Healing Through Self-Tonglen: Embrace Your Pain with Compassion
Breathing in a absorbs b's pain. Breathing out a sends b love in and out, in and out, in and out.
Imagine a way to transform your deepest pains into moments of self-love and compassion. In this episode of 'Happy Mind: Meditations from the Ancient World to Modernity', Zebediah Rice introduces you to the ancient Buddhist practice of Self-Tonglen. Developed over centuries, Self-Tonglen offers a method to heal those parts of ourselves that carry the heaviest burdens of suffering and distress.
This hour-long guided meditation helps you breathe in your pain and breathe out peace, turning negative emotions into opportunities for growth and healing. You'll be guided to visualize two versions of yourself: one that holds all your pain and one that embodies your best qualities. By compassionately accepting your suffering self, you can start to release the hold that negative emotions like sadness, fear, and anger have on you.
This practice is not just a meditation; it's a journey towards self-compassion and inner peace. Perfect for anyone dealing with chronic pain or fresh wounds, this episode provides practical steps to embrace your suffering and transform it into love and warmth. Tune in to experience the timeless benefits of Self-Tonglen and learn how to cultivate a more compassionate relationship with yourself.