Tong-len Retreat for Cancer
Rinpoche gave the following advice to a nun who had cancer.
My dear Elaine,
I checked regarding your cancer and it’s important for you to immediately start retreat. The retreat should be for a minimum of three weeks, but it doesn't have to be strict, you can keep it relaxed. The main subject is tong-len. Do Lama Chöpa every morning and then use the verse on tong-len. Recite it in a contemplative way, not fast, so that you can meditate. The main thing is to recite the verse and contemplate its meaning while doing the meditation. It is not about doing a certain number.
Do this as much as you can, in a retreat style, not pushing too much, taking it easy, for a minimum of three weeks. Then, the puja she-nyin dü-dog needs to be done seven times. In my observation it is best if Drati Khangtsen does this for you. Check with Geshe Khedrup or Geshe Gyurme for help contacting Drati Khangsten to organize the pujas.
Once you have finished the retreat, it is good if you can have another medical checkup to see how the cancer is and also contact me again at that time.
With much love and prayers...