Day Retreat with Bodhipaksa: What I Wish I'd Known About Lovingkindness Practice 41 Years Ago

What I Wish I'd Known About Lovingkindness Practice 41 Years Ago
A Day Retreat with Bodhipaksa; Dec 8, 10-4

I first learned the metta bhavana in the summer of 1983. Looking back, the initial guidance I received seems basic. I’ve learned a lot in the 41 years since then!

In this workshop I’ll be sharing — in a very practical way — some of the things I’m most glad I’ve learned. I want to share some tips so you can deepen your own metta practice. In particular I’ll be sharing:

-Why I now call metta “kindness” instead of “lovingkindness.”
-The importance of “kind eyes” in tapping into a natural attitude of kindness.
-What the “missing link” is in metta practice, without which progress is difficult.
-What the difference is between "being nice" and "being kind."
-The power of natural language in creating a more authentic and heart-felt communication with yourself.
-The crucial role of self-kindness and self-compassion, and how they set up the conditions for kindness and compassion for others.

This is ideal both for people who struggle with lovingkindness practice, and for people who love it and want to take it deeper.
 

This workshop includes a vegetarian lunch. You can access helpful information about attending workshops at Aryaloka here.
 

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