Purifying the Karma of Breast Cancer
A nun with 0-1st stage breast cancer wrote to Rinpoche asking for advice as to what she could do for her health. The tumor was next to a main blood vessel, and could grow very fast or turn into very serious cancer in a short time. The doctors were afraid to do an operation because it would be very dangerous for her. She asked Rinpoche what practices or pujas needed to be done to purify the karma of the cancer.
My very dear Tina,
It would be good to check with the Rinpoche you know.
1. What comes out very beneficial is for you to recite the Diamond Cutter Sutra 11 times. This is very important, not only for your own purification, but also for all sentient beings. Also, you can dedicate it to purifying obstacles for the FPMT and for all the FPMT’s projects.
2. Also, it comes out very good for you to recite five malas a day of the Parnashawari mantra (attached).
3. Take one long-life initiation.
4. Liberate 2,000 animals. You can do this at the center. The animals can be frogs, fish, etc—animals that would otherwise be killed. Of course, you can liberate more if possible. Please make sure to do it according to my instructions, taking the animals first around holy objects, reciting mantras, blessing water, etc.
When you do it, you can invite students from the center and their families and children, so they can all join in.
5. Recite the Long-life Sutra 115 times.
I am also making prayers for you. Also, the Sangha at my house are dedicating animal liberations to you, and when they make long-life tsa-tsas each day.
With much love and prayers...