Rinpoche explained how the Gyaltsen Tsemö Pung Gyen prayer gives protection from harm, fear, contagious diseases and fire.

Lama Zopa Rinpoche advised that the following prayers and mantra are beneficial for clearing obstacles. 

1) NAMO DHARMAKAYA SAMBOKAYA NIRMAKAYA, TATHAGATA, DHANA PARAMITA, SHILA PARAMITA, KANTI PARAMITA, BRIYA PARAMITA, DHANA PARAMITA, PRANYA PARAMITA, SARVA DHARMA SHUNYATA SVAHA.

Action Mantra for Completion of SuccessI prostrate to the Three Precious SublimesI prostrate to the BuddhaI prostrate to the DharmaI prostrate to the Sangha

This is the practice to pacify the shortcomings of time, date, star, and so forth, and to accomplish success. Remember the buddhas and bodhisattvas who are in the direction where you are going.

My very dear one,I am very sorry I fell asleep during my meeting with you.

At the beginning of each session, meditate for at least 15 minutes on the lamrim, following the outline.In your first retreat session please practice Lama Chöpa.In the second, third, and forth sessions practice the Four Mandala Offering to Tara.At th

My very dear Tim,How are you? If, through serving others with a good heart, you lose even your whole business, there is always so much merit gained from that.

Now the karma is already ripening, but there are some things that can still be done to help ease the situation:

A student was under investigation for violating some rules in a public place in order to offer service to one of his gurus.