The Compassionate Friend Meditation

This meditation can help you to develop and connect with a sense of compassionate presence in the midst of suffering. It may help you to feel a greater sense of caring presence with emotional pain, and a greater ability to respond effectively from a deeper sense of a kind-hearted presence. These meditation instructions are based on Paul Gilbert's Compassionate Friend meditation from Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT).

Reviews

Thank you, Julie, this offered me an excellent segue into my contemplative prayer practice. So, I cheer once more to the redemptive power of meditation!
Gratefully, Cyrina.
Julie, I strongly felt the need to share with you once again how powerful my reaction (even after three years), continues to be to this very heartwarming meditation. It transported me to a place where I wish I could stay longer …. be transformed richer …. and be enveloped closer. Thank you.
Warmly, Cyrina.
July, 2023.

Very pleasant. Pictured a close friend in my mind, sharing the warmth of a chimney and open living room. I will do this again.
Thank you

My friend was my cat.

Thank you for the opportunity to imagine my compassionate friend, Thich Nhat Hanh, being here with me🙏❤️