Format: 30 minute session (shamatha and Tonglen) + Discussion.
Daily at 11:00 AM Eastern – Click Here for a Time Zone Converter
NEW: “NEWS and UPDATES’ page
For the most recent news and updates regarding this practice offering, please go to (and bookmark) this site: https://sites.google.com/view/ukraine-tonglen/
The site you’re on now will remain a handy place to find the Zoom link and share the practice with others. Resources such as the latest practice ‘news’, ways to give, additional resources and upcoming special events will be found on the new site.
Enjoy!

Pema Chödrön – Tonglen, the Path of Transformation
Zoom Link for ALL Sessions
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83817903514
Meeting ID: 838 1790 3514
Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kigBsG8wr
There is no cost to attend these sessions.
Recordings of Selected Sessions and Talks
View John Rockwell’s talk from Monday, August 1st, 2022 here:
Click here for Iryna Vorobiova’s presentation from July 30th, 2022
Guided meditation and talk by Dale Asrael
CLICK HERE to view a Presentation on the background and context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine by Vegan Aharonian on June 28.2022
Click Here for a short talk, guided meditation and discussion with Judith Simmer Brown, recorded June 30, 2022
Offering Generosity Beyond Tonglen
Direct Financial Support: Karme Choling is generously offering it’s PayPal account for those who wish to contribute directly to a sangha-driven assistance fund. Donate here:
International Relief Support:
Revived Soldiers – Helping wounded soldiers
Save A Life – Helping Ukrainian soldiers in Donbas region.
Razom for Ukraine – Tactical medical training and emergency response.
Nova Ukraine – Humanitarian Aid to Ukraine
Opportunities for Canadians:
- Doctors Without Borders: https://www.doctorswithoutborders.ca/content/ukraine
- Canada-Ukraine Foundation: https://www.cufoundation.ca/
- Red Cross fund for Ukraine: LINK
- Care Canada: https://care.ca/2022/02/humanitarian-crisis-in-ukraine-care-provides-emergency-assistance-funding/
Email List: If you wish to receive more news and updates on how to support our sangha siblings in Ukraine, please email [email protected]
Google Folder for Ukraine-Related Resources
John Rockwell and Rhiannon Wells are curating a Google Folder for Ukraine resources, including opportunities to learn about Ukraine and even learn a Ukranian ‘warrior’s cry’. You may also contribute your own resources. Click here to access the Folder.
Questions or Suggestions regarding these sessions? Email JT at [email protected]