(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) With metta practice we start where it's easy and expand the loving-kindness to more and more beings.  In this session, we begin with the easy being, then expand to include oneself and then a good friend.  Focusing on our intention for cultivating loving-kindness, rather than on having any particular experiences, supports the transformative power of this practice.

(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) With metta practice we start where it's easy and expand the loving-kindness to more and more beings. In this session, we begin with the easy being, then expand to include oneself and then a good friend. Focusing on our intention for cultivating loving-kindness, rather than on having any particular experiences, supports the transformative power of this practice.

Diana Clark: Loving-kindness for a good friend (Retreat at Spirit Rock)

The teachings of the Buddha (Dharma) and the practices of Insight Meditation (Vipassana) and loving-kindness meditation (metta) are at the heart of all the programs we offer at Spirit Rock. Practicing Insight Meditation develops mindfulness, the capacity to pay attention to each moment of life and to see clearly the truth of our experience. Studying the Dharma provides insights into the conditions that define and limit our experience of life. And cultivating an attitude of loving-kindness allows us to stay present to what's true and what's difficult in our lives with compassion for ourselves and others. Ultimately, our relationship to life is transformed as we learn to live more wisely and kindly.

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Diana Clark: Loving-kindness for a good friend (Retreat at Spirit Rock)