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CLEAR ALL
This meditation uses words, images, and feelings to evoke a lovingkindness and friendliness toward oneself and others.
Throughout our lives we long to love ourselves more deeply and find a greater sense of connection with others.
JoAnna Hardy teaches us the famed Buddhist practice of metta – offering love to ourselves and others.
How to love yourself and others.
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Loving-kindness is defined in English dictionaries as a feeling of benevolent affection, but in Buddhism, loving-kindness (in Pali, Metta; in Sanskrit, Maitri) is thought of as a mental state or attitude, cultivated and maintained by practice.
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Meditation is for everybody, and loving-kindness meditation is a simple and safe self-guided practice accessible enough for anybody.
The unconditional love that we all long for—in our own lives and in the world around us—can be awakened effectively with this unique approach to the Tibetan Buddhist practice of loving-kindness meditation.
The bestselling author of Mindfulness in Plain English invites us to explore the joyful benefits of living with loving-kindness. With his signature clarity and warmth, Bhante Gunaratana shares with us how we can cultivate loving-kindness to live a life of joyful harmony with others.
Loving-kindness meditation (metta) challenges us to send love and compassion to the difficult people in our lives, including ourselves.
Self-compassion is one of the greatest gifts you can offer yourself. Use this guide to craft loving-kindness phrases that feel meaningful for you.