What are the Tibetan monks hiding? Life of Tibetan monks

Many people have an idea about Tibet only from the books of various hoaxers like Lobsang Rampa and the ophthalmologist Muldashev. Needless to say, the reality is completely different?

Consider the most common myths about Tibet.

Myth one.

Tibetan culture is very ancient

Very ancient cultures are Indian and Chinese, as for the Tibetan, it is, of course, original, of great interest, but, nevertheless, young. In Tibet, living conditions are very harsh, and it is clear that people settled there when places with more acceptable conditions were already occupied. Only because of this, the Tibetan culture cannot be as old as various visionaries write about it, such as Lobsang Rampa, Muldashev and their followers.

The fact that anything definite can be said about Tibetan culture starting only from the 6th-7th centuries of our era is evidenced by both historical documents and archaeological finds.

Myth two.

Tibetan monks and ordinary Tibetans live a very long time thanks to ancient knowledge Tibetan medicine

A hundred years ago, the average life expectancy in Tibet was about forty years. Despite the much-lauded Tibetan medicine. Local medicine simply could not cope with many diseases that affected longevity, and only when they began to combine it with Western medicine did a qualitative breakthrough occur. To date, the average life expectancy of a Tibetan, according to various sources, is from 60 to 67 years.
Tibetan medicine is unique, original, very interesting, but far from omnipotent. She certainly helped the Tibetans survive in the harsh conditions of the highlands, but nothing more.

Myth three.

If you want to plunge into the ocean of spirituality, go to Tibet

In order to plunge into this "ocean", in fact, you do not need to go anywhere. You can do this without leaving the room. Spirituality does not depend on the location of the one who yearns for it.

As for Tibetan spirituality, in order to touch it, it’s better to go not to Tibet (in which everything related to it was actively destroyed by the Chinese during the Cultural Revolution and continues to be veiled now), but to India: Ladakh , Spiti and places of mass settlement of Tibetans and Tibetan monks (such as Dharmasala).

For example, in the Spiti Valley (Indian Himalayas) in the village of Tabo there is a monastery of the same name. It was founded in 998. Over the past thousand years, the tradition has not been interrupted for a second, and getting into it, as if by a time machine, you are transported to the distant, distant past.

Myth four.

Muldashev's books are serious scientific works about the secrets of Tibet

Muldashev is the successor of the work of Lobsang Rampa, who was the first to write about the treasures of the civilization that preceded us, hidden in the depths of the Himalayas, about huge "Atlanteans" sleeping in mysterious caves and guarded by stern lamas, about levitation, astral travel, passing through walls and other miracles performed by kind Tibetan monks. But, it must be said that Muldashev approached the writing of his books creatively and added to the legacy of his predecessor a lot of his fantasies, to put it mildly. For those who have not been to Nepal and Tibet, the ophthalmologist's books may seem plausible, but to anyone who has even just visited those places, it is clear that Muldashev's works are just a commercial project. If someone wants to read more detailed revelations of the Ufa ophthalmologist, then I advise you to turn to the books of the scientific observer of the Izvestia newspaper Petr Obraztsov, in which he leaves no stone unturned from Muldashev's theories.

Trip to Little Tibet (Indian Himalayas) in July 2016.

Myth five.

Jesus Christ studied in Tibet in Buddhist monasteries

As much as he wanted to, he couldn't have done it. I consider the tales of his visit to India to be a duck (which is a topic for a separate conversation), but theoretically it was possible. As for Tibet, the first Buddhist Tibetan monasteries appeared at the earliest 600 years after the death of Christ himself.

Myth six.

Once in Tibet and talking with Tibetan monks, you can gain superpowers

The vast majority of Tibetan monks themselves do not possess these superpowers at all. Once in the Tibetan monasteries, you can only touch the unique Tibetan culture, Tibetan medicine and the fundamental foundations of Tibetan Buddhism. Everything else is a long and, it is possible that severe practice. Some foreigners go for it. Some even become lamas (not all schools of Tibetan Buddhism, however, recognize them). But one cannot achieve instant awakening just by entering Tibetan monasteries.

