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Lovingkindness Talks
Maitrī (Sanskrit; Pali: mettā) means benevolence, loving-kindness, friendliness, amity, good will, and active interest in others. It is the first of the four sublime states (Brahmaviharas) and one of the ten pāramīs of the Theravāda school of Buddhism.
The cultivation of benevolence (mettā bhāvanā) is a popular form of Buddhist meditation. It is a part of the four immeasurables in Brahmavihara (divine abidings) meditation. Metta as "compassion meditation" is often practiced in Asia by broadcast chanting, wherein monks chant for the laity.
The compassion and universal loving-kindness concept of metta is discussed in the Metta Sutta of Buddhism, and is also found in the ancient and medieval texts of Hinduism and Jainism as metta or maitri.
Small sample studies on the potential of loving-kindness meditation approach on patients suggest potential benefits. However, peer reviews question the quality and sample size of these studies.
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Compassion Beyond Control Boundaries Compassion, Lovingkindness, Avalokitesvara |
Feb 04 2023 |
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Compassion with the Controlling ImpulseEmphasizing compassion and de-emphasizing trying to control. Compassion with the impulse to try to control. Being careful without trying to control. Impartiality towards the outcome; for example,... Compassion, control, Non-grasping, Lovingkindness, Avalokitesvara, Avalokitesvara,... |
Feb 04 2023 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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Zen Awakening: Wisdom and Compassion Lovingkindness, Mahayana, Dogen |
Jan 2022 |
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Protecting and Liberating All BeingsA residential retreat at Mount Madonna. MtMadonna-2021-Fall, Lovingkindness, Conversation, Karmic Consciousness |
Nov 20 2021 2 of 4 Mount Madonna Center |
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Practicing Compassion with Beings in SufferingA virtual Dharma talk by Tenshin Roshi for an online gathering of the No Abode community Great compassion, Lovingkindness, Happiness, Patience, Fox |
Jul 31 2021 No Abode Hermitage Online |
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Public Dokusan 6 Six Realms, Teacher-and-Student, Nirvana, Politics, Zoom, Doubt, War, Sangha, Dragons... |
Aug 14 2020 |
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The Womb of the Tathagata #5Confession-and-Repentance, Lovingkindness, Commitment, Repentance, Precepts |
Aug 11 2018 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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The Womb of the Tathagata #5Torei's vow; bowing in humility in the face of cruelty; meeting monsters with lovingkindness. Confession-and-Repentance, Lovingkindness, Repentance, Commitment, Precepts |
Aug 11 2018 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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Topography of Bodhisattva Practices: ZazenSerial: TL-00523 ADZG Sesshin, Vimalakirti, Lovingkindness, Manjushri, Letting Go |
Jun 01 2018 Ancient Dragon Zen Gate |
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Maitreya BodhisattvaSerial: TL-00516 ADZG Sunday Morning, Lovingkindness, Patience, Mahayana |
Apr 22 2018 Ancient Dragon Zen Gate |
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Traditional Sources for Buddhist Social ActionSerial: TL-00483 ADZG Monday Night, Branching Streams, Lotus Sutra, Priest, Lovingkindness |
Aug 28 2017 Ancient Dragon Zen Gate |
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Awakening Lives In Silence And Stillness Stillness, Lovingkindness, Fox |
Jan 02 2017 AM |
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Awakening Lives In Silence And StillnessIn the midst of stillness there is the awakened activity of liberating beings; lovingkindness and politics; becoming Buddha by realizing causation; not being possessive of anything, even the dharma,... Lovingkindness, Zazen, Cause-and-Effect, Liberation, Causation, Lovingkindness, Fox... |
Jan 02 2017 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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Awakening in Stillness and Compassion Stillness, Meditation, Lovingkindness |
Nov 15 2016 |
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Intimate Bonds on the Buddha Way Zazen, Lovingkindness, Suzuki Roshi |
Oct 20 2014 |
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Faces of Compassion - Part 3Serial: TL-00348 Two Arrows Zen telephone course, Lovingkindness, Manjushri, Duality, Balance, Vasubandhu |
Aug 09 2014 Two Arrows Zen |
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The Self Settling the Self on the Self Birth-and-Death, Chanting, Posture, Teacher-and-Student, Lovingkindness, Ego,... |
Nov 10 2012 |
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The Question of LoveSerial: BZ-02243 Zen Lesson in the Art of Leadership, Saturday Lecture Partiality and Impartiality
Lovingkindness, Compassion, Sympathetic Joy, Equanimity, Attachment, Big Mind,... |
May 26 2012 Berkeley Zen Center |
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Entry into the nature of the knowable Meditation, Consciousness, Lovingkindness |
Oct 01 2011 Afternoon |
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Unity in Compassionate Interdependence Compassion, Lovingkindness, Observe |
Aug 17 2009 |
