2011-02-09 Metta Instructions - Difficult Person 53:25
Mark Coleman	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  Metta (Lovingkindness) Retreat

2011-02-09 Fourth Instructions and Guided Metta Meditation 54:22
Rob Burbea	Download Listen
Gaia House :  Metta and Emptiness (Level 1)

2011-02-08 Metta - Reteaching a Thing its Loveliness 43:19
Howard Cohn	Download Listen
Mission Dharma

2011-02-08 Instructions In Metta 51:31
Gina Sharpe	Download Listen
Expanding instructions for metta practice to the neutral person.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  Metta (Lovingkindness) Retreat

2011-02-08 Third Instructions and Guided Metta Meditation: Reflections on Including the Friend in Metta 47:25
Catherine McGee	Download Listen
Gaia House :  Metta and Emptiness (Level 1)

2011-02-08 Refining the Metta Practice (Question and Answer Session 1) 62:40
Rob Burbea	Download Listen
Gaia House :  Metta and Emptiness (Level 1)

2011-02-07 Second Instructions and Guided Metta Meditation 54:33
Rob Burbea	Download Listen
Gaia House :  Metta and Emptiness (Level 1)

2011-02-06 Metta Instructions - Self and Benefactor 44:22
Gina Sharpe	Download Listen
Blocks to sending metta to oneself - instruction for practice
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  Metta (Lovingkindness) Retreat

2011-02-06 First Instructions and Guided Metta Meditation 56:10
Rob Burbea	Download Listen
Gaia House :  Metta and Emptiness (Level 1)

2011-02-05 Relationship Between Metta And Mindfulness 49:01
Mark Coleman	Download Listen
How do the qualities of love (metta) and mindfulness relate,support and compliment each other and what happens as we practice these as meditations.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  Metta (Lovingkindness) Retreat

2011-02-05 Opening Talk for Metta and Emptiness (Level 1): Being on Retreat 1:34:04
Rob Burbea	Download Listen
Gaia House :  Metta and Emptiness (Level 1)

2011-02-01 Metta 46:16
Lama Surya Das	Download Listen
Insight Meditation South Bay - Silicon Valley :  Tuesday Talks—2011

2011-01-17 Practicing Metta in Daily Life - Widening Circles of Metta 49:04
Donald Rothberg	Download Listen
As we do on the cushion, we practice metta in daily life in widening circles. We explore sustaining individual formal metta practice, metta in our relationships, and metta in the larger world. (Followed by questions and responses.)
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Metta Retreat

2011-01-16 Metta Chants 10:40
Heather Martin	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Metta Retreat

2011-01-15 Union of Love & Awareness, Part 2 31:18
Mark Coleman	Download Listen
This 2 part series explores how mindfulness and metta, though distinct practices, in a mature practice become unified as a loving, kind presence.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2011-01-15 Union of Love and Awareness, Part 1 34:49
Mark Coleman	Download Listen
This 2 part series explores how mindfulness and metta, though distinct practices, in a mature practice become unified as a loving, kind presence.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2011-01-13 The Joy of a Friendly Heart 68:34
Heather Martin	Download Listen
Exploring how metta cheers us, how a cheerful heart calms and relaxes us; and how a calm, relaxed state ushers in more understanding and so, more metta.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Metta Retreat

2011-01-12 How Metta Transforms Us 56:09
Donald Rothberg	Download Listen
In this second talk of the retreat, we explore further the spirit of metta, through teachings and stories, focusing as well on the themes of metta as a concentration practice, as opening a process of purification, and, as it matures, as increasingly embodied and wise.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Metta Retreat

2011-01-11 Metta as the Heart of Mindfulness 53:31
Sylvia Boorstein	Download Listen
The "Introduction to Metta" talk positions metta as the particular form of mindfulness that reflects the third foundation of mindfulness, attention to the contents of mind. It also is presented as the practice that follows the Buddha's instructions for Wise Effort, the purposeful cultivation in the mind of wholesome states.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Metta Retreat

2011-01-02 Worldwide Metta - Guided Meditation 17:04
Amma Thanasanti	Download Listen
Shakti Vihara :  New Year 2011 Retreat on Brahma Viharas

