Buddhism Quote by Sharon Salzberg
““Metta is the ability to embrace all parts of ourselves, as well as all parts of the world. Practicing metta illuminates our inner integrity because it relieves us of the need to deny different aspects of ourselves. We can open to everything with the healing force of love. When we feel love, our mind is expansive and open enough to include the entirety of life in full awareness, both its pleasures and its pains, we feel neither betrayed by pain or overcome by it, and thus we can contact that which is undamaged within us regardless of the situation. Metta sees truly that our integrity is inviolate, no matter what our life situation may be.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Lovingkindness: The Revolutionary Art of Happiness, Sharon Salzberg, 2005
Metta (loving‑kindness) lets us accept every part of ourselves and the world, expanding awareness and protecting inner integrity against pain and denial.
In simple terms: Loving‑kindness embraces all self and world, keeping inner integrity.
Key Takeaway
Practice loving‑kindness to stay whole.
Themes
compassion
self‑acceptance
mindfulness
Mood
calm
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- meditation
- conflict resolution
- personal growth
- stress coping
Key Concepts
Loving‑kindness
integrity
expansive awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance loving‑kindness with realistic self‑care?
- When does acceptance become complacency?
A Different Perspective
May overlook practical boundaries when overly idealistic.
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