Guided Tonglen Meditation with Judy Lief

In this guided meditation, Buddhist teacher Judy Lief guides us through tonglen, the practice of “sending and taking,” in which we breathe in suffering and breathe out care.

Moving through four stages, this practice helps us to cultivate loving-kindness, compassion, and a sense of interconnectedness with all beings.

This practice is excerpted from “The Wisdom of Pema Chödrön Summit,” which offers timeless teachings and practice to awaken the heart.