Address by the Shajin Lama of Kalmykia Telo Tulku Rinpoche

Dear friends! Some of you have probably already heard that I fell ill with the coronavirus and had to be hospitalized in Moscow. Yesterday I was discharged from the hospital; I am at home, but I must remain in self-isolation. I was fortunate that my case of the illness was not severe, but I still had a high fever and body aches. Thanks to my friends in Moscow, I was admitted to a clinic where I was given good care. Now I am recovering, and I feel better with each passing day. I would like to remind you: please, take care of yourselves as much as you possibly can. I tried to follow all the rules, but I still caught COVID. So please, make every effort to protect yourselves and those around you. Even though the symptoms of the illness may seem not so serious, this virus has a very strong effect on one's mental and emotional state, and this is no joke at all. Fortunately, I had read about these symptoms and was prepared. Thanks to the practice of the Dharma, I am able to cope with mood swings and work on my emotions. Without the Dharma, I am sure it would have been very difficult. Take care of yourselves and be ready at any time for any difficulties. Thank you very much to everyone who cared for me. I am already on the road to recovery.