Myth seven.

There was slavery in Tibet, Tibetan monks are not at all “white and fluffy kittens”

One of the most high mountain schools in the world. The village of Kibber. Height 4200 m. Small Tibet.

Behind last years some blogs and websites posted materials (reprints from foreign sources) with sensational headlines something like: "The whole truth about Tibet." These revelations were accompanied by evidence in the form of photographs (and even the logo of the Chinese news agency Xinhua was left!!!), which depicted the "crimes of the Tibetan clergy and feudal lords" committed until that remarkable moment when the Chinese army carried out the mission of liberation with bayonets the working people of Tibet from the exploiters. From one blog, these stories were dragged to another and everywhere they were accompanied by comments like: “This is how it really is! And we: Dalai Lama, Dalai Lama! But he is the defender of world imperialism! And all the Tibetan uprisings are initiated by the CIA!” And it does not matter that the bloggers who posted these materials have never been to Tibet themselves and have never seen a single Tibetan monk live. They were believed and continue to be believed by thousands of people. And absolutely in vain.

For six years now, every year I have been spending a lot of time in places where Tibetan culture and traditions have been preserved intact. I communicate a lot with Tibetans and Tibetan monks. These are harsh, sometimes tough, people. And what can people be like in those places where you do not live, but survive? But at the same time, they are sincere, kind and simple, and simply incapable of even the slightest share of those crimes that Chinese propagandists attribute to them.

Yes, there was a feudal society in Tibet before the Chinese military invasion. It certainly wasn't perfect. But for some reason, there were no armed uprisings against the clergy and feudal lords in Tibet, but there were against the Chinese occupation, and the bulk of the rebels were precisely those "dispossessed" whom the Chinese "liberated from the exploiters."

In the format of this material, I do not want to write too much on this topic. To summarize briefly: there was no slavery in Tibet, “the terrible truth about the Tibetan clergy and feudal lords” is a propaganda canard created under the strict guidance of the Xinhua agency to justify the genocide of Tibetans by the Maoists during the Cultural Revolution and the current Sinification of Tibet.

And, finally, a small quote from the book of the former Tibetan peasant Dondub Cheodong “Life in the Red Flag People's Commune” about life before the arrival of the Chinese: “I belonged to what the Chinese now call Tibetan serfs ... There were six of us in the family ... Our house was two-story, walled. On the first floor we kept cattle: four yaks, twenty-seven sheep and goats, two donkeys. Our land plot was four and a half khel (0.37 hectares). And in our places there was not a single beggar.

With respect to Tibet, there are two extremes in the mass consciousness. One is the enthusiastic perception of all Tibetan monks as "darlings" - miracle workers. The second is an opinion about the terrible reactionary nature of the Tibetan clergy. But the middle is not in vain called golden ...

The history of the Tibetan doctrine, or as it is also called - "Lamaism", begins far back in the 6th-7th century AD. However, despite such an impressive time period, it has not been completely solved to this day. Part of the reason for this is the disciples' commitment to silence. But more on that later. We, as uninitiated in the essence of the worldview, are given only to slightly open this veil.

Tibetan philosophy of life

Having much in common with classical Buddhism, Tibetan teaching is focused on liberation from earthly suffering. In order to be able to reach the end, one who has embarked on such a difficult path must understand the structure of the universe. And there are two options here:

"The path of small opportunities" - saving oneself;
"The Path of Great Opportunities" - Responsibility for the salvation of others.

Whichever of them the student prefers, it is possible to complete the ascent to the heights of self-improvement only by practicing philosophical dogmas in today's day.

