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Thread: Guided Tonglen meditation and teaching

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    Guided Tonglen meditation and teaching

    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:



    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-

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    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
    Diligently attain nothing. Sort of. Best not to over-think it.
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    Eishuu
    Guest
    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

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sydney View Post
    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

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    Secular Buddhists on Tonglen

    For the reference value:http://secularbuddhism.org/forums/to...ircle-tonglen/ has an article on Tonglen also.

    S@2day/LAH

    Kyousui - strong waters 強 水

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    Nice! Thank you, Tom!

    Gassho
    Kokuu
    -sattoday/lah-

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