Tonglen lies at the very heart of training in compassion in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Literally translated ’tonglen’ means ‘giving and receiving’.

Tonglen is one of the most powerful compassion meditations to unblock our natural capacity for love. It frees our innate healing energies of wisdom and compassion to transform ourselves and the world we live in.

Using the medium of the breath, the practice of Tonglen offers us a way in which we can actively develop fearless compassion and directly work with suffering.

“I’ve just completed a life changing retreat with Kirsten DeLeo that has revolutionized the way I respond to my own suffering and to that of others. I highly recommend this retreat and the wonderful soothing space that Dzogchen Beara provides for reflection and transformation.” – Louise

Dzogchen Beara Retreat Centre/ West Cork, Ireland is a 2 hour-drive from the Cork and Kerry airports.