Physical and daily life

Living far from the bustling world gives Lamaists an incredibly sober mind and a bright consciousness. One day flows smoothly into another and is based on the following principles:

The right combination of hours of wakefulness and sleep. Only getting up with the first rays of the sun you can recharge your batteries. Monks do not welcome daytime sleep, because it worsens physical state and reduces performance.
Morning group exercises on the slope of a mountain peak with dousing cold water in conclusion. This is not only the development of discipline, but also the strengthening of health, and the renewal of the flow of thoughts;
Silence. One reason for the lack of knowledge about the teachings is the Tibetans' commitment to silence. This principle allows them to avoid the negative impact on their aura and maintain the harmony of body and soul;
Speak should be weighing every word. It, like the case, is a reflection of internal imperfection. You need to be able to hold back swear words. And be able to conduct exceptionally reasonable conversations;
Nutrition. It is selected based on the individual needs of the body. Overeating in the teachings of Tibet is simply unacceptable, and indeed impossible;
Monastic clothing must be appropriate for the weather. A supercooled or overheated body can cause an imbalance in the physical, and as a result of the spiritual state;
Fights, theft and sexual perversions are unacceptable for followers of the Tibetan teachings.

Spiritual life

Many who have known domestic well-being agree that happiness is based on somewhat different “three pillars”. According to Tibetan teaching, a harmonious relationship should be built between the functioning of the body and the soul. The following tips may help you with this:

Living for today, learn to lead a calm and measured lifestyle, focused only on the most important things;
Accept the real. Constantly demanding something better from yourself and your environment means to be in constant disappointment. The universe is neutral, it has its own course of time and how we perceive it is purely our development;
Analyze what is happening. Give thanks for the good events sent down from above and timely learn from the negative ones;
Understand that physical illness is the result of spiritual illness;
Strive to perfect your own character. As water wears away a stone, one should teach oneself a positive way of thinking: to be patient, fair and wise in dealing with others and with oneself;
Develop yourself creatively, because proximity to art allows you to activate hidden abilities and understand the essence of the universe much deeper;
Give voice to intuition. Looking for answers to all your questions on the side is not the most successful approach. In most cases, the answer lies within us;
On the path to maintaining balance, meditate regularly. And it is best to do it in silence with the first rays of the sun.

How do Tibetan monks meditate?

Technical equipment of the XXI century. allowed New York University professor Zoran Josipovic to conduct research on how the brain works during meditation. These experiments showed that the state of harmony was achieved at the moment of activation of the external and internal networks. External is responsible for communication with the world, and internal - with oneself.

Prior to the professor's research, it was believed that when doing daily activities, a person uses an external network. Internal - works at rest. And that the brain is only capable of alternating their work.

However, it became clear that "unity with the world" is comprehended only by the activation of both systems. Possession of this skill requires considerable effort and a fairly long time.

The first thing a Tibetan student needs to learn is to relax. The best indicator of mastering the practice is the ability to fall without consequences.

The next step is to dive into meditation. Important to accept correct posture and free your mind from thoughts.

Meditation is a state of complete relaxation, in which the energy seems to stand still and does not aspire to either the future or the past. It envelops and fills with strength. The body and mind seem to be immersed in warmth. And it overwhelms a person so much that it turns into a state of gratitude to everything and everyone, here and now. Meditation happens:

One-pointed - concentration on one thing. For example, monks first meditate on a small yellow Buddha figurine and set aside a couple of years for this to fully master the skill. The Buddha is visualized with a heavy object for a more stable hold;
Analytical - increasing the level of awareness and acceptance of the moment here and now.

Training usually takes place in the silence of the mountain peaks, with pre-prepared food supplies.

How do monks eat?

Despite the recent global trend to lead a healthy lifestyle ( healthy image life) and adhere to the PP ( Proper nutrition) - Tibetan philosophy is based on several other principles:

The amount of food should be exactly as much as is necessary for the full functioning of the body, but no more. Discomfort in the stomach should not be allowed;
Nutrition based on proteins and carbohydrates should be separated. Plus, due to the fact that proteins are processed for a slightly longer time, food should be distributed throughout the day according to these characteristics;
Avoid coffee. The reason for this is simple - a negative effect on the nervous system;
Chew food thoroughly. This allows you to saturate the stomach faster and for a longer period. And also rid the body of possible overeating;
The next step is to get used to eating only one type of food at a time. For example, if bread is for breakfast, then only bread should be eaten;
Vegetarianism. There are no meat-eaters among the monks of Tibet. They eat eggs, butter, cheese - everything that animals give voluntarily. Special attention is paid to eggs - during physical exertion, Tibetans are reinforced with proteins, and mental - with yolks.

