Tonglen for Our Own Suffering

Tonglen is a classic spiritual practice for awakening and strengthening compassion. Girijananda’s unique approach focuses on releasing us from our own suffering by “breathing in the dark and breathing out the light.” She breaks down the steps of tonglen and shows us how to face, befriend, and transform our darkness into light. Seven distinct variations of this simple yet powerful practice are given, for people at any stage of inner development.