Tonglen

Tonglen is a meditation practice that places love and compassion at the center of our awareness. It is a gentle process of opening the heart - step by step. Its applications range from the small irritations and inconveniences of daily life to issues in family and partnerships, dealing with pain, addiction, and illness, as well as accompanying the dying and practicing for the deceased. The compassion and kindness developed in these exercises for others also reflect back on the practitioner, ultimately benefiting everyone. An inspiring and wonderfully practical little book. Works like this provide a broad Western audience with the best access to Buddhism.