The Dalai Lama reveals the secret to long life and good health

The Dalai Lama.

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The 14th Dalai Lama revealed the recipe for long life, referring in the context to the necessary daily sleeping hours and other things he needs for his health.

In a video of an online meeting with Indian doctors, released by the We Will Preserve Tibet Fund, the Dalai Lama said: “We need to be aware that if our minds are angry and disturbed by different emotions, this also affects our physical condition. For example, Blood pressure rises, we can't sleep peacefully, etc.

A relaxed mind is a major factor in having good health.

And speaking of me, since my mind is at rest, every night I sleep very quietly and deeply for 9 hours.

Such sleep is of great importance."

The world-famous Buddhist spiritual leader recalled that a politician told him that he only sleeps 4-5 hours a day and would like more, and the Dalai Lama commented: “Even for politicians and businessmen, adequate, sound and restful sleep is essential, and positively affects the state of mind. The work of all the elements of the body.

Regarding his lifestyle, the Dalai Lama revealed that after a deep sleep for 9 hours, he spends several hours daily in meditation, noting that “regardless of the problems I see, my mind remains at rest,” noting that “peace of mind is very necessary for health.” The mental and the physical are achieved, first of all, with the help of the development of krona (sympathy) and observance of the equally important principle of ahimsa (non-violence. Compassion, in turn, can be developed through meditation."