Lama Palden Drolma

Lama Palden Drolma, a licensed psychotherapist and Tibetan Buddhist teacher, dives into the transformative power of the Tonglen meditation. She offers insights on cultivating self-love and compassion, essential for personal healing. Lama Palden shares practical steps for using Tonglen “on-the-spot” during crises, emphasizing that meditation can benefit not only ourselves but all beings. She also contrasts Buddhist views of innate goodness with the concept of original sin and discusses the impactful use of mantras in fostering connection and compassion.