Tonglen – Developing Compassion For Self & Others

This tonglen practice was recorded in response to the coronavirus crisis, although the wording is general. Tonglen is a compassion or loving kindness practice from the Tibetan tradition, which connects the will to love with the flow of the in- and out-breathing. This practice includes a reminder to respond to our own resistance and pain with love.

Reviews

Wonderful feelings to take others suffering and transform it to lovingkindness

A wonderful way to self soothe and send relief and kindness into the world. 💓

A lovely tonglen practice with the perfect balance of guidance and silence🪷

Really nice solid meditation. I like that he paces it well - not rushed. He also leaves you to sit in it for a few minutes at the end.

I am grateful for this kind and supportive introduction to the practice of tonglen. The teacher guides us into the practice and then there is a period of silent meditation ending with a gong. The teacher's poetic use of language opened up new ways of seeing and being with Dharma. The whole meditation was heart-opening.