The Loving Kindness (Metta) Retreat (Dharma Seed: Retreat talks)
Chris Cullen: Loving Ourselves and Working with the Obstacles
Aug 7, 2010
Chris Cullen, a mindfulness teacher, talks about navigating self-love and overcoming the inner critic through mindfulness practices and Metta phrases. He emphasizes the importance of acknowledging goodness and practicing self-blessing in metta practice. Cullen references a quote from Buddha about deserving one's own love and affection.
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- Practice self-blessing and unconditional love through Metta meditation for inner peace.
- Challenge the inner critic with kindness, investigate its roots, and cultivate self-compassion for growth.
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