Tonglen and Breathwork with Jenny Terbell
Jenny Terbell will lead the sangha in a half-day of practice focused on Tonglen and breathwork.
There are many good reasons why our hearts close. Experiencing suffering, as we all do, can cause us to constrict, to shorten our breath, to tighten our ribcage, to protect our hearts. Most of this happens inside of us involuntarily in the face of life's heartbreaks. And if this weren't enough, the demands of modern life can keep us moving so quickly that our breathing becomes encumbered, which then encumbers our mind. So what are we to do?
The Tibetan Buddhist practice of Tonglen is an ancient and beautiful method that uses the breath to transform suffering on the path, our own and others. This skillful method can be adapted to any situation and practiced on the spot. And it's very powerful to do in community. Join us in a half day of practice where we will explore together the power of our breath and our bodhicitta, that which connects us all. Everyone welcome, new and experienced practitioners alike.
Suggested donation: $20-$40
Join us in person at 2929 24th street
OR online via Zoom: http://bit.ly/sfdharma (password: 108108)
Jenny Terbell is a mother, writer, and teacher.She has studied and practiced Tibetan Buddhism for fifteen years under the guidance of her teacher Lama Tsultrim Allione. Jenny received the title of Chögyé, which means virtuous teacher of dharma, from Lama Tsultrim Allione and is a teacher and lineage holder at Tara Mandala. Jenny’s work is rooted in her experience as a woman, mother and devoted dharma practitioner. As a teacher, she finds endless inspiration in the Buddhist teachings on the awakened heart, the part of us that is open, compassionate,and wise.
Jenny is a certified Feeding Your Demons® facilitator, breathwork teacher, and trauma-informed somatic practitioner. She teaches both in-person and online. In her private practice, she offers individual and group sessions which lead to deeper embodiment and trust in the healing power and loving wisdom of the Sacred Feminine. Jenny holds a BA from Stanford University, an MFA from New York University, and is founder of Meditate Like A Mother. Before becoming a mother, she taught writing for ten years at NYU. She lives with her husband and her two children on the unceded Ohlone land of San Francisco, California.
https://www.jennyterbell.com/