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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 June 2018
Meditation and Retreat Advice > Retreats > Long Retreat
Rinpoche sent this advice to a student who was in a long retreat.
Working for the Dharma > Translation Work > Translation Service
A student wrote to Rinpoche about an offer of work as a translator at an FPMT Dharma center. The student wished to accept the job and to continue studying while earning income from this work.
Working for the Dharma > Service and Support of the Dharma > Rinpoche's Thank-you Cards, Letters and Gifts
Rinpoche gave this thank you note to a volunteer.
Sickness and Health > Cancer > Various Cancers
Rinpoche gave this advice to a student who had blood cancer.
Sangha (Monks and Nuns) > Ordination Advice > Requesting Ordination
A former monk who had disrobed asked Rinpoche if he could take ordination again. Rinpoche responded with advice about the importance of understanding the lamrim, whether a lay person or a monk
Family and Relationships > Relationship Problems > Disharmony in the Family
A student wrote to Rinpoche about family harmony, saying that she had been unable to control her temper.
Advices posted during the month of May 2018
Working for the Dharma > Advice to Dharma Centers > Building at the Center
A center was getting a woodland grant to help manage the grounds and restore native species. The students wrote to Rinpoche for advice about pujas or practices they should do for any nagas and spirits living in the area. They also asked about...
Holy Objects > Making Offerings > Offering Practices
Rinpoche explained how to dedicate a money offering to a student who was about to sponsor a very large puja and make a large donation to a monastery. The student was offering the money on behalf of Rinpoche.
Sickness and Health > Transforming Pain and Illness > Transforming Pain
In this advice, Rinpoche explained to a student who was in severe pain how to experience it for all sentient beings.
Contemporary Issues > Dharma in Daily Life > A Meaningful Life
Advice on how to bring happiness to others by speaking nicely, with respect and compassion.
Negative Emotions > Delusions > Anger
A student was feeling very negative about a member of the Sangha. Rinpoche responded with this advice, which he typed himself.
Sickness and Health > General Illnesses > Various Illnesses
A student had a blood disease that prevented the blood from clotting. It was at a critical stage. Rinpoche gave the following advice. The student later advised that the condition had improved significantly after taking the Tibetan medicine.
Sickness and Health > General Illnesses > Various Illnesses
A student was very ill with type 2 diabetes and was taking a lot of insulin. Rinpoche checked and gave this advice.
Sickness and Health > Cancer > Various Cancers
A student with lung and liver cancer had stopped chemotherapy after five years. The student wrote to Rinpoche, who checked and gave this advice.
Path to Enlightenment (lamrim) > Karma > Understanding Karma
A student was asked by his brother for a large sum of money in order to help a girl who had been sold into prostitution. The student wrote to Rinpoche, who sent this advice about karma.
Meditation and Retreat Advice > Retreats > Retreat Advice
A student was taking time off after serving at a center for ten years and was planning to do a walking retreat for several months. Rinpoche offered this advice.
Path to Enlightenment (lamrim) > Guru Devotion > Offering Service to the Guru
Rinpoche wrote this letter to a past center director who was in an old age home, and had memory loss etc.
Advices posted during the month of April 2018
Sickness and Health > Brain and Nervous System > Paralysis and Stroke
A student’s vocal cord was paralyzed and over time this had resulted in a weak, high-pitched voice and difficulty swallowing. A recent operation had enabled swallowing, but the student’s voice was now very squeaky and hoarse.
Sickness and Health > Brain and Nervous System > Coma
Rinpoche gave this practice advice to help someone who had been in an accident and was now in a coma.
Sickness and Health > Musculoskeletal Disorders > Back, Leg and Joint Conditions
A student had a problem with his spinal cord, buttock and legs. A blood vessel had compressed the nerves in his spinal cord, causing weakness and numbness in his legs. Both legs were numb, however, the right foot was worse.
Sickness and Health > Cardiovascular and Respiratory > Cardiovascular Disease
A student had a serious heart condition for many years and now had internal bleeding. The doctors were unsure how to proceed, as treatment to stop the bleeding could weaken the heart and lead to heart failure. If untreated, the heart could also...
Buddhist Practices > Daily Practices > Daily Practice Advice
Rinpoche sent this personal advice about the importance of the morning motivation, along with advice for a new study group to become more successful.
Buddhist Practices > Vows and Commitments > Broken Vows and Commitments
A student wrote that he had stopped doing his commitments and practices because he was too busy. In this extensive advice, Rinpoche urged the student to spend more time on Dharma practice, which should be the main focus in this life.
Buddhist Practices > Purification Practices > Nyung Näs
Advice given to a student who had a bladder infection and asked Rinpoche about drinking fluid when doing nyung näs.
Holy Objects > Advice on Holy Objects > Tsa-tsas
Advice on what to do with damaged or broken holy objects, such as tsa-tsas.
