Metta Meditation

METTA is the word in the Pali Language that means "Loving-Kindness". Metta is one of the more important of the teachings of the Buddha. Often it is learned via guided meditations. This page contains several teaching on metta.

The Buddha's Teachings on Loving-Kindness

The Metta Sutta
Ayya Khema's translation of the Metta Sutta
Thanissaro Bhikkhu's translation of the Metta Sutta
Piyadassi Thera's translation of the Metta Sutta (includes historical setting)
Acharya Buddharakkhita's translation of the Metta Sutta
The 11 benefits from practicing Metta

A Dhamma Talk on Metta by Ven. Ayya Khema

Guided Metta Meditations by Ven. Ayya Khema

Peace and Joy
Best Friend
A Vessel of Peace
A Flower in Your Heart
Joy and Love
The Beloved
Golden Light
Golden Light Version II
Your Own Mother
The Party
The Fountain
The Fountain Version II
Goodness of Yourself and Others
Peace and Love
Patience and Acceptance
Forgiveness
Sunshine
The Soft White Blanket
The Four Brahma Viharas
Garden in your Heart
Compassion
The Seed of Enlightenment
Sun in your Heart Version I
Sun in your Heart Version II
Forgiveness Version II
Golden Light Version III
The Fountain Version III

More information on Metta

Access to Insight Website: Metta
Metta: the Philosophy and Practice of Universal Love by Acharya Buddharakkhita
Lovingkindness : The Revolutionary Art of Happiness by Sharon Salzberg

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