Metta

What is Loving Kindness Meditation? Metta Bhavana is the original name of this practice originating from the Buddhist tradition, which can be practised by anyone regardless of religious affiliation. Metta means (non-romantic) ‘love’, kindness, or friendliness: hence ‘Loving Kindness’ for short. Bhavana means ‘development’ or ‘cultivation’. Research shows that Loving Kindness meditation has numerous benefits from reducing…

  Loving-Kindness (Metta Bhavana) Meditation Metta – (non-romantic) love, friendliness, kindness Bhavana – cultivation or development   To begin your meditation, find a comfortable place to lie down or sit. Your eyes can be open or closed. Start by offering Loving-Kindness to yourself by reciting silently several times: “May I be Well, May I be…