I have, for quite some time, been in the habit of reciting the first metta phrase as “May I be happy and peaceful,” which is not borne out by the Pali aham sukhito homi as far as I can tel… more →
Cattāri Brahmavihārāwrote 2 hours ago: Today, we will continue our practice of Metta by working with all of the categories to experience t … more →
wrote 15 hours ago: Metta World Peace (the Lakers forward) was invited to do the weather at FOX 11 in LA. And like every … more →
wrote 20 hours ago: Read the quote by Jack Kornfield and the post on practicing Karuna, or Compassion at the new Urban S … more →
wrote 1 day ago: “Let thoughts of loving-kindness pervade the whole world, above and below, outwards and unbounded, f … more →
wrote 1 day ago: Wow, what an eye-opener this month has been. If you weren’t here for the beginning of May, my … more →
wrote 1 day ago: Join the Heart Of Awakening Blog community for a teleclass gathering as part of our May Is For Metta … more →
wrote 2 days ago: “How and why we love changes the qualities of our love. Love with loving-kindness transforms the l … more →
wrote 2 days ago: This entry was posted by Cathy Carter on May 8, 2013 at 1:42 amTags: boxing, Bryant, Floyd, Floyd Ma … more →
wrote 2 days ago: When I do Lovingkindness meditation, I begin with: May I be safe and protected from all harm and dan … more →
wrote 3 days ago: “I am larger and better than I thought, I did not think I had so much goodness.” – Walt Whitman Toda … more →
wrote 3 days ago: This entry was published by Trina Carter on May 8, 2013 at 1:42 amTags: boxing, Bryant, Floyd, Floyd … more →
wrote 4 days ago: “Hatred can never cease by hatred. Hatred can only cease by love. This is an eternal law.” – Buddha … more →
wrote 4 days ago: I have, for quite some time, been in the habit of reciting the first metta phrase as “May I be … more →
wrote 5 days ago: “Metta is also called a paritta — a spiritual formula capable of safeguarding one’s well-being, prot … more →
wrote 5 days ago: Zazen is subversive. In our gun-promoting, militaristic culture, sitting on a cushion and pra … more →
wrote 5 days ago: Meditation by the Sea (oil on canvas) (Photo credit: Wikipedia) “Most of us, consciously or un … more →
wrote 5 days ago: Ahhh….Returning fresh and renewed by the beautiful centering retreat held at IMS in Barre, MA. … more →
wrote 6 days ago: “Loving-kindness meditation accords with zen’s Bodhisattva vow, in confirming that our awakening is … more →
wrote 6 days ago: If you haven’t been following these instructions I suggest you start at day one and work through th … more →