Metta

Especially in these worrying and uncertain times, it is important to develop beneficial qualities instead of getting stuck in polarization or a feeling of powerlessness.

The historical Buddha already gave helpful guidelines to his monks (who were afraid of terrifying creatures) such as the cultivation and practice of metta: loving kindness and benevolence.

Metta is one of the 'Four Brahmaviharas', also called 'Exalted Abodes' or simply 'Four Inner Friends'. You can fall back on them, again and again!

During this online workshop we will focus on these heart qualities (in addition to kindness also compassion, sympathetic joy and equanimity), which are already present in each of us. By actively practicing these qualities they become stronger and will naturally emerge in our actions. May that contribute to the well-being of each of us and for all living things, including our earth.