Tonglen for Others (30 min)




Happy Mind: Meditations from the Ancient World to Modernity show

Summary: Many of us suffer terribly. Whether it is physical or psychological pain, the suffering deep down within us can be unbearable. And we often know others who struggle with their own demons. There is a still surface above the darkness that is safe and light and hopeful and endlessly renewed. Tonglen is a simple practice that allows you to connect with that safety and light and hope. Using the alchemy of light and dark, you can use this practice to connect with the suffering of others and through that connection, forge a happier, lighter experience of life. You can use your body and your mind as a kind of crucible where you can transform the darkness and pain of someone else into light and joy. And by doing it for another, almost magically your own clouds will lift too. This is a 30 minute version of the Tonglen for Others practice.<br><hr><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> See <a style="color: grey;" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>