A commentary teaching on the preliminary practice of the Khandro T'huk-t'hik Ngondro from the Dudjom Tersar. The Khandro T'huk-t'hik Ngondro is sometimes referred to the 'medium -length' ngondro. Lama Dawa Rinpoche teaches from the commentary text written by Chatral Sangye Dorje. Although these teachings refer specifically to the medium-length- Ngondro, they are applicable to all Ngondro practice. Topics include: General Ngondro with the 'eight leisures and ten endowments,' the 'four thoughts that turn the mind towards the Dharma,' Special Ngondro with 'the nine objects of refuge,' the refuge visualizations and prostrations, bodhicitta, tonglen, Vajrasattva visualizations, mandala offerings, and Guru Yoga.