How Does the Dalai Lama Sleep?

How Does the Dalai Lama Sleep?

Written by Michael Penny, October 30, 2012



During one presentation His Holiness talked about the value of meditation in support of good health. Afterward, he addressed “Compassion as a Global Value.”

The Dalai Lama’s message was the universal theme of compassion and the value of perceiving our similarities rather than our differences. He noted in particular the similarities among religions.

He took questions. Most notable: “Given the demands on your time, the stresses of flying around the world and speaking in different time zones, how do you take care of your health?”

He answered, “Good sleep”.

He described how he keeps to a very disciplined routine. He finishes his work day around 4:00 pm and goes to bed at 7:00 pm. This gives him time to relax, eat, meditate, and prepare himself for bed. He then rises at 3:30 am and follows his morning routine, including meditation and prayers, until 7:00 when he has breakfast.

He enjoys eight or nine hours of good sleep every night.

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