Dear Lama Zopa,
I am writing to let you know how much I appreciate what you do to benefit all of us.

From my own side, I found the Dharma because a quote from you—that our purpose in life is to benefit others—resonated, and as a result I went to the November 2010 course at Kopan. That experience changed my life, not least of which was forgiving my husband from whom I was separated. We are now together again. He joined me for the November 2011 course, took refuge, as I did, and is now doing some volunteer service at a center.

More recently I was inspired by you making a full prostration, even though it was very difficult. Again, when I see the example you set for guru devotion with your attitude towards His Holiness the Dalai Lama, I think of my own roughness and feel humbled, yet also inspired to do better.

Every minute of every day you work to benefit all beings. It boggles my mind when I think of the far-reaching benefits of the FPMT, with all its centers around the world and I wonder that all of this started with two lamas teaching a few Westerners in Kathmandu.

I am so, so, so grateful to have been touched by your compassion. When I wake up in the morning, I am happy to be alive with a precious human life, and I aspire to the example you set. When I work to apply an antidote to some worldly concern, I am reminded that if it were not for you and for your many dedicated teachers, I would not be making this effort of understanding the purpose for it. I am just very, very grateful.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you.

Sincerely,
Anya