Take in the suffering of beings with the in-breath; send out peace and joy with the out-breath. Tonglen transforms the habit of self-cherishing into infinite compassion (karuṇā).
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Tonglen Practice focuses on take in the suffering of beings with the in-breath; send out peace and joy with the out-breath. Tonglen transforms the habit of self-cherishing into infinite compassion (karuṇā).. It is written for the Mahayana Buddhism path so visitors can understand the topic without losing its tradition, context, or purpose.
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Tonglen Practice is presented here as a Mahāyāna Buddhism resource for understanding its meaning and place in lived practice. This resource focuses on Take in the suffering of beings with the in-breath; send out peace and joy with the out-breath. Tonglen transforms the habit of self-cherishing into infinite compassion (karuṇā).
Begin with the teaching and reflection on this page, choose one concrete step, and return tomorrow for a renewed Mahāyāna Buddhism practice. Consistency matters more than intensity.
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