Tag: tonglen
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Alone – Lonely
Meditation can help alleviate loneliness, which arises from disconnection, either from others or oneself. Being alone does not always equate to feeling lonely. Practices like Tonglen foster compassion and shared…
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Change is Inevitable
I have had both of my Covid-19 vaccinations! That gives me hope that, during this Spring and Summer, will begin to return to a more ‘normal’ life, with in-person gathering…
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Taking Difficulties into Compassion
After experiencing our extended version of the On-The-Spot Tonglen practice from Lama John Makransky’s book, Awakening Through Love, review the steps of the practice below.As you become familiar with the…
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On the Spot Tonglen
I have mentioned the practice called On the Spot Tonglen. This is a practice taught by several teachers to help deal with difficult situations that arise in our lives. I…
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No One’s Listening
Did you ever have the feeling that while you were talking, no one was listening? Well, last Wednesday, during our online weekly meditation, after the initial ten minutes or so,…
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The Work of Christmas
I sincerely wish you Happy Holidays, with the full awareness that, with all the festive celebrations going on around you, sometimes the holidays can bring difficult emotions to mind: loved ones who…
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