I Tried the Dalai Lama's (strict) Daily Routine – ep. 6

Summary by Krater

The creator attempts to live like the 14th Dalai Lama for three days in an Austrian cabin, following a strict daily routine of meditation, reflection, and slowing down.

From the video

Answers: What is it like to live like the Dalai Lama for three days?

• Dalai Lama daily routine
• living like the Dalai Lama
• Tibetan Buddhist meditation
• slow living
• mindfulness and meditation
• Tonglen breathing technique

Ingredients

• Tsampa
• noodle soup
• oatmeal
• banana
• blueberries

What it concludes

• Living according to the Dalai Lama's routine requires extreme discipline, especially when transitioning from a fast-paced modern lifestyle to one centered on slowing down.
• Meditation is essential for dealing with daily emotions and improving well-being rather than preparing for the next life.
• Sleep is highlighted as the most important meditation for everyone, necessary for survival rather than just relaxation.
• Mindfulness practices like Tonglen and daily routines help cultivate compassion and provide a way to process negative emotions by breathing in suffering and breathing out compassion.
• Slowing down and practicing self-observation allows one to learn about their internal universe and appreciate the beauty around them.