A popular concept in Western world

1. Presented by;
Ven. Dhammarama
100 Level
3rd Semester
Sri Lanka International Buddhist Academy

2. CONTENT
 What is Stress
 Reasons of Stress
 Symptoms of Stress
 Learn to manage Stress
 Conclusion
 References

3. Stress is a natural
response to
anything that
challenges your
body or mind
Physical, mental or
emotional strain or
tension

4. REASONS OF STRESS
Bad experience in childhood
Unsuitable marriage
Weakness of sex
Social isolation
Imbalance of finance
phobias
Puberty
Old age

5. STRESS SYMPTOMS
Initial stage
Psychological symptom
Emotional symptom
Physical symptom
Behavioral symptom

6. STRESS SYMPTOMS
 psychological
Anger
Depression
Increased Errors
Frustration
 Physical
Headache
Back Pain
Upset stomach
Aches and Pains

7. COMMON SIGNS OF STRESS
Sleeping difficulties
breathlessness
Feeling tired
Problem with memory
Sexual difficulties
Dizziness
Problem with concentrating
Change in eating habits
Feeling nervous or anxious
Feeling angry
Feeling that you can’t overcome difficulties in your life
Without reason get angry

8. LEARN TO MANAGE STRESS
Stress can be
manage

9. LEARN TO MANAGE STRESS
Stress Management Techniques
1. Relaxation Techniques 2. Exercise

10. THE BUDDHIST WAY OF
MANAGING STRESS
Stress Management Techniques According to
Sabbāsava Sutta
 Dassanā pahātabbā
 Saṃvarā pahātabbā
 Paṭisevanā pahātabbā
 Adhivāsanā pahātabbā
 Parivajjanā pahātabbā
 Vinodanā pahātabbā
 Bhāvanā pahātabbā
By seeing
By restraining
By using
By enduring
By avoiding
By removing
By developing

11. THE BUDDHIST WAY OF
MANAGING STRESS
Stress Management Techniques According to
Vitakka-Santhana Sutta
 Añña nimitta Reflect another object
 Ādīnava nimitta Examine the danger
 Asati amanasikāro Non attention
 Vitakka saṇṭhāna Distract thought reduction
 Dantebhidantamādhāya Apply every effort to defeat

12. THE BUDDHIST WAY OF
MANAGING STRESS
According to Mettanisamsa Sutta there are
eleven benefits we can receive.
 He sleeps well
 He awakes well
 He doesn’t see evil dreams
 He is pleasant to human beings
 He is pleasant to non-human beings
 Gods protect him
 Fire, poison and sword cannot touch him
 His mind can concentrate quickly
 His concentrate is serene
 He dies without confused
 He will be born in the Brahma-world after his death

13. CONCLUSION
Stress is a natural
response to anything
that challenge your
mind. You can’t banish
stress from your life, but
you can learn to manage
it. Therefore, be mindful
when you experience
stress. You will definitely
be able to manage
stress completely.

14. REFERENCES
 NHS choices
http://www.nhs.uk
 Dhammapada
The way of truth
 Mental Health America
http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net
 Vitakka Saṇṭhāna Sutta
Majjhima Nikāya 1, Mūla Paṇṇāsa 2, Sīhanāda Vagga 10
 Sabbāsava Sutta
Majjhima Nikāya 1, Mūla Paṇṇāsa 1, Mūla Paṇṇāsa Vagga 2)
 Mettanisamsa Sutta
Anguttara Nikaya