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How to Control Children So You Can Guide Them

Rinpoche gave this advice to a school teacher who was having difficulty with the children. Although she wanted very much to help them, they wouldn’t listen to her and were being disrespectful.

Making Children’s Lives Meaningful

The reason that sentient beings are born into a Buddhist family is to meet the Dharma. There are great advantages for them in meeting the Dharma, learning it, and practicing.

Violence in Schools

For half an hour a week, or up to one hour, have a meeting about achieving a better quality of life and peace of mind and happiness in life.

Practice Advice for a Teeenager

A seventeen-year-old girl, who grew up in a retreat center in the USA, came to meet Rinpoche. Afterwards, Rinpoche sent her this message.

A Good Education and a Meaningful Life

My most dear, most kind, most precious wish-fulfilling Mia,Please read my advice on bringing up children, I think you may find that helpful also.Regarding how to support your daughter, if there are Buddhist courses, teachings and initiations—if she c

Caring for a Child With Special Needs

A student 's son had a brain injury and special needs, so she had to take care of him completely. Rinpoche gave this advice on how to serve others from the heart, with compassion and loving kindness.

Advice on Educating a Child

My very dearest, very precious one,I have read your letter. Actually, Roger informed me what you have written in your letter. I was very happy that you wanted to explain to me your life changes, what happened.