But this whole system is collapsing, if we face the truth. The food of the monks is terrible, only for the simple reason that Tibet is not the promised land, and all the vegetables and fruits necessary for quality nutrition simply do not grow there. The fact that their menu consists of 1-2 meals a day, which includes only 1-2 ingredients, simply cannot fully saturate the body. And we must pay tribute to the air and lifestyle, thanks to which Tibetan monks manage to reach 40 years.

Lifespan

Few people know about the vicissitudes of fate in the formation of a worldview. But the word "" is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear "Tibet". Lamas are credited with living up to 100 years or more. It cannot be otherwise, because they own secrets. It is only worth considering that no matter how unique it is, it still cannot be attributed to the almighty.

The most famous is the life expectancy table of the Tibetan Dalai Lamas, which shows more clearly than others that on average they live 43-45 years. The most long-livers can be attributed only to the I Dalai Lama, who lived in the 14th century. until the age of 83 and died of old age and XIV, who still lives. And now he will probably live to be 100 years old, because due to political confusion with China, the Dalai Lama is on this moment resides in India.

As for the ordinary inhabitants of Tibet, according to official data, their average life expectancy is 60-65 years. However, just 100 years ago, this figure was even lower and amounted to< 40.

Superpowers or inventions?

A question of levitation Tibetan practitioners We'll probably leave it up to you though. Since there is no evidence to support the existence of this phenomenon. However - as there is no one hundred percent refutation.

Let's better remember those superpowers that scientific researchers managed to fix:

Tummo. Hanging your own body temperature. The skill is more than necessary, because, living at a height and in the cold, lamaists dress in fairly light clothing. There is even such an exam when the student must sit in the snow at night before dawn, dry his clothes on himself every time they put them dry again and again into the hole;
The practice of slowing metabolism. A skill that helps to spend energy relatively more slowly;
Lung-gom. The meaning of the miracle lies in walking through the snow with incredible speed. To develop such a superpower allow meditation to reduce body weight. Runners who have mastered the skill are able to overcome far more than one hundred kilometers without rest and food;
It is also worth remembering the possession of the miracle of incorruptibility. We all heard about the phenomenon of Itigelov - a lama, who in 1927, at the age of 75, plunged into meditation with instructions to his followers - to exhume him after 3 decades. As a result, a seemingly sleeping person was taken out of the barrel, without any external changes. Its keepers claim that sometimes sweat appears on the teacher's body.

True, and these miracles have their rebuttals. Therefore, to believe or not is only your choice.

Finally

As written earlier, one of the principles of the life of the Lamaists is the acceptance of reality, and not the substitution of what is desired for what is real. Following this rule, it is worth noting that not everyone is given the opportunity to complete their studies in Tibetan Buddhism. For the path is long and hard. But - if all the inhabitants of the planet borrow at least a grain of grains from this teaching, our world will become many times better.

Thinking about life and its components, a reasonable and really developing person will undoubtedly come to the conclusion that it consists not only of everyday affairs, solving pressing problems, the bustle of working days and rest at the right time for this. A truly fulfilling life involves paying attention to all aspects of your being. And a purely materialistic worldview almost never gives a person what he really wants, even if he rarely thinks about it: a feeling of deep happiness and harmony, good health and longevity, the joy of being and satisfaction from every day lived, spiritual development and personal growth in all its manifestations.

Today we will talk about how truly spiritually developed people of one of the most mysterious and enigmatic countries of all time, the monks of Tibet, relate to life. For ease of perception, the information is presented in the form of simple recommendations and is divided into two blocks, each of which relates to a separate aspect of life.

