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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 December 2016
Working for the Dharma > Service and Support of the Dharma > Fundraising
Rinpoche sent this hand-written note to one of his attendants, who had offered erma and avocado on a cracker to Rinpoche. Erma is a spice, like red peppercorn, that comes from Lawudo in Solu Khumbu region, Nepal. On the previous days...
Buddhist Practices > Tantra and Deity Practice > Various Deity Practices
A student asked if an initiation was needed in order to do chöd practice. Rinpoche wrote this card with advice about chöd.
Working for the Dharma > Service and Support of the Dharma > Rinpoche's Thank-you Cards, Letters and Gifts
A director had arranged a visit by His Holiness the Dalai Lama to the Dharma center. Rinpoche sent this hand-written card to thank the director.
Working for the Dharma > Service and Support of the Dharma > Rinpoche's Thank-you Cards, Letters and Gifts
Rinpoche wrote this card to thank a student for offering service to the FPMT organization.
Working for the Dharma > Service and Support of the Dharma > Rinpoche's Thank-you Cards, Letters and Gifts
This card was written by Rinpoche to thank a student for their devotion and dedication, despite many difficulties.
Working for the Dharma > Advice to Dharma Centers > Working at the Dharma Center
This is a hand-written card with advice for volunteers and students at a Dharma center.
Negative Emotions > Delusions > Anger
A student asked Rinpoche for advice on what to do about one person was always angry and unkind. Rinpoche typed this reply himself. Lightly edited by Ven. Holly Ansett and Sandra Smith.
Sickness and Health > Addictions and Mental Illness > Acute Mental Illness
A student wrote that he had suffered from a torturing mental illness for eight years and he was unable to control his mind to think positively. He had seen doctors and counselors, but nothing had helped.
Negative Emotions > Delusions > Desire and Attachment
Rinpoche gave this advice to a student who felt that no one liked him.
Buddhist Practices > Purification Practices > Nyung Näs
Rinpoche gave this advice to a student who was doing many, many nyung näs.
Working for the Dharma > Service and Support of the Dharma > Rinpoche's Thank-you Cards, Letters and Gifts
A benefactor had contributed to the teachings of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and to the Sera Je Food Fund. Rinpoche wrote this card, thanking the donor for their kindness.
Advices posted during the month of November 2016
Buddhist Practices > Protection from Spirit Harm > Protection from Spirit Harm
A student had lost a lot of weight in the previous year and the weight loss was continuing. Blood tests were done by the doctor, with normal results. The student felt it could be some kind of spirit harm.
Contemporary Issues > Dharma in Daily Life > Travel and Immigration
A student’s partner had been unable to leave the country for many years and needed a visa. Rinpoche advised the following practices for success.
Working for the Dharma > Service and Support of the Dharma > Rinpoche's Thank-you Cards, Letters and Gifts
In this letter to a benefactor, Rinpoche explained the benefits of helping the Dharma center. Rinpoche said this advice can be shared with others who are generous and in this way are bringing sentient beings to enlightenment.
Sickness and Health > Infectious Diseases > Hepatitis
Rinpoche gave this advice to a student with Hepatitis C.
Negative Emotions > Depression > Feeling Suicidal
A student felt very tired and negative, and had been thinking about death for about two years. The student’s life had become increasingly difficult as a result of a relationship breakdown, financial problems and unstable employment.
Sickness and Health > Cancer > Practice Advice for Cancer
Rinpoche offered money to a student who had cancer and sent this message to the person who was caring for her.
Contemporary Issues > Dharma in Daily Life > Food and Dharma Practice
Rinpoche had sponsored lunch on the Buddha Day for people who had taken precepts at a Dharma center. Rinpoche wrote to thank the center director and students for their service.
Family and Relationships > Your Parents > Benefiting Your Parents
A student wrote asking what she could do for her mother who had depression and had attempted suicide. Rinpoche gave this advice about the kindness of the mother.
Buddhist Practices > Advice for New Students > Advice on Practices for Life
Rinpoche gave this life advice to a new student.
Compassion and Bodhicitta > Bodhicitta > Advice on Developing Bodhicitta
Rinpoche handwrote this card and sent it to a student with a small gift.
Advices posted during the month of October 2016
Benefiting Animals > Practices to Benefit Animals > Various Practices for Animals
Dude was a magpie living at Thubten Shedrup Ling Monastery, Australia. Rinpoche’s advice is also relevant for other animals.
Death and Transitions > Practices for the Deceased > Prayers and Practices for the Deceased
This advice regarding FPMT’s Prayers For The Dead service is excerpted from a talk given by Lama Zopa Rinpoche at FPMT International Office, Portland, USA, in April 2014.
Sickness and Health > Brain and Nervous System > Neurological Disorders
A student was suffering from constant sciatic pain due to degeneration of the disc in the lumbar spine, and she was in pain even when sitting, sleeping or walking. She had tried Chinese medicine, acupuncture and massage, but there was no...
Working for the Dharma > Service and Support of the Dharma > Rinpoche's Thank-you Cards, Letters and Gifts
Rinpoche wrote this card to thank a student for their hard work serving the center.
