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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 November 2013
Working for the Dharma > Service and Support of the Dharma > Generosity and Charitable Projects
Rinpoche sent this letter to a kind benefactor who made a donation to help a Dharma center.
Working for the Dharma > Service and Support of the Dharma > Rinpoche's Thank-you Cards, Letters and Gifts
Rinpoche sent thanks to everyone who had been doing practices for his health and long life.
Working for the Dharma > Service and Support of the Dharma > Rinpoche's Thank-you Cards, Letters and Gifts
A student offered 60,000 White Tara mantras to Rinpoche for his long life and good health. This was in addition to 40,000 mantras she had offered previously. She also thanked Rinpoche for manifesting in her life and teaching Dharma.
Working for the Dharma > Conflict and Obstacles at the Center > Conflict With Others
Advice given to a center that was having difficulties with a person staying there.
Negative Emotions > Various Emotions > Fears
A student advised that the more she works with her mind, the more aware she is of her fears. Everything scares her. Suicidal thoughts have resurfaced, but she said these do not last, as she has Rinpoche’s picture on her altar and his words in her...
Family and Relationships > Children > Advice for Children
Rinpoche wrote a letter to each of the children at Tara Redwood School, Soquel, CA.
Family and Relationships > Children > Educating Children
Rinpoche gave the following dedication for Alice Project, a research project for the education of children and teachers, with schools in Sarnath and Bodhgaya, India.
Family and Relationships > Your Parents > Caring for Sick Parents
A student who cares for her mother after a series of strokes wrote to thank Rinpoche for his blessings, guidance and protection over many years. To deal with the challenges of caregiving, the student visualizes taking care of Rinpoche when taking...
Death and Transitions > Preparing Oneself for Death > Preparing for Death
A longtime nun wrote to Rinpoche, who gave the following advice about the need to cut attachment and practice Dharma continuously.
Death and Transitions > Practices for the Deceased > Death of a Loved One
Rinpoche checked and advised a student how to create merit on behalf of his parents after their death.
Death and Transitions > Practices for the Deceased > Prayers and Practices for the Deceased
After a Sangha person had passed away, Rinpoche gave the following advice.
Death and Transitions > Death and Rebirth > Reincarnation of Spiritual Teachers
A student wrote to Rinpoche asking if her son was an incarnate lama. She described the visions and experiences that occurred when she was pregnant, including dreams of an elderly monk, Trulshik Rinpoche; the spontaneous smell of flowers; a vision...
Sickness and Health > Addictions and Mental Illness > Addictions: Drugs and Alcohol
Rinpoche wrote this letter to a student who had given up drinking alcohol.
Sickness and Health > Cancer > Practice Advice for Cancer
Rinpoche recommended the Naga King sadhana and mantra to a student with cancer.
Sickness and Health > Cancer > Tumors
A student asked Rinpoche about the best treatment and practices for his wife, who was seriously ill with a brain tumor. A tumor detected three years ago had disappeared after radiation therapy, but a second tumor had now appeared and the doctors...
Benefiting Animals > Non-harming > Avoid Killing Animals
A student asked whether to be on the board of an activist group that saves animals, but sometimes employs violent tactics as a form of protest. Rinpoche gave the following advice.
Meditation and Retreat Advice > Retreats > Retreat Advice
Rinpoche gave this translation of a Tibetan text on how to build a retreat house.
Meditation and Retreat Advice > Retreats > Obstacles to Retreat
A student studying FPMT’s five-year Basic Program asked Rinpoche for advice about whether he should do a one-month lamrim retreat, which was scheduled as part of the...
Buddhist Practices > Practice Problems > Heresy and Negative Thoughts
A student wrote to Rinpoche about her negative, critical mind, which had become worse after attending lamrim teachings and a retreat. She found Dharma practice difficult, because her mind was restless and there was no inner feeling for the words...
Contemporary Issues > Dharma in Daily Life > A Meaningful Life
After reading How to Practice Dharma: Teachings on the Eight Worldly Dharmas, a student wrote to Rinpoche, who replied with advice about “the real Dharma.”
Path to Enlightenment (lamrim) > Guru Devotion > The Guru/Disciple Relationship
Rinpoche gave the following advice.
Buddhist Practices > Preliminary Practices > Lamrim Meditation Outline
Advice given by Lama Zopa Rinpoche outlining how to meditate on the lamrim, the graduated path to enlightenment. Please note: The length of time advised by Rinpoche for meditation on each lamrim topic varies for each individual.
Buddhist Practices > Preliminary Practices > Lamrim Meditation Outline
A student asked Rinpoche about ordination and practices. Rinpoche responded with the following advice.
Emptiness > Advice on Emptiness Practice > Emptiness Meditation
After reading Rinpoche’s book, Transforming Problems into Happiness, a student wrote to advise that he was now applying these thought...
Holy Objects > Advice on Holy Objects > Statues
A student wrote to Rinpoche about his experiences hosting an exhibition of the Jade Buddha for Universal Peace, as part of its world tour. Rinpoche gave the following advice.