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Dancing with Compassionate Stillness Stillness, Lovingkindness, Wisdom |
Jul 12 2009 |
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Loving-Discipline: The Zen Pathway Emptiness, Posture, Lovingkindness |
Apr 25 2009 |
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HappinessThe pursuit of happiness vs. wanting others to be happy; happiness from absorption in activity Teachings on Happiness for Dancing Mountains Sangha newsletter Lovingkindness, Desire, Religion, Emptiness |
Feb 03 2007 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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Intention Unveiled: The Heart of Zen Bell, Lovingkindness, Dogen |
Oct 08 2006 |
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Pathways to Insightful Tranquility Separation, Lovingkindness, Continuous Practice, Silence, Lay |
Jan 16 2006 |
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Buddhism and WarSerial: BZ-00133B The Six Realms and What Bodhisattvas Do in Each One, Saturday Lecture Buddhism, War, Bodhisattva, Six Realms, War, Demons, Greed, Peace, Current Events,... |
Mar 22 2003 Berkeley Zen Center |
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15 Sutras from the Old Way: Meghiya (Friendship)Serial: BZ-00457 Class 4 of 5 Right Speech, Attachment, Impermanence, Lovingkindness, Commitment, Cultivation,... |
Oct 03 2002 4 Berkeley Zen Center |
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The Middle Path to Liberation Doubt, Lovingkindness, Impermanence |
Jun 23 1999 |
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Intimacy with Emotions: A Path to Freedom Anger, Lovingkindness, Meditation |
Nov 1998 |
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Joyful Equanimity in Meditation Practice Anger, Lovingkindness, Happiness |
Nov 1998 |
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Transformative Love: Compassion and Connection Happiness, Lovingkindness, Compassion |
Nov 1998 |
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Transforming Anger Through Buddhist Wisdom Anger, Lovingkindness, Equanimity |
Nov 1998 |
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Eight Social Practices of the BuddhaSerial: SF-03230 One-day sitting lecture: 1 - Guided meditation; 2 - eight ways of activity and cultivation: 1-4 inward, 5-8 ways to be in the world; four unlimited practices Letting Go, Happiness, Cultivation, Monastic Practice, Equanimity, Peace,... |
Jul 20 1998 Green Gulch Farm |
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Enduring Love in Zen Practice Lovingkindness, Meditation, Equanimity |
1998 |
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Embracing Emotions for Deeper Connections Anger, Lovingkindness, Hate |
1998 |
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Flowing Love: Embracing Interdependence Happiness, Lovingkindness, Compassion |
1998 |
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Endless Compassion in Enlightenment Journey Enlightenment, Lovingkindness, Freedom |
1998 |
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Questions and AnswersSerial: SF-04820 Commercially Produced cassette: Sounds True - - Pain, Love and Happiness with Thich Nhat Hanh - September 1-6 1997 Sponsored by the Community of Mindful Living Happiness, Bell, Freedom, Peace, Daily Life, Birth-and-Death, Mindfulness, Offering,... |
Sep 01 1997 Unknown |
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Walking the Path of Right Living Renunciation, Right Speech, Lovingkindness, Greed, Community |
Jun 18 1997 |
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Zazen's Journey: Karma to Liberation Karma, Dragons, Evil, Renunciation, Lovingkindness |
Jun 17 1997 |
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Embrace Impermanence, Live Fully Lovingkindness, Pain, Impermanence |
Apr 16 1997 |
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Intimacy Beyond Sexual Greed Greed, Intimacy, Separation, Desire, Lovingkindness |
Oct 26 1995 |
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Contemplative Prayer: Practice of the Presence of GodSerial: NC-00931 Contemplative Prayer class. Practice of the Presence of God Commitment, Breath, Continuous Practice, Intention, Lovingkindness |
Oct 18 1994 6 of 7 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Embracing Mindfulness Beyond the Self Lovingkindness, Equanimity, Skandas, Letting Go, Emotions |
Oct 02 1994 |
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Gratitude Unveiled in Zen Practice Gratitude, Lovingkindness, Passions, Intimacy, Big Mind |
Nov 21 1993 |
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Metta SuttaSerial: BZ-00715A Lecture Enemies, Anger, Mahayana, Equanimity, Greed, Lovingkindness, Happiness, Peace,... |
Sep 07 1991 Berkeley Zen Center |
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Cultivating Compassionate Mindfulness Together Lovingkindness, Gratitude, Peace, Enemies, Observe |
Nov 22 1990 |
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Cultivating Compassion Through Buddhist Meditation Lovingkindness, Thich Nhat Hanh, Passions, Sixth Patriarch, Hindrances |
Nov 22 1990 |
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Embracing the Now in Zen Religion, Demons, Liberation, Lovingkindness |
Jan 27 1990 |
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Universal Harmony Through Loving-Kindness Buddha, Lovingkindness, Buddhism |
Apr 03 1988 San Francisco Zen Center |