. Since its composition, it has been highly esteemed by the masters and great beings of various sects and has been widely propagated.

The texts are filled with practical tips, which is why people eagerly study them. Buddhism has a common understanding: practice relies on these tips; without them, there is no way to practice.

Courses taken

Brief explanation of the path to liberation, extensive explanation of the preliminary practices of the Great Perfection, brief teachings on the Seven Verses of Guru Padmasambhava, and the Praise to the Twenty-One Taras, etc.

Am I suitable for studying a specialized program?

The Preliminaries Major mainly studies and practices the "Guide to the Preliminary Practices of the Great Perfection" (also known as "Words of My Perfect Teacher"). The "Guide to the Preliminary Practices of the Great Perfection" is the foundation of all exoteric and esoteric Buddhist teachings, the ultimate true Dharma for attaining Buddhahood, and is considered an extremely rare and precious scripture.

The great masters of the Snowy Region throughout the ages have placed great importance on the "Guidance for the Preliminary Practices of the Great Perfection," considering this practice essential for mastering Buddhist teachings and progressing towards enlightenment. It not only fully encompasses the stages of the Three Yanas but also contains supreme key points. His Holiness the Karmapa once said, "To truly become a genuine practitioner, one must understand the 'Preliminary Practices of the Great Perfection.'"