Insight Hour with Joseph Goldstein

Ep. 117 – Love and Kindness

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Feb 21, 2022
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ADVICE

Right Thought and the Mind

  • Frequently think about and ponder upon positive qualities like loving-kindness.
  • This will shape your mind's inclination, according to Buddha's teachings.
ANECDOTE

Examples of Loving-kindness

  • The Dalai Lama tries to meet everyone as an old friend, demonstrating all-encompassing loving-kindness.
  • Deepama's love was described as embracing like the universe itself.
INSIGHT

Nature of Metta

  • Loving-kindness (Metta) is not based on who we are, but simply because we are fellow human beings.
  • Unlike love with attachment, Metta is stable and doesn't turn into negative feelings easily.
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