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Advice book

Tonglen for Pain in Jaw

Regarding the difficulties with the center, you need an open heart; there are different views, so apply the views that are more beneficial. Like a road blocked by rocks, first you have to recognize the blocks so that you can clear them away.

Pinched Nerve

My very dear Agnetha,I am sorry about the other day. I meant to come down to speak to you, but I got distracted. Thank you very much for coming, I am very happy to have met with you again.

Taking on Others’ Pain

It’s fantastic that she was able to do that. It’s true that the attitude of using your own suffering to take on the pain of others definitely helps you to bear pain and make it less.

Severe Illness

A student was suffering intense pain and was not even able to sit down comfortably. She had seen several doctors without any positive result. She thought that the pain was connected with a displacement in the vertebral column, hitting a nerve in her neck. She wrote to Rinpoche asking for advice.

Very Sick Student

My most dear Jeanette,How are you? I heard your holy body filled with many experiences. Is that right or wrong? All those could be great bliss. Maybe you did not recognize them sometimes.

Offering Service

My dear Munsel,I want to explain the meaning of Munsel, it is to eliminate the darkness of ignorance, not just yours but every sentient beings’.HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA.You shouldn’t think of only your darkness and ignorance.

Using Sickness for the Path

Generate love and compassion, either using the seven techniques of cause and effect, or thinking the following:Love: All sentient beings are deprived of happiness.

Tumor in Spine

A student with a tumor wrote to Rinpoche asking for advice. Their letter and Rinpoche’s response are below.