2011-01-01 Guided Metta Meditation (For All Beings) 44:27
Chris Cullen	Download Listen
Gaia House :  The New Years Retreat

2010-12-31 Guided Metta Meditation (On the Neutral and Difficult Person) 39:21
Jake Dartington	Download Listen
Gaia House :  The New Years Retreat

2010-12-30 Extending Metta - Guided Meditation 45:58
Amma Thanasanti	Download Listen
Shakti Vihara :  New Year 2011 Retreat on Brahma Viharas

2010-12-29 Metta - Guided Meditation 46:46
Amma Thanasanti	Download Listen
Shakti Vihara :  New Year 2011 Retreat on Brahma Viharas

2010-12-29 Introduction to Metta Meditation and Guided Meditation on Metta Towards Oneself 35:19
Christina Feldman	Download Listen
Gaia House :  The New Years Retreat

2010-12-23 Karaniya Metta Sutta - chanting 15:28
Greg Scharf	Download Listen
Chanting the Karaniya Metta Sutta. Starts with an invocation to the devas, and then leads the Karaniya Metta Sutta - once through as call-and-response, and once through all together.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge :  December 2010 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2010-12-17 Medicine Heart Metta: Guided Forgiveness 41:09
Ayya Medhanandi	Download Listen
May you be well, happy, and peaceful. Learn how to connect with the radiant, loving energy in your heart. Dissolve your opinions and unwholesome attitudes and deepen a quintessential quality for the Path - forgiveness. It is the key to greater loving-kindness for all beings.
Ottawa Buddhist Society

2010-12-14 Holding Life Tenderly 51:31
Larry Yang	Download Listen
The path of mindfulness and metta towards freedom.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Forgiveness: the Wisdom of Our Hearts (A Retreat for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Intersex & Same-Gender Loving Community)

2010-12-12 Metta Practice for Forgiveness of a Difficult Person 41:34
Yanai Postelnik	Download Listen
Gaia House :  Loving Kindness Weekend

2010-11-08 Developing the Parami' Part 2 61:43
Mark Coleman	Download Listen
This talk continues an exploration of the Buddhas teachings in the Paramis - specifically focusing on the Parimi of Love ( metta) energy, persistence, truthfulness and morality.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Monday and Wednesday Talks

2010-11-03 Training the Mind; Aiming Towards Love 59:21
Sharda Rogell	Download Listen
When we identify with our cruel inner critic, this undermines our capacity for kindness towards ourselves and others. Inclining the mind towards metta points us towards our own innate goodness.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  The Art of Embodied Presence

2010-10-21 Metta Bhavana Bienveillance 27:48
Bhante Bodhidhamma	Download Listen
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Satipanya Retreat Centre :  Lausanne 2010 October

2010-10-19 Guided Metta Meditation For All Beings 46:58
Winnie Nazarko	Download Listen
Reflections on the power and value of loving-friendless practice, and its place on the road to awakening. Guided metta practice for all beings
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  Three-Month Retreat - Part 1

2010-10-15 Metta - The Heart's Release 65:43
Marcia Rose	Download Listen
This talk explores ways that Metta practice helps to release the contractions of the heart/mind and the tremendous fullness of energy which is constituted by confidence and strength and a clear straight forwardness that comes from a loving heart.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge :  October 2010 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2010-10-15 Metta practice and the Transformation of the Heart 45:37
Donald Rothberg	Download Listen
An exploration of metta practice and how it works-to develop the capacity to lead with the heart, develop in concentration, purify our being and touch our deeper nature.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Cultivating Clear Seeing, Opening the Heart

2010-10-13 Guided Metta / Metta guidata 49:49
Kamala Masters	Download Listen
Monastero di Camaldoli :  Awareness with Wisdom - Pure and Simple

2010-10-12 Guided Metta with Questions & Answers / Metta guidata - Domande e risposte 1:10:27
Kamala Masters	Download Listen
Monastero di Camaldoli :  Awareness with Wisdom - Pure and Simple

