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.

A student wrote to Rinpoche requesting ordination.

My very dear one,It comes out very good to become a monk right away.

My very dear Belinda,I am very, very happy to receive your letter about your practice and your life.

A student who was previously ordained and had disrobed wrote to Rinpoche saying he wanted to get ordained again. Rinpoche sent the following advice.