/lit/ - Literature

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>Is this book good for beginners to meditation?
No, the Six Yogas of Naropa are classified as highest yogas tantras, which are only practiced after students have gained proficiency in exoteric teachings contained in the sutras and completed the preliminary practiced called ngondro. Until then, practitioners mostly practice simple tantras like kriya tantras if they practice tantra at all.
>Is the "pick and choose what fits best" approach to tantric Buddhism good?
No, most schools of tantric Buddhism utilize a structured and graded path. The Gelugpas use the Lamrim, The Sakyas use the Lamdre, etc.
>What are good complementary books/Buddhist sutras to read while practicing the 6 yogas?
There are no sutras on tantric teachings, tantric teachings are contained in tantras that you receive permission to read and practice when you are bestowed the appropriate empowerment/initiation from a lama. However, you can practice a simplified version under the guidance of a lama or with guidelines laid out by a lama in something like a book.
I would also like to mention that the Six Yogas of Naropa are rarely practiced together outside of a retreat, usually three year retreats. The Six Yogas of Naropa are mostly the territory of the Kagyu school, although the Gelugpas practice them too to a lesser extent. Outside of a retreat setting, Kagyus mainly focus on mahamudra and Gelugpas mainly focus on Guhyasamaja, Chakrasamvara, and Vajrabhairava. You can, however, find some teachers that teach the various practices of the Six Yogas of Naropa - both the actual initiatory practices and simplified versions - individually outside of retreats, though usually it's almost always phowa because it's the most useful practice for lay people.