Online: Lessons in Lovingkindness – Practical Advice from 40 Years of Practice
with Bodhipaksa
Saturday, September 30th, 2023 | 9:30am – 1:00pm ET
I first learned lovingkindness (metta) practice in the summer of 1983. Looking back, the initial guidance I received seems very basic, and I’ve learned a lot in the 40 years since then.
In this half-day workshop I’ll be sharing — in a very practical way — some of the things I’m most glad I’ve learned so I can help you grow and deepen your 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.
-How to anchor your practice in empathy, which is all too often the “missing link” in metta practice.
-What the difference is between being nice and being kind.
-The power of using natural language in order to create 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.
I do hope you’re able to join me for this workshop, which takes place on Zoom. I’m certain your lovingkindness practice will never be the same again.
-Bodhipaksa
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Teacher(s)
Bodhipaksa
Bodhipaksa is a teacher of meditation and Buddhism, known for his accessible and down-to-earth approach to practice. Born in Scotland, he now lives in New Hampshire and has two children. He’s the author of several books, including “Wildmind: A Step-By-Step Guide to Meditation,” “Living as a River,” “I Can’t Believe It’s Not Buddha,” and “This Difficult Thing of Being Human.” He is also the author of many guided meditation CDs and audiobooks, and is the founder of Wildmind (www.wildmind.org), a prominent online meditation center.