Physical and daily life

The way we act in everyday life is the foundation of our personality. Our actions shape our habits, beliefs, vision of the world and understanding of things. They make us who we are today. To everyday life a person was harmonious and always filled with positive energy, he must adhere to a few simple rules:

Avoid destructive physical manifestations: theft, causing suffering to others, sexual perversion. Always watch your speech: do not lie, do not have stupid conversations, do not swear or slander, exclude obscene words from the lexicon.
One must be benevolent, beware of greed, adhere to views worthy of a person, not wishful thinking. Any manifestation of negativity creates its own vibrations that affect a person's life.
Don't starve and don't overeat. Food should be of high quality and mainly consist of "" products. No need to mix carbohydrates and proteins. Also, do not abuse alcohol, "shop sweets", etc. products.
Always try to dress according to the weather, avoid overheating and hypothermia. Otherwise, there is an imbalance in the work of the body, which affects both the physical and spiritual and emotional state.
Maintain normal sleep and wake patterns. In general, it is recommended to get up as early as possible, because. at an earlier time, a person is affected by light energy, which affects his mood, thoughts, new events, etc. If necessary daytime sleep be sure to sleep less than at night.
Do not sleep after dinner, because. this worsens the physical condition, which is expressed in heaviness, coughing, laziness, frequent colds, and also affects the intellectual state: the thinking process slows down, the sharpness of the mind disappears.
Do sports and exercise, do exercises. It is not necessary to become professional athlete, you can just devote a little time to the exercises every day. It disciplines, gives strength, energy and a feeling of cheerfulness.
Strive to constantly acquire new knowledge. To do this, you can use anything: communication, books, documentaries and so on. The main thing is that the information is useful and its flow is constant. What is equally important is to apply knowledge in practice.
If possible, keep a diary. This has a deep meaning: keeping a diary, a person can become more aware of what is happening to him, delve into the essence of things, better recognize himself and the features of his nature, see some patterns and draw conclusions.
Listen to more music - it has a beneficial effect on the emotional background, general state and well-being, develops the inner world, delivers aesthetic pleasure.

Spiritual life

The spiritual aspect of human life plays the same important role as the physical one. Without understanding this, according to the Tibetan monks, a person will be accompanied by failures, suffering, loss and pain. So, the rules of spiritual life:

It must be understood that the causes of human suffering and illness lie mainly in the unfavorable states of consciousness that dominate him. To be healthy physically, you must first be healthy spiritually.
Regular meditation is recommended for spiritual development. It is most useful to practice it alone, but you can also practice it with someone together. Meditation calms the mind, clears thoughts, restores energy balance, strengthens a person's connection with higher powers. It is recommended to meditate early in the morning immediately after waking up. But if it does not work out in the morning, then it is better to choose any other time than not to meditate at all.
Strive for quiet life: without fuss and haste, concentrating on the most important things, paying attention only to what actually requires it, not taking anything to heart and not complicating it, being in a state of presence in the present moment.
Improve yourself daily: show the best features of your character, get rid of addictions, be patient, fair, prudent and wise in all your actions and thoughts. Keep a positive image of yourself and follow it. The more you pay attention to this, the sooner you will develop the right attitude towards life.
Try to remain aware, be careful and attentive to everything. Being in a state of "here and now" allows you to always be aware of what is happening, to understand the meaning of ongoing events; trains attention and the ability to concentrate.
The development of creative potential is another component of the spiritual life. Get creative: write poetry, draw, play musical instruments, train in or. Such practices reveal the potential, activate hidden abilities, ennoble, contribute to the expansion of perception and the emergence of a new view of the world.
From everything that happens to you, you must learn to learn from it. Any external events are a reflection of the inner world. Analyze everything that happens: if something good happened, try to understand what caused it; in the case of negative events, reflect on what your thoughts contributed to this.
Live for today. Tibetan monks say that there is neither yesterday nor tomorrow, but only today and only now. Therefore, every day strive to be the best you can be, pay attention to your family and friends, appreciate every moment and grow spiritually. Yesterday is already gone, and tomorrow may never come.
Accept everything as it is. This applies to everything: people, events, phenomena, things. Remember that neither the world as a whole nor other people owe you anything. Everything always goes on as usual, and if something happens, it means that it should happen. Excessive exactingness makes a person unhappy, because. makes him always expect something from people or life, be disappointed, become depressed. The world is neither good nor bad, it is neutral, everything else depends on our perception.
Develop your intuition and always listen to your inner voice. The hidden side of your personality (read subconscious) always knows the answers to any questions of your mind. You just need to establish contact with her and understand her language. And this is only possible through practice.

