Obviously being relaxed doesn't mean that you make no effort.

Of course, now as a woman you can do so much, without being necessarily a rinpoche.

Most of the spiritual traditions were very theistic and the idea of an external god pulling the strings didn't resonate with me. I then discovered Buddhism and found the perfect path. I felt so grateful to the Buddha for having given the path, and not just explaining the end result, but showing so clearly how to get there.

Distraction is the main problem for us all - what the Buddha called the monkey mind. We need to tame this monkey mind.

Doing retreats, getting personal teachings from time to time from inspiring teachers, all of this helps to recharge our batteries. Then we get inspired and can carry what we've gained into our daily life, which is very important.

There are other ways of benefiting than by being a recognized tulku and sitting on a throne.

I do think that someone who decides to devote themselves entirely to the spiritual life, that that is more meritorious.