Guided Tonglen meditation and teaching

[Kokuu]

Dear all

Tai Shi requested a guided tonglen meditation so I found this one by Pema Chödrön for the time being, although may produce one myself also:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwqlurCvXuM

Something that Jundo said recently about this tonglen practice 'class' made me think I should be offering a greater explanation of the practice and even guide the first part of it.

Would those involved welcome that? At present I have just left you to it in the manner of zazen but am happy to expound forth a bit more (although am not going to be giving 40 minute talks so don't worry!).

Gassho
Kokuu
-sattoday/lah-

[Sydney]

Pema was my introduction to tonglen, and her presentation of both tonglen and lojong remain more clear and meaningful to me than what I get from other teachers.

Tonglen is definitely one of the practices that merits a little introduction, both in terms of explanation and guidance. But with just a little initial boost, I found that the practice explained itself pretty quickly.

Sydney
SatToday

[Eishuu]

Thanks for the video Kokuu. After watching Jundo's video today I feel inspired to start practising Tonglen so that was helpful.

Gassho
Lucy
ST/LAH

[Meitou]

Pema was my introduction to tonglen, and her presentation of both tonglen and lojong remain more clear and meaningful to me than what I get from other teachers.

Tonglen is definitely one of the practices that merits a little introduction, both in terms of explanation and guidance. But with just a little initial boost, I found that the practice explained itself pretty quickly.

Sydney
SatToday

Yes, Pema was my way in to Tonglen and Lojong too. I think the very first Buddhist book I bought was Start Where You Are - she's a genuinely inspiring writer who seems to be able to reach out to people of all beliefs and none at all.
I think anything you put together would be great for us Kokuu, I look forward to that.

Gassho
Frankie
satwithyoualltoday/lah

[Kyousui]

For the reference value:http://secularbuddhism.org/forums/topic/december-23-practice-circle-tonglen/ has an article on Tonglen also.

S@2day/LAH

[Kokuu]

Nice! Thank you, Tom!

Gassho
Kokuu
-sattoday/lah-