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Advice book

Meditate on Lamrim

So, the studies have been done—lo-jong [mind training], philosophy and lamrim, have been done.

Experience of Bliss

My very dear Lucy,Thank you for your very kind letter, which I read. What is happening to you is a definite sign that you are receiving blessings from the Guru Deity.

The Mind is Like Dough

The mind is like dough, which means you can make it into any shape: emotional, non-emotional, happy, not happy.Mind is like a child, so you should become the parents, like the father and mother watching and guiding the child.

The Real Chöd Practice

At my house in Aptos, I was telling one of the nuns at Kachoe Dechen Ling that when someone says something to you that really hurts your mind, then that is the most beneficial thing for your mind, because it goes straight to your ego and your heart,

Difficulties Meditating

Rinpoche received a letter from a student who was very sensitive to meditation and often felt sick afterwards. Holy objects also made her feel uncomfortable.

The Merely Imputed I

Student’s letter to Rinpoche My dear, smiling, happy monk, I cannot tell you how much I appreciated your gifts of books, posters, cards and most of all, your letter to me.