Towards Bodhicitta: Tonglen For Yourself

This meditation is from a series of teachings Venerable Sangye Khadro gave in part of the text “Ornament for Clear Realization.” This is the tenth meditation of 11, though they do not need to be listened to in order.

Tonglen is the practice of imagining taking on others' suffering and giving away your happiness. Though it can be done with anyone in mind, this meditation visualizes taking pain and giving happiness to your future self. With practice and time, we can extend tonglen to others.