Pema Chodron - Guided Tonglen practise

TONGLEN INSTRUCTION by Pema Chödrön

Tonglen practice is a method for connecting with suffering-our own and that which is all around us, everywhere we go. It is a method for overcoming our fear of suffering and for dissolving the tightness of our hearts. Primarily it is a method for awakening the compassion that is inherent in all of us, no matter how cruel or cold we might seem to be.

We begin the practice by taking on the suffering of a person whom we know to be hurting and wish to help. For instance, if we know of a child who is being hurt, we breathe in with the wish to take away all of that child’s pain and fear. Then, as we breathe out, we send happiness, joy, or whatever would relieve the child. This is the core of the practice: breathing in others’pain so they can be well and have more space to relax and open-breathing out, sending them relaxation or whatever we feel would bring them relief
and happiness.

[kelseyleeman]

This meditation is a real need for a real moment🙏

[slib]

So very grateful to have been reminded of Pema recently ❤

[awakenedheartyoga]

Pema has taught me how to open my heart & encounter true compassion in a way that I haven't been able to sustain before. She has helped me transform the repressed anger and fear that has been playing out in my life behind the scenes. Thankyou dear Pema.

[zabby]

Thank you Pema. Just when I needed this practice, I found your teaching. Many thanks. May we all be at peace through our difficulties.

[rockatheman]

Truly amazing. May all beings be liberated!

[sassipantsyoga]

That was so beautiful. Real tears in my eyes with a open heart and clarity of mind.

[michelez]

very much needed today... breathe in all the suffering of the world, radiating light and warmth to the world / earth... thank you!

[anewagora]

Thank you for everything, I have no complaints about anything.

[jenniferboyle]

This was the first time I have practiced Tonglen meditation and I had tears in my eyes. The audio was not good but the words were amazing. Thank you 🧘🏻‍♀️💜

[MissModify]

Meditation for opening the heart...made me cry. Thank you.

[Sashacat]

We all become the Light Source. Regard as Asana

[tomorourke]

breathe in viral fears, breathe out pure oxygen healing.

[gardensofthegods]

I hope this helps my brother Billie ..he is suffering horribly .