Rinpoche gave this extensive advice to a student who wrote to him asking about the qualities of a guru who teaches tantra.

I saw the first part of this movie, on a private invitation, in Los Angeles, after His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s precious teachings. I was very happy to see it, and it’s very well done.

I can’t do much, but I try my best—a tiny bit, whatever I can do!

You said fortunately, but that is wrong way of thinking. If Lama did say that, then it would be so fortunate.

My most dear, most kind, most precious, most wish-fulfilling one,

A Drepung geshe asked one of the Dalai Lamas quite directly where he would be born in the next life. The Dalai Lama answered him also directly, replying that he would be reborn as a cow with blue horns.The geshe replied, “How is this possible?

My very dear Mark,Thank you very, very, very much for your kind letter.

My very dear James,Thank you very much for your kind email. Regarding your question, first you have to decide if you can devote to the lama as your virtuous friend.

My very, very, very dear Tony,Thank you very, very, very, very much for your kind letter, expressing what you feel.In regards to your question about teachers, it is very good to remember those who you have made a Dharma connection with; that is the o

Student's letterAs I mentioned to you in person, I could never feel any connection with Tsongkhapa, although I tried.