Metta — Embodying Loving Kindness
Imagine a world in which everyone we encountered embodied a state of metta. How would our world look?
What Is Metta?
Metta is a Pali word from the Buddhist traditon that means “Loving Kindness.”
It refers to the qualities of benevolence, goodwill, and unconditional love. It is not only a practice to embody this state of mind, but also entails the art of focusing on cultivating feelings of love and compassion towards ourselves and others. (Checkout this post here on the 20 greatest self-love affirmations.)
Metta Meditation
A common practice in Buddhism, Metta meditation is the repetition of phrases or affirmations that express feelings of loving kindness and well-wishing.
Here are some powerful Metta Meditations you can use to start cultivating loving kindness into your life right now —
- May I/you be happy.
- May I/you be healthy.
- May I/you be safe.
- May I/you be at ease.
- May I/you be free from suffering.
- May I/you be filled with joy.
- May I/you be surrounded by love and kindness.
- May I/you be peaceful.
