Lama Zopa Rinpoche dictated this prayer and short commentary as a response to a center’s request for a prayer for children to recite at an inter-religious event in Colombia.

Rinpoche suggested this outline as a daily practice for a group of children in Australia.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Rinpoche wrote a card for two young girls, aged eighteen and sixteen.

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

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.

My most dear, most kind, most precious wish-fulfilling Samantha,Thank you very much for your kind letter. As you expressed your life, so I understand.