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Below is a listing of advices in the Online Advice Book. They are sorted and grouped by the date posted on our website, with the most recent additions showing first. You can enter a keyword to search for advices containing that term.
Advices posted during the month of January 2023
Working for the Dharma > Translation Work > Translating Texts and Teachings
Lama Zopa Rinpoche was invited to write a foreword for the English translation of Lama Tsongkhapa’s Illuminating the Intent, an important...
Contemporary Issues > Dharma in Daily Life > Travel and Immigration
Rinpoche checked and advised these practices to help teacher and interpreter with their visa applications.
Compassion and Bodhicitta > Mind Training (lo-jong) > Mahayana Mind Training
A nun explained that she had been donating money to a monastery but later found out that the lay manager of the monastery guesthouse had cheated her by secretly withholding quite a lot of money for himself. Rinpoche typed this reply.
Working for the Dharma > Translation Work > Translation Service
Rinpoche sent this letter to a nun who had translated a text and provided commentary to students. Rinpoche advised that her kindness brings great benefit to so many sentient beings at this time of unbelievable suffering in the world.
Family and Relationships > Having a Baby > The Purpose of Having a Baby
A student asked Rinpoche whether they should have a baby or not. Rinpoche advised that a positive attitude is the most important thing.
Sickness and Health > Cancer > Various Cancers
Rinpoche advised these practices for a student with multiple myeloma, a type of bone marrow cancer.
Sickness and Health > Brain and Nervous System > Epilepsy
A student was experiencing uncontrollable shaking in their entire body, like epilepsy, from time to time.
Death and Transitions > Preparing Oneself for Death > Preparing for Death
A student wrote to Rinpoche about a program they were developing on death and preparation for death from a Universal Education perspective. Elements such as the five points at the moment of death and tonglen meditation were being adapted...
Contemporary Issues > Work and Business Problems > Removing Business Obstacles
A student asked Rinpoche about a possible new business and how to improve his finances. He had previously sent a report explaining how Rinpoche’s blessed strings had really helped two dogs.
Sickness and Health > General Illnesses > Skin Disorders
A student’s daughter had very bad eczema that would not heal. Rinpoche recommended Most Secret Hayagriva and explained how to do the meditation.
Family and Relationships > Your Parents > Caring for Sick Parents
This advice was given to a student whose brother was taking care of their parents. Rinpoche explained the great merit collected by serving our parents and said if we understand their kindness, offering service to them will come from our heart....
Advices posted during the month of December 2022
Contemporary Issues > Work and Business Problems > Removing Business Obstacles
Rinpoche advised these practices for a business that was having issues with their bank.
Sickness and Health > Digestive System > Stomach, Liver and Digestive Problems
A student had been suffering from constipation for many months and was in a lot of pain. Rinpoche checked and offered this advice.
Meditation and Retreat Advice > Retreats > Long Retreat
Rinpoche sent this letter to a student who had just completed a three-year Vajrayogini retreat.
Sickness and Health > Cancer > Cancer and Preparation for Death
Rinpoche gave this advice to a student who had cancer. Written by Lama Zopa Rinpoche and lightly edited for publication.
Holy Objects > Advice on Holy Objects > Statues
Rinpoche dictated this message for a sign that was to be placed in front of a self-arising Compassion Buddha statue located in Garsha, Lahaul-Spiti district, India.
Sickness and Health > Cancer > Practice Advice for Cancer
This advice was given to an old student who had prostate cancer.
Sickness and Health > General Illnesses > Eye Conditions
A student was going blind and doctors didn’t know why. The condition started with a severe headache and weakening eyesight, followed by blindness. Her right eye was not looking straight anymore but inside, there was weakness on the left side of...
Family and Relationships > Children > Teenagers
Rinpoche advised how to maintain strong faith in Dharma and discussed continuity of mind in this letter to a fourteen-year-old student.
Working for the Dharma > Service and Support of the Dharma > Generosity and Charitable Projects
Rinpoche sent this letter to a person who was helping many others in Ladakh. Rinpoche offered thanks and explained the current and future projects he is supporting in Ladakh.
Negative Emotions > Depression > Advice on Depression
This advice on how to transform negative emotions was given to a student who was feeling very unhappy and depressed.
Advices posted during the month of November 2022
Compassion and Bodhicitta > Developing Compassion > Compassion Quotes
This poem about working to benefit others was written by Lama Zopa Rinpoche and transcribed by Ven. Roger Kunsang. The poem has been lightly edited for publication.
Contemporary Issues > Students' Letters > Offering Thanks
A student wrote to thank Rinpoche and FPMT for helping him through some difficult times. The student’s letter and Rinpoche’s response are below.
Path to Enlightenment (lam-rim) > Karma > Understanding Karma
Rinpoche made these comments after watching the news about a mass shooting. Rinpoche advised the importance of having centers that teach Dharma correctly.
Sickness and Health > Cancer > Various Cancers
This practice advice was given to a student who had cancer of the rectum.
