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.
Teachings
Non-harming
Advice on how to avoid harming animals and practices to purify the karma of killing.
Practicing in Prison
Advice from Lama Zopa Rinpoche for those practicing in prison.
Retreats
Advice for students doing a retreat. Includes advice about the need for harmony in retreat and what to do if there are obstacles.
Completion of a Retreat
Big Appreciation for Namgyalma Retreat
Hayagriva Retreat
Nuns’ Retreat
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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.
Heresy and Negative Thoughts
Heretical Thoughts During Nyung Näs
Negative Mind
Overwhelmed by Obstacles
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Purification Practices
Advice on practices for the purification of past non-virtuous actions.
Nyung Näs
700 Nyung Näs Seems Good
A Billion, Zillion Thanks for Nyung Näs
A Powerful Practice
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Wind Imbalance / Lung
Lama Zopa Rinpoche receives thousands of letters every year from people seeking guidance on a variety of issues.
Lung and Spirit Harm
Spirit Harm and Lung
Strong Lung and Spirit Harm
Wind Imbalance / Lung
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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).
Mahayana Mind Training
Burdened by Obstacles
Everything Comes from the Mind
Experiencing Problems for Others
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Practices to Benefit Animals
Advice on animal health care, animal liberation and various practices and mantras that benefit animals.