Feeding Not Fighting: Transforming Collective Anxiety into an Ally

In this powerful edition of Lama Live, Lama Tsultrim Allione shares the transformative practice of "feeding your demons," a modern adaptation of the ancient Tibetan Buddhist practice of Chöd. Drawing from the teachings of 11th-century Tibetan yogini Machig Labdrön, Lama Tsultrim guides viewers through a practical five-step process for working with collective anxiety and fear surrounding political instability, climate change, and other global challenges. Rather than fighting against our fears, this compassionate approach invites us to identify, personify, and feed our "demons," transforming them into allies that can provide guidance and support during difficult times.

Key Sections with Timestamps:

00:01:04 - Introduction and Welcome
00:05:01 - Origins and Purpose of Feeding Your Demons Practice
00:08:37 - Overview of the Five-Step Process
00:19:21 - Group Sharing of Current Concerns and Anxieties
00:24:29 - Beginning of Guided Practice
00:34:07 - Personifying the Demon
00:38:21 - Asking the Demon Three Key Questions
00:42:07 - Feeding the Demon to Complete Satisfaction
00:47:10 - Meeting and Integrating with the Ally
01:01:19 - Questions and Reflections on the Practice
01:21:01 - Information on Upcoming Training Programs

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