How to meditate | Guided Meditation and talks Working with Loving-Kindness (Metta)
Apr 22, 2021
Ajahn Amaro, a Senior Theravāda Buddhist monk from Amaravati, shares profound insights on loving-kindness (metta). He explores its dual nature, highlighting the importance of radical acceptance and how resistance can amplify negativity. The discussion links open-heartedness with mindfulness, offering practical ways to navigate physical discomfort. Ajahn also delves into concepts of impermanence and non-self, urging listeners to cultivate awareness and observe the transformative power of an awakened mind.
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Twofold Nature Of Loving‑Kindness
- Ajahn Amaro presents loving-kindness as having two complementary dimensions: an inward receptive aspect and an outward radiating aspect.
- He emphasizes radical acceptance as the core, like the in-breath that sustains life.
Accept Emotions Without Making Enemies
- Open the heart to difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them with aversion.
- Use mindfulness to discern what is wholesome to sustain and what to let go.
Work With Physical Pain Kindly
- When pain arises, bring attention directly to the painful area and receive it with an open heart.
- Let intuitive wisdom guide posture changes out of kindness rather than aversion.