Meditation and Retreat Advice

Meditation and Retreat Advice

Lama Zopa Rinpoche receives thousands of letters every year from people seeking guidance on a variety of issues. His advice is made available here, so it may be of benefit to others.

This section contains advice relating to meditation and retreat, and includes a subsection on calm abiding practice (shi-nä / shamatha). There is also advice on a range of related topics, for example, chöd practice, how to improve one's visualization, and how to build a retreat house.

Find links to all the main topics on the Online Advice Book home page. You can also click on the links listed on the right, or go to our Teachings menu to refine your search.