The Ngondro or preliminary practices of Vajrayana Buddhism help you set your intention and commitment to fully follow these teachings.
It can take several years to complete these, and we tend to be impatient Some masters have given alt.
This can be viewed as a massive undertaking by Western practitioners with jobs, families, etc.
The primary approach involves 500,000 repetitions with at least 100,000 prostrations and other supporting actions.
There are several approaches that have been taught.
The Ngondro or preliminary practices of Vajrayana Buddhism help you set your intention and commitment to fully follow these teachings