“Metta can only be founded in its most sympathetic and authentic form when it comes from the most humble and truest of… — Amy Leigh Mercree Copy Share Image
Even without his robes an arahant is recognized simply by the effect his metta has in a crowd. — Tim Ward Copy Share Image
Very few people know the real meaning of friendship. More often than not, there is too much emphasis on sentiment, and too… — Sangharakshita Copy Share Image
“Concepts such as loving kindness should never be used as weapons against our real feelings.” — Sharon Salzberg Copy Share Image
Metta sees truly that our integrity is inviolate, no matter what our life situation may be. We do not need to fear… — Sharon Salzberg Copy Share Image
And so, with a boundless heart should one cherish all living beings. — Gautama Buddha Copy Share Image
When we practice metta, we open continuously to the truth of our actual experience, changing our relationship to life. — Sharon Salzberg Copy Share Image
“Monks, even if bandits were to savagely sever you, limb by limb, with a double-handled saw, even then, whoever of you harbors… — Gautama Buddha Copy Share Image
It is only when we begin to relax with ourselves that meditation becomes a transformative process. Only when we relate with ourselves… — Pema Chodron Copy Share Image
“We love them those who shown their care to us, We Love them who respect us. We Love them, who help us.… — Suman Jyoty Bhante Copy Share Image
To reteach a thing its loveliness is the nature of metta. Through lovingkindness, everyone & everything can flower again from within. — Sharon Salzberg Copy Share Image
Metta is the ability to embrace all parts of ourselves, as well as all parts of the world. Practicing metta illuminates our… — Sharon Salzberg Copy Share Image
“With mindfulness, loving kindness, and self-compassion, we can begin to let go of our expectations about how life and those we love… — Sharon Salzberg Copy Share Image