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First, I would like to describe, in brief, the practice of tonglen.
It is a meditation technique that involves breathing IN pain and breathing OUT peace. When I first heard of it it was counterintuitive to me.
It is amazing. When I get stuck or upset at anything or anyone. I breath in that pain and breathe...(more)
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  Jennifer : Mindfully Existing

What is ....

Jennifer said Jun 3, 2006, 9:22 PM:
 

What is ILP?
  kate : Grow to the Light

Re: What is ....

kate said Jun 9, 2006, 1:08 PM:
 

Well Jennifer, I am pretty new to the term myself. I think it means integrated life practices. I take this to mean things that we can do everyday to bring our practice into every moment of our lives. Kate
  Jennifer : Mindfully Existing

Re: What is ....

Jennifer said Jun 10, 2006, 9:20 AM:
 

Great, I'd love to know more as you learn more.  I'm always greatful to hear how others bring their practices into their everyday lives, how others keep from feeling fried in our postmodern world of rush, rush, rush, and 200 emails.  :) Except zaadzy ones. 

I look forward to our on going conversations.

Peace, Jennifer