Completion of Retreat
A student who had completed a retreat in South India sent the following letter to Rinpoche, who wanted her comments made available to everyone.
Dear Lama Zopa Rinpoche,
I am writing to thank you from the depths of my heart for advising me to do a Hayagriva retreat. With Geshe-la’s incredible help, I was able to receive the initiation from the geshe at Sera Je College, along with a couple of hundred monks. The geshe then helped me to do the retreat, with all of the rituals, tormas and a fire puja. I am so lucky to know Geshe-la and thank you every day for sending him to us.
Your assistant made sure I had the English translation of the sadhana, as well as your commentary and advice about the importance of remembering the lamrim during retreat. Another member of FPMT staff also offered many words of encouragement. I don’t know how I was lucky enough to know all of you. I only hope to prove worthy of such good fortune.
I am working to finish my fifth collection of 111,111 prostrations. I recited the Golden Light Sutra once while at Sera Je. I have recited the Sanghata Sutra five times and my goal now is to recite it once a month. I continue to recite the King of Prayers one to three times a day.
I don’t have enough words to express my sincere gratitude, but I dedicate any merit that I may have accumulated to the success of all of your Dharma projects. Please don’t leave us. Live a long time and continue to teach us all.
Much love and countless prayers,
Julie