2010-10-11 Guided Metta with Questions and Answers / Metta guidata – Domande e risposte 61:19
Kamala Masters	Download Listen
Monastero di Camaldoli :  Awareness with Wisdom - Pure and Simple

2010-10-01 Importance of Metta 24 min 24:38
Bhante Bodhidhamma	Download Listen
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Satipanya Retreat Centre

2010-09-30 Metta 63:40
Carol Wilson	Download Listen
Metta, or loving kindness can develop to a powerful force in out hearts and minds. We only need to start where we are, feeding non-hatred in our minds rather than putting our trust in the habits of fear and ill will.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  Three-Month Retreat - Part 1

2010-09-18 Metta Chant 3:36
Steve Armstrong	Download Listen
Santa Rosa :  Sacramento Insight Meditation

2010-08-18 Metta - Lovingkindness 1:19:21
Tara Brach	Listen to tracks Show 2 Tracks
This talk explores what gets in the way of loving presence and the training that awakens and frees our hearts.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC :  IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks
Meditation 25:46 Download Listen Metta - Lovingkindness 53:34 Download Listen

2010-08-15 The Practice of Compassion (Karuna) 1:15:25
Gina Sharpe	Download Listen
This is the fourth and final session of the "Metta and Compassion" daylong. It includes a guided karuna meditation, some explanation, question-and-answer with both Gina Sharpe and Sharon Salzberg, and closes with a sharing of the merit. This day focuses on the development of lovingkindness and compassion, both for ourselves and for others. These qualities of the heart diminish fear and isolation, and further our understanding of interconnectedness. Through meditation practice, dialogue, and discourse, we will explore these qualities together. Suitable for both beginning and more experienced meditators.
New York Insight Meditation Center :  Metta and Compassion with Sharon Salzberg and Gina Sharpe

2010-08-15 Introduction to Compassion (Karuna) 47:09
Gina Sharpe	Download Listen
This is the third talk in the "Metta and Compassion" daylong, in which Gina introduces the concept of compassion/karuna. This day focuses on the development of lovingkindness and compassion, both for ourselves and for others. These qualities of the heart diminish fear and isolation, and further our understanding of interconnectedness. Through meditation practice, dialogue, and discourse, we will explore these qualities together. Suitable for both beginning and more experienced meditators.
New York Insight Meditation Center :  Metta and Compassion with Sharon Salzberg and Gina Sharpe

2010-08-15 The Practice of Metta (Lovingkindness) 39:37
Sharon Salzberg	Download Listen
This is the second talk of the "Metta and Compassion" daylong, containing a dharma talk, a guided metta/lovingkindness meditation and a question-answer session. This day focuses on the development of lovingkindness and compassion, both for ourselves and for others. These qualities of the heart diminish fear and isolation, and further our understanding of interconnectedness. Through meditation practice, dialogue, and discourse, we will explore these qualities together. Suitable for both beginning and more experienced meditators.
New York Insight Meditation Center :  Metta and Compassion with Sharon Salzberg and Gina Sharpe

2010-08-15 Introduction to Metta and Compassion 34:16
Sharon Salzberg	Download Listen
This is first talk of the Metta and Compassion daylong, introducing lovingkindness (metta) and compassion (karuna). This day focuses on the development of lovingkindness and compassion, both for ourselves and for others. These qualities of the heart diminish fear and isolation, and further our understanding of interconnectedness. Through meditation practice, dialogue, and discourse, we will explore these qualities together. Suitable for both beginning and more experienced meditators.
New York Insight Meditation Center :  Metta and Compassion with Sharon Salzberg and Gina Sharpe

2010-08-10 Metta Instructions and Guided Meditation 5 47:57
Rob Burbea	Download Listen
Gaia House :  The Loving Kindness (Metta) Retreat

2010-08-09 Metta Meditation Guidance 61:49
Kamala Masters	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  Insight and the Art of Equanimity

2010-08-09 Metta Instructions and Guided Meditation 4 47:25
Rob Burbea	Download Listen
Gaia House :  The Loving Kindness (Metta) Retreat

2010-08-09 Metta Instructions and Guided Meditation 3 44:04
Rob Burbea	Download Listen
Gaia House :  The Loving Kindness (Metta) Retreat