Still do that meditation on emptiness. Think problem why, because of the I, the self. But this is not there. Then meditate one-pointedly on that point. Depending on time, you can do other things as well, then look at the problem. HA HA HO. Who!

My very dear one,Thank you very much for your kind letter. You mentioned a self-destructive habit and other things, however this can definitely be changed. It can definitely be changed by looking at the mistakes and shortcomings of such a habit.

A nun doing retreat requested prayers on how to realize emptiness and overcome obstacles in the retreat.

Student: Sometimes in retreat, when you really meditate that everything is appearance, an illusion, and empty, it feels like the mind can become very depressed.Rinpoche: Depressed?Student: Yes, very cold…Rinpoche: It should be other way around.

A nun wrote to Rinpoche with some questions about the meaning of emptiness, among other issues.

A student at the Master’s Program in Italy asked about the merit of studying the perfection of wisdom compared with other virtuous actions. Here is her letter, followed by Rinpoche’s response.

A student wrote to Rinpoche asking for advice about his business and his practice. The student’s questions and Rinpoche's responses are below.

Your Holiness, who is Buddha of Compassion, source of happiness and peace, and sole object of refuge for all of us sentient beings, I humbly prostrate at your holy lotus feet.I want to deeply express Your Holiness’ limitless kindness by showing a hea

Rinpoche offered these verses to His Holiness the Dalai Lama at Losar.

Your Holiness, Avalokiteshvara, most compassionate of all the Buddhas, originator of all living beings’ peace and happiness, great leader of peace in this world:We, the children of the Maitreya Project Universal Education School, welcome you to Bodhg