These teachings provide in-depth instruction on each part of the short Ngondro, or preliminary practice of the Dudjom Tersar. This CD set is perfect for those who have received the transmission and instruction from Rinpoche and who wish to seriously embark on the practice. These recordings will help to clarify and remind you of the essential points of the practice as you progress through each of the series. Topics include: an overview on the importance of Ngondro as the foundation, the 'general ngondro' - difficulty in obtaining a precious human life, impermanence, karma, the suffering of the six realms of samsara - the definition of ngondro, the 'special ngondro,' refuge and prostrations, the nine objects of refuge, Dudjom Rinpoche and the terma tradition, bodhicitta, accumulating merit though the mandala offering, Vajrasattva practice of purification, the essential practice of Guru Yoga, Q&A and discussion. At the end of the last CD, Lama Dawa chants through the Ngondro practice, with special emphasis on the refuge prostrations.