Buddha’s Triangle: A Path to Inner Stillness

In the realm of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the body is viewed as a landscape of flowing energy, where subtle pressure points can influence the balance of mind, body, and spirit. One powerful yet gentle technique is known as Buddha’s Triangle—a trio of acupuncture points cherished for their calming, centering, and restorative effects.

While traditionally activated through acupuncture, these points can also be stimulated using acupressure—a non-invasive, time-honored practice that uses the fingertips instead of needles. By applying steady, intentional pressure to specific locations along the body's energy pathways (or meridians), acupressure helps dissolve energetic blockages and encourages the smooth circulation of Qi, the body’s vital life force.

Unlike acupuncture, which requires a trained practitioner, acupressure is simple, safe, and easily practiced at home. No tools are necessary—only a quiet space, mindful awareness, and the willingness to listen to your body. With just a few minutes of focused touch, you can invite stillness into your day, reduce emotional tension, and reconnect with your natural rhythm.

What Is Buddha’s Triangle?

Buddha’s Triangle refers to a synergistic combination of three acupuncture points on the wrist and forearm:

1. Heart 7 (HT7) – “Spirit Gate”

Where it is:

• On the pinky side of your wrist crease, right where your hand meets your forearm.

• Slide your finger along the crease until you feel a small dip beside a thick tendon.

How to find it:

• Hold your palm up.

• Look near the pinky side of the wrist crease.

• Gently press beside the tendon—you may feel slight tenderness.

Traditional Function in TCM:

• Calms the Shen (spirit/mind)

• Nourishes Heart blood and yin

• Clears Heart heat

Emotional/Spiritual Use:

• Anchors the spirit, soothes anxiety and restlessness

• Ideal for emotional hypersensitivity and insomnia

• Encourages emotional clarity and mental calm

Modern Applications:

• Used for anxiety, panic attacks, emotional instability

• Helpful in sleep support routines and trauma-informed care

2. Pericardium 6 (PC6) – “Inner Pass”

Where it is:

2–3 finger widths above the wrist crease, centered between two tendons on the inner forearm

How to find it:

• Place three fingers above your wrist crease

• Press gently between the tendons where your top finger lands

Traditional Function in TCM:

• Opens the chest, regulates the Heart

• Harmonises the Stomach (great for nausea)

• Calms the Shen

Emotional/Spiritual Use:

• Connects the Heart and Mind, allowing emotional release

• Eases tightness in the chest, anxiety, grief, heartbreak

• Builds emotional resilience

Modern Applications:

• Widely used for nausea (including during chemotherapy)

• Supports anxiety management and nervous digestion

3. Lung 9 (LU9) – “Great Abyss”

Where it is:

• On the thumb side of your wrist crease, at the base of the thumb

• Right beside your strongest radial pulse

How to find it:

• Hold your palm up

• Slide your finger along the wrist toward your thumb

• Feel for the pulse—LU9 is in a dip next to it

Traditional Function in TCM:

• Tonifies Lung Qi and Yin

• Promotes circulation and clears phlegm

Emotional/Spiritual Use:

• Helps release grief and deep emotional sorrow

• Reconnects you with breath and inspiration

• Supports the energetic process of letting go

  
  

Modern Applications:

• Assists with respiratory conditions (e.g., asthma, chronic cough)

• Used in grief processing and emotional breathwork

Together, these points form a triangle on the wrist and forearm. When used together, they help harmonize the Heart, Lung, and Pericardium meridians—inviting stillness, softening emotional overwhelm, and nurturing your inner landscape.

How to Use Buddha’s Triangle for Acupressure at Home

What You'll Need:

• Clean hands

• A quiet space

• 5–10 minutes of focused presence

(Optional: calming music, essential oils, meditation timer)

Pro Tip for Flow

Use this sequence to support emotional release and calm:

1. LU9 → Let go and reconnect with the breath

2. PC6 → Soothe the heart and process emotions

3. HT7 → Ground the spirit and invite peace

Repeat on both wrists for energetic balance.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Find the Points

Use your opposite hand to locate LU9, PC6, and HT7. Gently explore each spot until you feel a slight dip or tenderness.

2. Apply Gentle Pressure

Using your thumb or index finger, press each point firmly but gently. Hold for **1–2 minutes** each. Breathe deeply.

3. Follow the Sequence

Start with LU9 (thumb side), then PC6 (inner forearm), and finish with HT7 (pinky side).

4. Mindful Breathing

Inhale for a count of 4, hold for 4, and exhale slowly for 6–8. Let your breath guide you deeper into stillness.

5. Complete with Stillness

After the sequence, rest your hands on your lap. Sit quietly for a few moments and notice the shift in your body, mind, or heart.

When to Use Buddha’s Triangle

• During stress, anxiety, or overwhelm

• Before bed to support restful sleep

• As a pre-meditation ritual

• In moments of emotional grief or tension

• As part of a morning or evening self-care routine

Buddha’s Triangle is a powerful yet gentle way to bring ancient healing wisdom into your everyday life. It reminds us that calm, clarity, and emotional grounding are never far away—they’re quite literally at your fingertips.

Though it’s not a substitute for professional care when needed, this simple acupressure sequence can become a sacred pause in your day—a moment to return home to yourself.