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So Much to Rejoice In

My most dear, most kind, most precious wish-fulfilling one,Thank you very much your kind letter. It’s most important that you were a nun for ten years and you tried very hard.

Depressed and Unsure Where to Live

Dear Abbie,A billion, zillion, trillion times, thank you from my heart for your sincere service, gold-leafing and sanding the buddhas. Thank you very, very, very much.If you are depressed, the best place to live is the hells.

Daughter with Depression

My very dear Richard,Your daughter should drink Maratika water a few times a day. She should drink it one time then have a break, then drink more, then have a break.

Practices for Depression

Dear Theresa,It is good to read lamrim books, not heavy philosophy, and not just any Dharma book, but lamrim books, commentaries on guru yoga, Liberation in the Palm of Your Hand, etc. These leave positive imprints on your mind.

Practices for Daughter's Depression

Dear Helena,Thank you very much for your kind letter. I thought I heard your life had changed. It seems now you have become Vajradhara, with the father and mother together.

Balloon Mantras for Daughter's Depression

My very dear Jean and Peter,Thank you very much for your kind letter.Regarding your questions about your daughter, you and Peter can recite the Sanghata Sutra for your daughter 21 times.

Use Your Depression to Destroy the Ego

My dearest one,How are you? I received your letter and read it well. It seems it is a problem not only for you but countless beings. I will check on this more, but it might help to cut down on sugar and sweets.

Stopping Depression

My very dear Katie,Thank you very much for your kind letter. I am sorry for the long delay in replying.