Mettabhavana—Lovingkindness

Mettabhavana is an ancient Buddhist meditation leading to the development of unconditional lovingkindness and friendliness. Metta is something you feel in your heart, a positive emotional state towards others as well as ourselves.

Metta practice helps us: 

• Bring harmony into our lives and in our relationships
  
  
• Rid ourselves of internal and external conflicts
  
  
• Overcome lacerating guilt
  
  
• Be open to loving acceptance of ourselves and others
  
  
• Deepen our connections with all beings

As a result of practicing metta we become more empathetic, more considerate, more kind, more forgiving, and in general, more loving, friendly people.

The Vermont Zen Center offers a six-week course in the practice of Lovingkindness Meditation. It meets on Wednesday evenings from 7 to 8 p.m. Each session includes lectures, meditation instruction, practice periods and discussion.

Spring 2009

Wednesdays:
May 20, 27
June 3, 10, 17, 24

Time

Wednesdays from
7-8 p.m.

Location

480 Thomas Rd.
Shelburne, VT

Fee

$75

Registration

Reservation Form