An old student wrote that she would be doing Vajrayogini retreat. Rinpoche gave this advice.

A student requested Rinpoche’s blessing for an upcoming three-month Vajrasattva retreat.

Rinpoche sent this hand-written card to a student who had written about his meditation experience while doing retreat.

A student asked Rinpoche what retreat he should do.

As requested by Pungsang, Buddha states how to make a meditation room:On that land, dig the earth and purify the place. If the house depends on heat and warmth, put a mud wall around it.

Liberate 4,000 animals before the beginning of next year. You can do it yourself with my Animal Liberation practice.

Dear Keith,You don’t need to do Lama Chöpa at the beginning of each session. In the morning session, after the offerings, sit down and do extensive Lama Chöpa with Jorchö, with prostrations.

Dear Lisa,Thank you for your letter. In this life, more than study or service for others, it is better for you to do retreat and meditation. You can do other things, but the most beneficial is retreat and meditation.

One very old devoted student and nun wrote to Rinpoche saying she wanted to enter retreat for the rest of her life.

This letter was sent to thank a student who had just completed a Medicine Buddha retreat with extensive offerings and dedications.