We distance ourselves from all non-virtues that we have accumulated and develop more and more positive actions. Ultimately, it will lead us to the state of Buddhahood. Besides detailed teachings on the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha and instructions to the refuge practice, Rinpoche gave teaching and practice instructions on Heart Sutra and Tonglen as well as the empowerment and teaching of Buddha Amitayus. Vajrasattva Practice Vajrasattva practice clears away obstacles on the Path. The basic mind of any sentient being is the Buddha nature, but it is covered with the dust of samsara.
Vajrasattva meditation is a powerful purification practice.
Purification and the attainment of pure qualities are interdependent, because as we eliminate the stains and obscurations of nonvirtue, qualities from our Buddha nature such as compassion, wisdom, loving kindness and omniscience are uncovered and made obvious. We give it all away, ourselves and everything. This offering helps us cut our clinging and attachment to this life. In addition, the merit one acquires through mandala offering gives one the strength to nurture the mind of bodhicitta. The teacher is the example, the model.