You should rejoice more; you need to meditate on the perfect human rebirth, how precious each one is, and how useful, with great meaning. Think of the benefits that you can achieve with a perfect human rebirth.

Rinpoche heard from a Sangha member who did a lot of Dharma work for him and for His Holiness the Dalai Lama. He had been thinking that he might be able to do his work more effectively if he gave back his vows.

You said that you think it is simpler and easier to live a lay life. However, I know you are a very nice person and very dedicated to serving others, and I think it would be a big pity for you to give up.

My most dear, precious, kind, wish-fulfilling one,Thank you for your kind email, I am sorry for the long delay. You becoming a nun is unbelievable, unbelievable, unbelievable. Thank you a billion, zillion times. Thank you very much.

Student's Letter After residing at Nalanda Monastery last year, participating in the Basic Program, I realized quite clearly that Nalanda was not the best fit for me.

My very dear Jonathon,Thank you very much for your kind letter. This decision you are going to take regarding your life is GREAT!!! Of course, you know this.

It is very good that you become a monk or nun for all living beings: every hell being – they are numberless, every preta – they are numberless, every animal – they are numberless, every human – they are numberless, every sura – they are numberless, e

My dear Nick,

My very dear Jean,For Indians and Nepalis, normally, the biggest two events in their lives are marriage and death; usually they don't think about death. For you, this is a replacement for marriage.

My very dear one,I am very surprised to receive a letter from you after so many years. Thank you very, very much. I am eager to learn from you, in the 40 years since you left Nepal, what you have learned, the essence. You can tell me when I meet you.