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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 July 2019
Sutras, Mantras and Root Texts > Sutras and Sutra Commentaries > Various Sutras
A student had recited the Long Life Sutra fifty times and asked Rinpoche what practices to do next.
Death and Transitions > Preparing Oneself for Death > Preparing for Death
A long-time student was close to passing away due to cancer and had written to Rinpoche just to connect with him. Rinpoche sent this reply back with instructions on powa, the transference of consciousness at the moment of death.
Path to Enlightenment (lam-rim) > Guru Devotion > Confession to the Guru
A student confessed becoming impatient and upset while attending one of Rinpoche’s teachings. Rinpoche advised how to purify any negative karma collected.
Buddhist Practices > Protection from Spirit Harm > Protection from Black Magic
A student wrote to Rinpoche about the disturbing thoughts and emotions which were causing her a lot of suffering. She was thinking about committing suicide to escape the terrible thoughts, fears and voices in her head.
Sutras, Mantras and Root Texts > Sutras and Sutra Commentaries > Sutra of Golden Light
Rinpoche sent this letter to a student who was sick and had life obstacles. Rinpoche advised the student to recite the Sutra of Golden Light as much as possible, while always making sure to read it for the benefit of all sentient beings...
Sickness and Health > General Illnesses > Children's Illnesses
A student wrote that she was six months pregnant, however, at a recent checkup her baby was found to have a rare developmental abnormality. There are only 50 cases of this condition worldwide. The student asked Rinpoche if any prayers could be...
Sickness and Health > Transforming Pain and Illness > Handling Illness
Rinpoche sent this advice about thought transformation to a student who was very sick in hospital. Rinpoche also commented on the statues that the student had made for the organization.
Family and Relationships > Having a Baby > Practices for Pregnancy and Birth
A student wrote that his wife was about to give birth and asked if there were obstacles as the baby was overdue.
Sickness and Health > Addictions and Mental Illness > Acute Mental Illness
This advice was given to a mother whose daughter was very sick with anorexia and was suffering. She was also not listening to her mother and refused to talk to her.
Sutras, Mantras and Root Texts > Sutras and Sutra Commentaries > Various Sutras
A student wrote to Rinpoche after reciting the Heart Sutra one thousand times for another student who had died recently. Rinpoche sent this advice.
Path to Enlightenment (lam-rim) > Lam-rim Study and Practice > The Path to Enlightenment
A student wrote that they had tried something many times and it hadn’t worked out. The student asked Rinpoche if that was the universe saying it wasn’t right for them.
Advices posted during the month of June 2019
Sickness and Health > General Illnesses > Various Illnesses
A student with diabetes and thyroid malfunction was overweight and asked Rinpoche for advice, as doctors had recommended losing weight before undergoing surgery.
Sickness and Health > Cardiovascular and Respiratory > Cardiovascular Disease
A student had a heart attack and asked Rinpoche for advice on what practices to do.
Death and Transitions > Preparing Oneself for Death > Preparing for Death
A nun who had cancer was close to passing away. Rinpoche advised these practices.
Negative Emotions > Depression > Advice on Depression
A student wrote to Rinpoche about a sixteen-year-old relative who had severe depression. Rinpoche offered this advice.
Sangha (Monks and Nuns) > Practice Advice for Sangha > Sangha Practice Advice
A Tibetan student who had cancer took ordination, following Rinpoche’s advice. The student wrote to let Rinpoche know.
Compassion and Bodhicitta > Bodhicitta > Advice on Developing Bodhicitta
Rinpoche gave this advice about bodhicitta, the mind of enlightenment.
Sickness and Health > General Illnesses > Skin Disorders
Rinpoche gave this advice to a student who had severe blisters and itchy skin.
Holy Objects > Monasteries and Stupas > Stupas
Rinpoche gave this advice to a student who had a new stupa in their house.
Buddhist Practices > General Practice Advice > Dorje Shugden
A student of Lama Zopa Rinpoche wrote to confess that as there was no other center nearby they had started attending a New Kadampa Tradition center and were practicing Dolgyal (Skt: Dorje Shugden). The student confessed not following the guru’s...
Sickness and Health > Addictions and Mental Illness > Anxiety and Panic Disorder
A student with cancer wrote that her husband was hospitalized due to his severe anxiety. He was not a Buddhist. Rinpoche sent this advice.
Advices posted during the month of May 2019
Compassion and Bodhicitta > Mind Training (lo-jong) > Tonglen: Taking and Giving
A student was having many health issues, including heart arrythmia, anxiety and panic attacks, fatigue, stomach problems and dizziness. This prevented the student from doing nyung näs. Doctors could not find any problem. Rinpoche checked...
Family and Relationships > Marriage and Divorce > Separation and Divorce
A student asked if he was committing sexual misconduct because his current partner was legally married. She had separated from her husband and was not having any physical contact with him, however, they were still married. Rinpoche spent a long...
Working for the Dharma > Service and Support of the Dharma > Rinpoche's Thank-you Cards, Letters and Gifts
Lama Zopa Rinpoche wrote this letter to Ven. Thamthog Rinpoche, the abbot of Namgyal Monastery, Dharamsala, and spiritual director of Ghe Pel Ling Institute, Milan, Italy. Ven. Thamthog Rinpoche and Ven. Tenzin Khenrab Rinpoche had organized the...
Benefiting Animals > Practices to Benefit Animals > Various Practices for Animals
Rinpoche wrote this card to two Sangha members who were doing the Charity to Ants practice every week and were also liberating animals weekly.
