Rinpoche sent the following letters, gifts and books to a center director who hosted a visit and did an excellent job. Rinpoche included letters for the city’s mayor and a minister, who he had met at the director’s house.

My very dear one,I was very very happy to receive your kind letter and also to have met you. I am also happy that you will attempt to read the book I sent when you have a free moment.It was the first time I had seen the Karma Kit, which I sent you.

Rinpoche sent this message to US Congressman Dennis Kucinich.

Annually:

In July 2009, Rinpoche checked what could be beneficial for Colombia, as a whole, and sent the following advice to the director of an FPMT center there.

My very dear Jack, Thank you for sending this. You know it is very important to have a clear understanding of things.

Your Royal Highness, the King of Nepal – beautiful and holy Nepal, our country.

My most dear, most kind, most precious, wish-fulfilling Julie,Thank you for your email. I am very sorry for the long delay. Yes, I understand your difficulties, having a different faith.

An Iranian student who was very depressed asked Rinpoche for advice. Rinpoche sent this hand-written card to the student. Lightly edited for publication.