David top stuff!! Although you forgot to tell me to open my eyes and return to the real world at the end. Not sure how long I sat there basking in the afterglow (insert hands over face emoji here).
But it was a nice afterglow so doesn't really matter!
Such a wonderful post, David. I love how you take one Buddhist concept or principle, explain it in understandable language, and then provide ways we can incorporate it into everyday life. I too will be doing the meditation after posting this.
I struggle with my sibling relationship and the state of the world. I frequently go into overwhelm and now I have such a wonderful tool to deal with this.
Feeling so grateful for your insight and wisdom. 🙏
I was just thinking of looking this up in order to refresh my recollection. It truly is powerful. Thank you for your amazing timeliness and simplicity. It's so nice to be able to see you weekly. Again, thanks. ❤️🙏
I appreciate the reminder!!! Also, this was so nicely explained … inspired me to do some tonglen as soon as I get this comment off to you. Best Wishes to you and Koala, David.
This comes at the right time, as I’m dealing with a former friend jailed for a terrible crime. Torn between compassion and judgement, love and terror- this is potent medicine. In my 5 year dedicated study of Kagyu Buddhist practice I struggled with this practice. I’m an empathetic, and have learned how I must shield myself from other people’s strong emotions
Once again, thank you so much, David, for sending all of us such a beautiful and helpful meditation featuring the essence of the practice of Tonglen. It’s a beautiful Sunday morning here in northern Michigan, and I have just completed reading your post, then participating in your ten minute meditation. What a feeling of peace and connection came over me! Now the challenge is to keep that aura of peace within me as I go about the rest of my day! May continued blessings of peace, health, happiness, and purpose of living rest upon you, David. You have been and are a guiding light to all of us. Thank you.
Very welcome practice. Just what I'm ready for. Thank you, David. My meditation kitty enjoyed it too..in fact, both came up and purred. Kathy
My cat Tiger meditates with me every day! I am so blessed. :-)
Prrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr Very lucky, Sharon!
Glad to hear this, Kathy. Many cats do seem to respond very positively to the psycho-physical shift that happens when we meditate.
Thank you for sharing this meditation. I am truly grateful.🙏
My hearfelt thanks, Pamela!
Great meditation David. Bibi my dog sat calmly through it as well. Thank you. Tom
I am really glad to hear this - thanks so much for the feedback, Tom!
David top stuff!! Although you forgot to tell me to open my eyes and return to the real world at the end. Not sure how long I sat there basking in the afterglow (insert hands over face emoji here).
But it was a nice afterglow so doesn't really matter!
So glad to hear - thank you Chris! Glad that there was an afterglow!
Such a wonderful post, David. I love how you take one Buddhist concept or principle, explain it in understandable language, and then provide ways we can incorporate it into everyday life. I too will be doing the meditation after posting this.
I struggle with my sibling relationship and the state of the world. I frequently go into overwhelm and now I have such a wonderful tool to deal with this.
Feeling so grateful for your insight and wisdom. 🙏
I really hope you find that this practice helps, thank you Brenda!
Thank you David. Found this extremely helpful and just what was needed today!🌹💓
I am so happy to hear it, thank you Adrienne!
I was just thinking of looking this up in order to refresh my recollection. It truly is powerful. Thank you for your amazing timeliness and simplicity. It's so nice to be able to see you weekly. Again, thanks. ❤️🙏
Thank you so much Penelope! Fond memories of our meditation sessions together out in Africa!
Very nicely and simply explained. I will try. Tom
Many thanks, Tom!
I appreciate the reminder!!! Also, this was so nicely explained … inspired me to do some tonglen as soon as I get this comment off to you. Best Wishes to you and Koala, David.
Much Gratitude …
Patricia A 🇨🇦
Thank you so much Patricia, lovely to hear from you!
This comes at the right time, as I’m dealing with a former friend jailed for a terrible crime. Torn between compassion and judgement, love and terror- this is potent medicine. In my 5 year dedicated study of Kagyu Buddhist practice I struggled with this practice. I’m an empathetic, and have learned how I must shield myself from other people’s strong emotions
I hope you find this helps you deal with those conflicting emotions, Patrise!
Once again, thank you so much, David, for sending all of us such a beautiful and helpful meditation featuring the essence of the practice of Tonglen. It’s a beautiful Sunday morning here in northern Michigan, and I have just completed reading your post, then participating in your ten minute meditation. What a feeling of peace and connection came over me! Now the challenge is to keep that aura of peace within me as I go about the rest of my day! May continued blessings of peace, health, happiness, and purpose of living rest upon you, David. You have been and are a guiding light to all of us. Thank you.