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 twice a year. It meets on Wednesday evenings from 7 to 8 p.m. (The first class is longer, ending at 8:30 p.m.) Each session includes lectures, meditation instruction, practice periods and discussion.

Because the initial class of the six-week series is essential to the course, registration is closed after the first class. Scholarships are not available for this course.

Dharman Rice, an senior ordained member of the VZC Sangha, teaches the classes in Lovingkindness Meditation. You are welcome to e-mail him if you have questions.

Fall 2010

Next Course:
Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6

Time

Wednesdays from
7-8 p.m. (The first class is from 7-8:30)

Location

480 Thomas Rd.
Shelburne, VT

Fee

$75

Registration

Reservation Form