Bonus: Lama Tsomo | Meditation on the Suffering of Being Misunderstood | Point of Relation

In this bonus episode, Tibetan Buddhist teacher, author, and co-founder of the Namchak Foundation, Lama Tsomo shares a Tonglen Meditation practice. In Tibetan, Tonglen means “sending and receiving.” Lama Tsomo guides us through a compassion practice focused on the pain of being misunderstood. She invites us to first send compassion to ourselves, then to someone we know, and finally to all of humanity.
In this 10-minute meditation, the empathetic part of our brain is activated, dissolving the barrier between “us” and “them" and inspiring connection to ourselves, our loved ones, and the world.
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Lama Tsomo is an American lama, author, and co-founder of the Namchak Retreat Ranch, specializing in Tibetan Buddhist wisdom and meditation. Born into a Jewish household, she became a lama in Tibetan Buddhism and is fluent in Tibetan. She is passionate about educating young people and supporting positive social change. She holds an M.A. in Counseling Psychology and has authored two books about Tibetan Buddhist practices.
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[@susannebreit839]

"The us-department" as we feel compassion with us and all of us... this is key... thank you!😊

[@Matthew7772005]

I am grateful for your work Thomas. I have just finished 2nd class with you. I've been practicing Buddhist meditation and love Compassionate Tonglen meditation. Just disvovered this podcast. It arrived perfectly.

[@cyclamencinnamon]

Thank you for sharing this.
I'm wondering what's the difference between being a "saviour" or in an abusive relationship with someone ... And breathing in other people's suffering. Do I truly help them by taking their suffering away ? Is that wise and beneficial on the long term ?
I feel quite confused by this practice and miss a more detailed explanation on why it's beneficial to breathe in other people's suffering ... At the moment, I don't trust this practice. Frankly, I don't want to take on other people's suffering, it's enough to heal my own traumas...

[@cyclamencinnamon]

I just remember having heard from a recovering alcoholic : “I wish my wife had left me sooner, then I would've hit bottom sooner and asked for help.“ Sometimes not helping is the greatest help...