Question asked by Renã Augusto Pereira Martins
Hello, good afternoon, I am speaking from Brazil, in the state of São Paulo, in the city of Salto de Pirapora. First of all, I want to thank you for the opportunity to speak with your organization. My heart is filled with joy to have this opportunity. I am a beginner practitioner of Tibetan Buddhism, and I suffer from a lot of anxiety. This anxiety hinders my daily activities such as going further from home and working, as well as affecting my romantic and financial matters. I would like to know if you recommend any practices to alleviate anxiety and help me heal. I also ask for prayers for myself. I have admiration and a connection with Tsem Rinpoche.
Thank you very much in advance.
Dear Rena,
Thank you for your message and greetings from Malaysia! We are glad that feel a connection with Tsem Rinpoche. There are many different practices within Tibetan Buddhism that can help in any situation we are going through in life.
In the case of axiety, the best practice you can engage in is the Guru Yoga of Lama Tsongkhapa. It’s the central practice within our lineage and has many benefits. One of those is helping to overcoming the anxiety and depression. Here are some resources on the practice to help you:
> Online prayer text: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/prayers-and-sadhanas/sadhana-prayers.html#19
> Video commentary to the practice by Tsem Rinpoche: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/me/tsongkapas-daily-practice-video-commentary.html
> Condensed Tsongkapa practice for happiness and clear mind: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/all-about-tsongkhapa-the-benefits-and-his-practice.html
> Teaching on Lama Tsongkhapa’s benefits: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/sayonara-to-depression.html
We also have a book all about Lama Tsongkhapa’s practice available here:
> https://www.vajrasecrets.com/products/tsongkhapa-a-simple-guide-to-a-powerful-practice
Lama Tsongkhapa’s Guru Yoga actually forms the first half of our daily sadhana here in Kechara, which is known as the Diamond Path (https://www.vajrasecrets.com/products/diamond-path). This practice includes the practice of Dorje Shugden, which removes obstacles and creates the conditions to succeed both in life and spiritual progress.
I hope this helps. You can always ask more questions here, or email Care@Kechara.com as well. Thank you.