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He reflects on how Western lifestyles—less physical activity and more mental engagement—can benefit from integrating more bodily practices. Creating dances or physical movements inspired by traditional Tibetan monk dances can help Westerners restore balance and calm their busy minds.
Spiritual Warrior Wisdom and the Inner Enemy
Drawing from Buddhist stories, Tulzang narrates the metaphor of a warrior battling himself rather than external foes. The lesson is that our true enemy resides within—attachments, ego, and misperceptions—that cause suffering and cloud awareness. He emphasizes the importance of subjugation—training the body and mind to follow and support each other—culminating in insights from ancient masters who practiced extreme austerity to attain realization.