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maintain <strong>the</strong> view. The following daily conduct special practices are recommended <strong>to</strong> deepen<br />

your realization:<br />

The Conduct of <strong>the</strong> One Cast Off - Avadhūtī<br />

In <strong>the</strong> beginning practice of <strong>the</strong> Conduct of <strong>the</strong> One Cast Off, you purposely take actions that<br />

might stir your emotions or <strong>the</strong> emotions of o<strong>the</strong>rs <strong>to</strong> develop your equanimity <strong>and</strong> perception of<br />

<strong>the</strong> essential sameness of all appearances.<br />

Ever-Perfect Conduct - Samanta Bhadra<br />

In <strong>the</strong> intermediate practice of Ever-Perfect Conduct, you openly perform magical feats in front<br />

of o<strong>the</strong>rs <strong>to</strong> inspire <strong>the</strong>m <strong>to</strong> follow <strong>the</strong> <strong>Tantric</strong> Buddhist path.<br />

Vic<strong>to</strong>rious in All Directions Conduct - Viśva Vijaya<br />

In <strong>the</strong> advanced practice, Vic<strong>to</strong>rious in All Directions, you streng<strong>the</strong>n your consciousness of<br />

<strong>Great</strong> <strong>Bliss</strong> by practicing sexual yoga with high disincarnate gods or goddesses such as apsaras<br />

(female water spirits), g<strong>and</strong>harvas (male sky spirits), <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> enlightened consorts of <strong>the</strong><br />

buddhas, who bes<strong>to</strong>w intense bliss upon you <strong>and</strong> purify your most subtle obscurations.<br />

Exercises<br />

Perform <strong>the</strong>se exercises in your first weekly session, while practicing <strong>the</strong> sādhana in your second<br />

weekly session, emphasizing <strong>the</strong> practices of nondual yoga.<br />

Benefits: Develops awareness of <strong>the</strong> Four Levels of Mahāmudrā, leading <strong>to</strong> complete <strong>and</strong> perfect<br />

enlightenment.<br />

Time: 2 hours.<br />

Initial Practices - Sevā<br />

Begin with <strong>the</strong> initial practices.<br />

1. Recite <strong>the</strong> Refuge Vow.<br />

buddham śaraṇam gacchāmi<br />

dharmam śaraṇam gacchāmi<br />

saṅgham śaraṇam gacchāmi<br />

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