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preliminary foundational practices

updated 2020-11-16

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four common

  1. precious human life - gratitude for being born human with cognizance
  2. impermanence - come to terms with the impermanence of your body and all objects
  3. karma - everyone's conduct has causes and effects
  4. suffering - do not add to the naturally occurring suffering

four unique

  1. refuge - learn the reliable internal sources of hapiness
  2. purification - clean your body, speech & mind
  3. mandala - a simple yet complex & artful ritual with many benefits
  4. guru yoga - be guided and learn from worthy friends and gurus passing flames from lanters
  1. view
  2. meditation
  3. conduct

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