Tag Archives: Metta

Compassion

Posted on March 23, 2023 by lynnjkelly

Sometimes people find compassion practice the easiest entry to practicing mettā more generally. As Thanissaro Bhikkhu said, compassion is an extension of  mettā that we feel when we encounter suffering. When we are confronted with suffering, especially in person, compassion … Continue reading →

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Mettā in practice

Posted on March 18, 2023 by lynnjkelly

Many Mahayana Buddhist chants include the blessing: “May all beings have happiness and the causes of happiness.” While we may not find these precise words in the Pali canon, it is an idea that permeates the Buddha’s teachings. We must … Continue reading →

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