This information in no way claims to be comprehensive and does not reveal the whole deep essence of the worldview and beliefs of the Tibetan monks. In fact, all this has a long history and all sorts of features. But just touching the worldview of these people with just a glance, we can draw parallels with our everyday life and see how a modern civilized and educated person can be far from the way of life that would allow him to find himself and come to a harmonious existence. The described rules are very simple. Perhaps this is why many people find it so difficult to stick to them.

Below we invite you to take a short survey that will allow you to understand whether among our readers there are people who strive for a spiritual and conscious life, or even those who themselves adhere to the rules of life of Tibetan monks.

Monk children. Ki Monastery. Little Tibet.

Myths about Tibet

In communicating with friends, acquaintances, I often heard enthusiastic: “I want to go to Tibet!” And not only from exalted ladies, but also from people who are quite serious and have a high social status. The conversation then went something like this:

— To Tibet? Cool! What for?
- Well, why why (at the same time they looked at me as if I were not quite mentally developed)? This is the cradle of civilization. Monasteries! Monks! Mountains! Miracles! Spirituality!

In further conversation, it turned out that the interlocutor had an idea about Tibet only from the books of various kinds of hoaxers like Lobsang Rampa and the ophthalmologist Muldashev. Needless to say, the reality is completely different? Consider the most common myths about Tibet.

Myth one. Tibetan culture is very ancient

Tibetan gompa of the 11th century in the village of Nako. Little Tibet.

The fact that anything definite can be said about Tibetan culture starting only from the 6th-7th centuries of our era is evidenced by both historical documents and archaeological finds.

Myth two.

Tibetan monks and ordinary Tibetans live a very long time thanks to the ancient knowledge of Tibetan medicine

A Tibetan woman offers me tea. The village of Kiiber. Height 4200 m. Small Tibet.

Myth three.

If you want to plunge into the ocean of spirituality, go to Tibet

Stupa in Tabo monastery. Little Tibet.

In order to plunge into this "ocean", in fact, you do not need to go anywhere. You can do this without leaving the room. Spirituality does not depend on the location of the one who yearns for it.

Myth four.

Muldashev's books are serious scientific works about the secrets of Tibet

One of the wonders of Tibet is the footprint of Guru Padmasambhava. Cave in Nako. Little Tibet.

Muldashev is the successor to the work of Lobsang Rampa, who was the first to write about the treasures of the civilization that preceded us, hidden in the depths of the Himalayas, about huge "Atlanteans" sleeping in mysterious caves and guarded by stern lamas, about levitation, astral travel, passing through walls and other miracles performed by kind Tibetan monks. But, it must be said that Muldashev approached the writing of his books creatively and added to the legacy of his predecessor a lot of his fantasies, to put it mildly. For those who have not been to Nepal and Tibet, the ophthalmologist's books may seem plausible, but to anyone who has even just visited those places, it is clear that Muldashev's works are just a commercial project. If someone wants to read more detailed revelations of the Ufa ophthalmologist, then I advise you to turn to the books of the scientific observer of the Izvestia newspaper Petr Obraztsov, in which he leaves no stone unturned from Muldashev's theories.

Myth five.

Jesus Christ studied in Tibet in Buddhist monasteries

Dhankar gompa. Height 4000 m. Small Tibet.

Read more about it here: Jesus Christ in India and Tibet

Myth six.

Once in Tibet and talking with Tibetan monks, you can gain superpowers

Tibetan monks.

Myth seven.

There was slavery in Tibet, Tibetan monks are not at all “white and fluffy kittens”

One of the highest schools in the world. The village of Kibber. Height 4200 m. Small Tibet.

