The power of Tonglen
meditaid.net connects people all over the world to practice Tonglen meditation, provides insights about this practice and bundles the meditative energy for maximum impact.
This website was born on January 6th 2026.
Knowing that there’s a Fourth King in each and every one of us.
The power of many:
Daily practice
The main purpose of this platform is to provide a frame for everybody who would like to make an impact with their Tonglen practice.
Because if many people perform the same meditation at the same time, the transformational power multiplies.
That’s why I chose the name “meditaid.net” – meditation that really helps, growing a net that covers the entire world – hopefully with many knots!
So here’s the frame
– In your timezone, try to practice at 08:00 am and/or at 08:00 pm.
– If any other time works better for you, try to start your practice at any full hour.
– Meditate once or twice or several times a day.
– Inhale any form of pain, despair or suffering you’re aware of. Your own, a friend’s, a family member’s… And as this is about all sentient beings: don’t forget about animals. Then exhale well-being, happiness, hope…
– Include the monthly focus topic as often as possible.
– One minute already counts. Five are very valuable. Fifteen are amazing.
– Try to find a “quiet” place. Closing your eyes while waiting for the bus is all that it takes to start…
– If you feel like you need some healing yourself first – follow this feeling and start with performing the Tonglen for yourself. If taking care of yourself is all you’re able to do at that moment – that’s a big deal already. Don’t feel guilty that there was no more energy for others. Actually never feel guilty. Ever.
– It’s that easy. Now start.
Monthly focus
All the time, all over the world, there is unlimited suffering.
But every now and then, there’s a tragedy that stands out.
Alternatively, the monthly focus can be inspired by special dates
or events involving people close to me.
Please include this in your Tonglen practice. Thank you.
Also feel invited to reach out if you’d like to submit an idea for a
monthly focus.
May 2026: Famine and Food
This month is dedicated to all kinds of suffering around food. Most prominently the lack of it: famine. Droughts, floods and plagues are constantly adding to the already existing food insecurity, malnutrition and hunger across the globe. According to the United Nations World Food Programme, far more than 300 million people are living in hunger.
If you’re thinking “poor country problem” – nope! No need to look far: feedingamerica.org reports 48 million people facing food insecurity in the USA, with 1 in 5 children not having enough food to grow up strong.
If we include eating disorders, obesity, food allergies and food borne illnesses into our focus topic, we’ll probably cover at least half of the world’s population… Even better!
Think of yourself, friends, relatives, neighbors, strangers near and far, children, homeless, refugees, …
We inhale the all the suffering caused by a lack of (nutritious) food, food borne illnesses, eating disorders, obesity, food allergies. Pain, shame, despair, weakness, death.
We exhale well-being, self esteem, confidence, strength, hope.
Combine your heart energy with the global Tonglen community
Apart from the daily practice and monthly focus topics, additional global Tonglen meditations will be announced here.
Everybody will perform the same energy transformation on the same topic at the same time.
What an incredible healing power!
Contact us with your ideas and inspirations. (Topics must be impartial, apolitical, irreligious and must support sentient beings.)
Global Tonglen: Famine and Food
When: Sunday, May 31st 2026, 08:00 am + 08:00 pm UTC+0
We inhale the all the suffering caused by a lack of (nutritious) food, food borne illnesses, eating disorders, obesity, food allergies. Pain, shame, despair, weakness, death.
We exhale well-being, self esteem, confidence, strength, hope.
Experience meditation &
unleash combined strength
meditaid.net connects people worldwide through Tonglen meditation and pools energy for positive change.
Strengthen global community
By practicing Tonglen meditation together, we support each other and create a strong bond.
Foster regular practice
We inspire a daily meditation routine that brings inner peace, expands consciousness and heals – yourself and others.
Targeted meditations
Our platform coordinates timed meditations to maximize the positive impact on people and the environment.
Support the cause
For being a part of the global Tonglen community, just do it.
No registration or membership required.
Every minute counts and has an impact.
So practicing Tonglen is what matters most.
To us. To you. To the world.
If on top of that you want to support the good causes we’re meditating for together, please make a donation to a relevant organization of your choice. We’re not recommending any here to remain impartial.
Thank you.
