The formal practice of loving-kindness or maitri has seven…
““The formal practice of loving-kindness or maitri has seven stages. We begin by engendering loving-kindness for ourselves and then expand it at out own pace to include loved ones, friends, "neutral" persons, those who irritate us, all of the above as a group, and finally, all beings throughout time and space. We gradually widen the circle of loving-kindness.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Loving‑kindness meditation expands compassion from self to all beings through progressive stages.
In simple terms: Cultivate compassion gradually.
Key Takeaway
Practice loving‑kindness daily.
Themes
compassion
meditation
spiritual growth
Mood
calm
hopeful
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- group retreats
- conflict resolution
- self‑care
Key Concepts
Buddhist practice
psychology of empathy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you extend kindness to difficult people?
- What stage feels hardest?
A Different Perspective
Progress can be slow and challenging.