The Loving Kindness (Metta) Retreat (Dharma Seed: Retreat talks)
Dharma Seed is dedicated to preserving and sharing the spoken teachings of Theravada Buddhism in modern languages. Since the early 1980's, Dharma Seed has collected and distributed dharma talks by teachers offering the vipassana (insight) and metta (lovingkindness) practices of Theravada Buddhism. New recordings are being added continuously from contemporary dharma teachers.
Latest episodes
Aug 10, 2010 • 48min
Rob Burbea: Metta Instructions and Guided Meditation 5
(Gaia House)
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Aug 10, 2010 • 1h 9min
Rob Burbea: Selflessness and a Life of Love
(Gaia House) Through profound Insight, inquiry and the practices of the heart, there is the possibility of a radically different relationship with our whole existence, liberating a fearlessness and unboundedness to our love.
Aug 9, 2010 • 47min
Rob Burbea: Metta Instructions and Guided Meditation 4
Discover how loving-kindness meditation can transform difficult relationships. The discussion emphasizes the importance of compassion and a gentle approach, even amidst emotional challenges. Learn strategies for recognizing and addressing personal and others' suffering while cultivating connection and patience with oneself and others. This exploration of loving-kindness invites a positive outlook, offering tools to navigate the complexities of interpersonal dynamics.
Aug 9, 2010 • 44min
Rob Burbea: Metta Instructions and Guided Meditation 3
(Gaia House)
Aug 9, 2010 • 52min
Chris Cullen: Forgiveness and Compassion
(Gaia House)
Aug 8, 2010 • 1h 14min
Rob Burbea: Heart Work
Rob Burbea, a meditation teacher specializing in metta meditation, discusses the importance of working with difficult emotions and deepening metta practice. Topics include handling inner critics, starting meditation with self-kindness, the role of wonder in metta practice, transforming intentions for a fulfilling life, and the transformative power of metta practice in cultivating happiness and confidence.
Aug 8, 2010 • 48min
Rob Burbea: Metta Instructions and Guided Meditation 2
(Gaia House)
Aug 7, 2010 • 53min
Rob Burbea: Metta Instructions and Guided Meditation 1
Rob Burbea discusses Metta meditation, emphasizing boundlessness and self-love. He shares tips on incorporating phrases for well-wishing and the importance of flexibility in practice.
Aug 7, 2010 • 51min
Chris Cullen: Loving Ourselves and Working with the Obstacles
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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Aug 6, 2010 • 1h 8min
Rob Burbea: About Metta Practice
Rob Burbea, an expert in metta practice, discusses transformative effects on perception and wellbeing. Topics include exploring loving-kindness meditation, cultivating compassion, equanimity, and interconnectedness for awakening, and outlining a detailed schedule for a relaxing retreat environment.
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