Retreat day Sunday 27th October 10am to 5pm  “The profound practice of Tong-Len”  (sending and receiving)     The practice of Tonglen (sending and receiving) is at the heart of a Bodhisattva’s practice. A Bodhisattva works towards awakening compassion that is equal in his or her heart for all beings. It turns our ingrained habit of egocentricity upside down.   To quote His Holiness 14th Dalai Lama  “Egocentrism which affects us all in varying degrees, prevents us from feeling love and compassion towards others. But to be truly happy , one must have a mind at peace and peace of mind …