In Tibetan, the term for “big heart andIn Tibetan, the term for “big heart and strong mind” is khokpa chenpo. In Buddhist psychology, the mind and heart are often described by the Sanskrit word citta, which can be translated to “heart” or “heart-mind” in English. In Buddhism, the mind and heart are seen as one, and citta encompasses
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Pema Chödrön teaches us Tonglen, “sending and taking,” an ancient Buddhist practice to awaken compassion. Pema Chödrön 1 January 2025 Share on Facebook Share on X Tonglen practice, also known as “taking and sending,” reverses our usual logic of avoiding suffering and seeking pleasure. In tonglen practice, we visualize taking in the pain of others