A Buddhist Practice
The Loving-Kindness meditation, known as metta in the Buddhist tradition, is a practice of developing love for yourself and for others. This practice involves intentionally wishing for safety, wellness, and peace.
Try a few minutes of loving-kindness today!
Find a comfortable position and take a few deep breaths. Offer these wishes:
May I be safe.
May I be well.
May I know peace.
Think of someone you care about, and offer these wishes:
May you be safe.
May you be well.
May you know peace.
Think of someone you don’t know well, and offer these wishes:
May you be safe.
May you be well.
May you know peace.
Think of someone you disagree with or someone you find difficult, and offer these wishes:
May you be safe.
May you be well.
May you know peace.
Extend your wishes to the world, beyond the people you know:
May you be safe.
May you be well.
May you know peace.
Want to explore the practice further? The Buddhist Centre offers a longer loving-kindness meditation that you can use for personal reflection here: https://thebuddhistcentre.com/text/loving-kindness-meditation