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Advice book

Daily Practices to Clear Obstacles

A student asked Rinpoche what she should do in order to clear obstacles in her Dharma practice. Rinpoche had previously advised her to recite the Thirty-five Buddhas and Vajrasattva mantra every day.

Essential Life Practices

A student wrote to Rinpoche to request specific practices that would be beneficial. He worked full-time, but his daily schedule also included Dharma study and practice. Rinpoche gave the following advice to the student on how to practice for the rest of his life.

Cutting Down Practice Time

My very dear Lawrence,I am very, very sorry for the many eons of delay in replying to your sincere letter. Thank you very much for your kind letter.

How to Use Criticism and Unfavorable Situations on the Path

Rinpoche composed the following letter to an ex-monk who had written to him many times. One of the problems he was experiencing was receiving criticism and abuse from people, and he also felt that some women were pursuing him. He had studied a good deal.