Radical Compassion - Tonglen, Karuna - Brahmavihara Series

Compassion Meditation is essentially called “Tonglen” — an ancient spiritual method of cultivating compassion for all sentient beings. Originating from Tibetan Buddhism, the word “Tonglen” is Tibetan for “giving and taking” (or sending and receiving). To practice Tonglen, one visualizes themselves taking in the suffering of others on the in-breath, and on the out-breath, sending out relief. The practise encourages us to discover our own humanness and to accept it.

Reviews

What a lovely and powerful tonglen practice! The audio quality is a little echoey at the beginning but gets better and easier to hear not far into it. Don't let that stop you from trying this wonderful tonglen session! One of my faves for sure😃

So powerful. I definitely will come back to this meditation. In a time where there is so much turmoil in the world, this is the opportunity to transform suffering. Thank you so much.

As the air in Montana is filled with hot summer smoke, breathing in suffering was easily understood. Cool, Maine sea air, moss, mist and costal roses exhaled. I found this meditation powerful, with tears, and I end with a smile knowing I am a bridge. Thank you.

Beautiful all encompassing practice. Thank you for this lovely contribution. May you remain healthy, happy and free. 🌻💞

Thank you so much for your loving guidance ❤️❤️❤️