Pema Chödrön Inspired Tonglen Practice

In the Tibetan Buddhist practice of Tonglen, “taking and sending,” you visualize taking in the pain of another on the in-breath and sending out healing energy on the out-breath. The process deepens your heart, widens your circle of compassion, and frees you from the mire of pity. You cultivate love, and begin to access the open dimension of your being. This meditation emulates the style of Tonglen taught by Pema Chödrön.

Music by Christopher Lloyd Clarke

Photo by Lahiru Supunchandra

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I noticed that it was difficult for me to switch between experiencing the suffering of another and feeling the softening that I wanted to send them. As I accessed the heavier energy, I found that the contraction and grief remained, even when prompted to focus on ease and peace. This may indicate that doing other kinds of meditation to increase my capacity might be useful, so that I’m more resourced for tonglen practice.