In recent years, some blogs and websites have posted materials (reprints from foreign sources) with sensational headlines something like: "The whole truth about Tibet." These revelations were accompanied by evidence in the form of photographs (and even the logo of the Chinese news agency Xinhua was left!!!), which depicted the "crimes of the Tibetan clergy and feudal lords" committed until that remarkable moment when the Chinese army carried out the mission of liberation with bayonets the working people of Tibet from the exploiters. From one blog, these stories were dragged to another and everywhere they were accompanied by comments like: “This is how it really is! And we: Dalai Lama, Dalai Lama! But he is the defender of world imperialism! And all the Tibetan uprisings are initiated by the CIA!” And it does not matter that the bloggers who posted these materials have never been to Tibet themselves and have never seen a single Tibetan monk live. They were believed and continue to be believed by thousands of people. And absolutely in vain.

For ten years now, every year I have been spending a lot of time in places where Tibetan culture and traditions have been preserved intact. I communicate a lot with Tibetans and Tibetan monks. These are harsh, sometimes tough, people. And what can people be like in those places where you do not live, but survive? But at the same time, they are sincere, kind and simple, and simply incapable of even the slightest share of those crimes that Chinese propagandists attribute to them.

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It is difficult to say whether the stories about the longevity of Tibetan monks are true or fiction. But, perhaps, the legends are true, and behind the walls of ancient monasteries people really live, whose earthly life is much longer than the life of an ordinary person.

According to official statistics, among the current and centenarians of the past, there are representatives of France, America, Canada, Japan, Denmark and Italy. Moreover, the unconfirmed record holder among centenarians is the Chinese Li Qingyun, who is supposedly 267 years old. But there is not a single representative from Tibet. Perhaps it lies in their lifestyle and worldview.

The monks of Tibet lead a hermitic life, devoting most of their time to prayer, meditation and work. They rarely let anyone into their abode, and try not to reveal their secrets. One can only guess what exactly gives the Tibetan monks strength, health and longevity.

One of the secrets of Tibetan centenarians can be called correct mode day. The truth inspired by doctors since childhood - the time for healthy sleep is 8 hours, is not without meaning. It is during this time that the body has time to fully relax and recover. Moreover, you need to go to bed 2-3 hours before midnight, and get up at 6 in the morning. Thus, you can normalize your biorhythms and make your body work most energetically and fruitfully.

Another secret lies in avoiding the hustle and bustle. Those who tried to communicate with Tibetan monks, regardless of the purpose of their visit, noted the taciturnity and lack of emotion of their interlocutors. The correctness of this approach can be confirmed by modern psychologists. In this case, the well-known "all diseases are from the nerves" acquires a new one. It is worth removing all negativity, anxiety, vanity from your life and setting yourself up for the fact that experiences are meaningless and only bring harm, it will change. You will become visibly calmer and physically feel better.

The third secret is constant, but moderate physical exercise and fresh. The monks of Tibet are constantly working in the monastery, providing themselves with food. It is not at all necessary for an ordinary person to make grueling runs every day and spend all the time in gym. Such torture is contraindicated for people suffering from cardiovascular diseases and the elderly. Walking and exercising several times a day will be more useful. This will increase blood flow to the muscles and organs, help the body in good shape.

Another secret can be called moderate. Food should come exactly as much as it is necessary for the normal functioning of the body. Overeating "stretches" the stomach, which leads to obesity, metabolic disorders, cardiovascular and many other diseases. The daily diet should include foods rich in nutrients, vitamins and minerals.

The spiritual life of Tibetan monks is beyond the understanding of an ordinary person. How many people are able to seclude themselves in the mountains, deserts, or voluntarily immure themselves in a tiny room without light and fresh air with only a small gap in the wall through which the meager food is passed? Not everyone can do this, but perhaps it is in such training of the spirit that the secret of longevity lies. Although, there are cases of long life, most of which a person spent lying on the couch.

All newfangled Tibetan techniques”, “special” exercises, “special” voice vibrations and so on - nothing more than speculation based on scarce information about a little-studied group of people who are not going to share their secrets. Myths about levitation, teleportation, telekinesis, life of 300 years or more are just a figment of the imagination of fans of Eastern cultures. Not a single circle of “followers of Tibetan medicine”, not a single technique accessible to a wide range of people has anything to do with real Tibetan monasteries. In addition, such practices have many contraindications, and sometimes even life-threatening.