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Teachings

General Illnesses

Lama Zopa Rinpoche receives thousands of letters every year from people seeking guidance on a variety of issues.

Spare the Insects

Advice on saving the lives of insects,and what to do when we find insects such as cockroaches and ants in our home or at the Dharma center.

Non-harming

Advice on how to avoid harming animals and practices to purify the karma of killing. 

Retreats

Advice for students doing a retreat. Includes advice about the need for harmony in retreat and what to do if there are obstacles.  

Daily Practices

Advice from Lama Zopa Rinpoche on how to establish a daily Dharma practice. Rinpoche also offers advice to students about restarting their daily practice.

Practice Problems

Advice to students who are experiencing difficulties with their practice. 

Wind Imbalance / Lung

Lama Zopa Rinpoche receives thousands of letters every year from people seeking guidance on a variety of issues.

Mind Training (lo-jong)

Advice on the Mahayana practice of thought transformation, including how to transform problems and the practice of tonglen (taking and giving).