Wish to Take Ordination
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A young man had developed a strong wish to become a monk from the age of fifteen. He had started studying Buddhism as a teenager and had taken refuge. He had some brain damage and a very kind heart.
Dear one,
Thank you for your letter regarding his wish to take ordination. Rinpoche has checked several times and advised that he has to practice Vajrapani, Hayagriva, Garuda every day, and do five malas of the mantra daily.
The Lama Gyupas at Kopan also need to do Drugchuma puja for him. Explain his situation so they understand.
For him to become a monk at this time looks difficult. First he needs to do these practices for some time, and then it can be checked again.