Meditations against PTSD: Buddhist practices are planned for the "spiritual and psychological rehabilitation of SVO participants" in Tuva.

A scientific and practical conference dedicated to this topic is currently taking place in Kyzyl, пишет head of the republic Vladislav Khovalyg.

"We must explore all available methods of providing assistance to both military personnel and their families," the governor asserts. "The works of Buddhist teachers, including therapeutic practices, are supported by modern science."

How to сообщается According to the region's official website, the conference is taking place from December 18 to 20 and is being organized by the Tuva government, the Foundation for the Promotion of Buddhist Education, Tuvan State University, and the Kamby Lama Administration.

The day before, at the TuvSU base took place The first master classes will cover the topics of "Spiritual practices for coping with post-traumatic stress disorder" and "Corrective practices based on the integration of the principles of gong fu, Zen Buddhism, Tibetan systems, and brain asymmetry."

"After returning home, [soldiers] may find it difficult to transition to civilian life," the university's website states. "Practicing psychologists and Buddhist spiritual practices can both provide assistance with spiritual and psychological rehabilitation and help alleviate stress, anxiety, and depression."

Photo: TuvSU press service