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How to Practice Tonglen

by Pema Chödrön| December 17, 2018

How to Practice Tonglen

Pema Chödrön teaches us Tonglen, “sending and taking,” an ancient Buddhist practice to awaken compassion.

How Personal Grief Connects Us to Shared Compassion

by Laura Johnson| December 2, 2018

How Personal Grief Connects Us to Shared Compassion

Laura Johnson’s eight-month-old cat died as the California wildfires destroyed nearby homes. She reflects on how her deeply personal loss opened her heart to society’s shared humanity.

Watch the trailer for a new documentary on the late comedian and Buddhist Mike DeStefano

by Rod Meade Sperry| March 8, 2018

Watch the trailer for a new documentary on the late comedian and Buddhist Mike DeStefano
The cover of DeStefano's debut live LP, "OK Karma." He spoke about the art in our 2010 discussion, which you'll find a link to in this article.

Mike DeStefano’s memory is to get a much-deserved bump, thanks to the pending release of a documentary about him.

Transforming the Heart of Suffering

by Pema Chödrön| January 11, 2018

Transforming the Heart of Suffering

In order to have compassion for others, we have to have compassion for ourselves.

Tonglen: Bad In, Good Out

by Pema Chödrön| October 2, 2017

Tonglen: Bad In, Good Out

A teaching on Tonglen practice by Pema Chödrön, and how it begins by taking in our own suffering before we can help others.

The Best of Pema Chödrön: Life, Quotes, and Books

by Lion's Roar Staff| July 14, 2017

The Best of Pema Chödrön: Life, Quotes, and Books

An introduction to the life, books, and teachings of Pema Chödrön, one of America’s most beloved Buddhist teachers.

In With the Bad Air, Out With the Good

by Gelek Rimpoche| February 17, 2017

In With the Bad Air, Out With the Good

Gehlek Rinpoche on the practice of tonglen, the way to awaken bodhimind by doing exactly the opposite of what your ego wants.

Three Practices That Healed My Heart After A Traumatic Injury

by Carla Beharry| February 8, 2017

Three Practices That Healed My Heart After A Traumatic Injury

When a car drove over her foot, Carla Beharry felt like her anger would never end. She soon learned that the only way out of suffering is through it.

Kindness to Ourselves and Others

by Judy Lief| August 19, 2016

Kindness to Ourselves and Others

Suffering is more than the first noble truth of Buddhism. To see our own and others’ suffering is the first step on the path, the birthplace of compassion. Judy Lief offers guidance on the journey.

Pema Chödrön: join me in practicing tonglen for Nepal

by Lion's Roar Staff| April 29, 2015

Pema Chödrön: join me in practicing tonglen for Nepal

Pema Chödrön has joined a number of other Buddhist figures in addressing the suffering in Nepal.

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