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Rely on Chenrezig

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Rinpoche gave this advice to a student who had ongoing health obstacles that doctors had not been able to diagnose.

Take these precious pills:

  • Gur gum: Take one pill a day for five weeks
  • Moon crystal: Take one pill every four days for five weeks.

Recite Chenrezig’s mantra. You must never miss a day, even when you are dying. Even in your last breath, recite OM MANI PADME HUM. Chenrezig’s compassion embraces all sentient beings. Never give this up. If there is any danger in your life, remember Chenrezig. In human form, it is His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

Do Chenrezig practice purifying the six realms, composed by Thangtong Gyalpo—never give up this practice; you must do it. Otherwise, when you die you will realize your whole life is like an empty container, with no time to practice