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Dharma Talks
2018-09-24 Guided Metta - Self, Easy and Everyone in the Hall - Hebrew 42:13
Zohar Lavie
SanghaSeva Metta and Emptiness

2018-09-23 Guided Metta - Introduction, Sending to Easy, and a Metta Flavoured Breath 29:24
Nathan Glyde
SanghaSeva Metta and Emptiness

2018-09-14 Guided Metta meditation. 51:26
Caroline Jones
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge September 2018 at IMS- Forest Refuge

2018-08-08 27 guided meditation: metta using the radiating energy method 19:49
Jill Shepherd
Guided metta meditation using the radiating energy method, without reciting phrases or in relation to categories of people
Te Moata Retreat Center :  Strengthening the two wings of Awakening: Wisdom and Compassion

2018-08-08 25 guided meditation: metta for the benefactor 27:30
Jill Shepherd
Guided meditation practising metta for the benefactor, using the reciting phrases method
Te Moata Retreat Center :  Strengthening the two wings of Awakening: Wisdom and Compassion

2018-08-05 Guided Metta Meditation 60:34
Deborah Ratner Helzer
Introduction to the practice, working with self and benefactor.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center The Sure Heart’s Release: Insight and Metta Retreat

2018-07-30 Joy 45:18
Devon Hase
Guided Metta practice with a flavor of appreciative joy.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Insight Meditation Retreat for 18-32 Year Olds

2018-07-28 Guided Metta 44:52
Rebecca Bradshaw
Receiving for self and going to an easy person, family, and all beings.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Insight Meditation Retreat for 18-32 Year Olds

2018-07-19 Guided Metta Meditation 44:10
Yuka Nakamura
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Cultivation – Investigation – Contemplation: Insight Meditation Retreat for Experienced Students

2018-07-18 Guided Metta Meditation 47:05
Akincano Marc Weber
No Phrases - using images
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Cultivation – Investigation – Contemplation: Insight Meditation Retreat for Experienced Students

2018-07-17 Introduction To Metta And Guided Metta Practice 45:17
Chris Cullen
For group, self, and benefactor.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Cultivation – Investigation – Contemplation: Insight Meditation Retreat for Experienced Students

2018-07-16 Metta to Phenomena - Guided Meditation 43:04
Zohar Lavie
Gaia House The Four Immeasurables

2018-07-15 Guided Metta Meditation 30:06
James Baraz
Metta for Self and Benefactor
Nirodha Insight Meditation in Finland Silent retreat with James and Jane Baraz

2018-07-12 Guided Metta Meditation 37:24
Zohar Lavie
Gaia House The Four Immeasurables

2018-06-26 Awareness in Every Moment, Day 2 Afternoon Session #1(Retreat at Spirit Rock) 34:30
Sylvia Boorstein, Jashoda Edmunds, John Martin, Konda Mason
This retreat was formulated in a concise, concentrated manner; continuously taught by all the teachers with a general theme of waking up in any venue, at any time. This Series is recommended to anyone wanting to do a self-guided retreat for two days. (Metta Practice continued)
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Awakening in Every Moment: A Short, Intensive Retreat in Mindfulness, Metta and Morality

2018-06-26 Awakening in Every Moment, Day 2, Morning Session #2 (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 67:19
Sylvia Boorstein, Jashoda Edmunds, John Martin, Konda Mason
This retreat was formulated in a concise, concentrated manner; continuously taught by all the teachers with a general theme of waking up in any venue, at any time. This Series is recommended to anyone wanting to do a self-guided retreat for two days. (This session begins Metta Practice)
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Awakening in Every Moment: A Short, Intensive Retreat in Mindfulness, Metta and Morality

2018-06-19 Metta practice reflections and a guided meditation. 29:27
Devin Berry
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Heartfelt Wisdom: Insight Meditation Retreat

2018-05-18 Guided Metta (Benefactor and Self) 56:29
Oren Jay Sofer
A short guided practice, plus Q&A
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Metta: Lovingkindness Retreat

2018-04-26 Guided Metta: Those We Overlook 24:46
Oren Jay Sofer
A brief guided meditation on cultivating good will towards a "neutral" person or stranger.
Sacred Stream Center :  Mindful Communication: A Wise Speech Retreat

2018-04-25 Metta for Other, Metta for Self 20:42
Oren Jay Sofer
A brief guided meditation offering metta for a good friend or benefactor, as well as for oneself.
Sacred Stream Center :  Mindful Communication: A Wise Speech Retreat

2018-04-14 Introduction to Metta Practice and Guided Meditation 51:45
Greg Scharf
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Embodying Kindness and Wisdom: Insight and Lovingkindness Meditation Retreat

2018-04-05 Radiating Metta 47:02
Ayya Anandabodhi
Guided meditation on Metta practice, based on the Buddha's teaching
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center The Middle Way ~ Finding Our Natural Resting Place: Monastic Retreat

2018-03-24 Expansive Metta - Guided Practice 37:53
Oren Jay Sofer
Visualization of expansive, radiant lovingkindness in all directions.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Strengthening Resilience, Finding our Home

2018-03-24 Guided Metta-Good friend 36:12
Oren Jay Sofer
Guided loving-kindness meditation
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Strengthening Resilience, Finding our Home

2018-03-24 Guided Metta Meditation (with Instructions) 62:14
Oren Jay Sofer
Lovingkindness practice with phrases for a mentor or benefactor
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Strengthening Resilience, Finding our Home

2018-02-04 Introduction and Guided Metta Meditation 35:08
Jill Shepherd
A brief overview of the four Brahma Vihara practices. An introduction to Metta and a short guided Metta meditation for the benefactor.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center The Path to Awakening: Insight Meditation Retreat

2018-02-04 Metta All Beings, Guided meditation followed by considerations on benevolence and love 64:37
Pascal Auclair
True North Insight A Soft and Radical Transformation of the Heart

2017-12-22 Guided Metta Meditation 51:33
Caroline Jones
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge December 2017 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2017-12-20 Guided Meditation Metta to Phenomena 45:04
Nathan Glyde
Expanding metta practice from the usual other beings to phenomena itself. Based on Rob Burbea's work.
SanghaSeva Dharmalaya Silent Retreat

2017-12-18 Guided Qi Gong and Metta Practice 63:07
Chris Cullen
Gaia House Remembering and Awakening the Heart's Potential

2017-12-16 Guided Radiating Metta/Kindness (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 33:08
Erin Selover
Spirit Rock Meditation Center In the Presence of Love: Metta and Qi Gong

2017-12-07 Guided Metta Meditation 47:22
Kamala Masters
Perth, Australia :  Perth Insight Meditation Retreat

2017-11-17 Opening to Metta; a guided meditation 42:24
Caroline Jones
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge November 2017 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2017-11-09 Freedom in the realm of suffering: Embracing Impermanence. 2:17:03
Amana Brembry Johnson
Guided Metta practice with visualization. (Drop in Yoga & Meditation program at Spirit Rock)
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2017-11-01 Radiating Loving Kindness 43:41
Brian Lesage
This talk offers both instruction and a guided meditation for the way of practicing Metta found in the early Buddhist texts.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Three-Month Retreat - Part 2

2017-10-28 Overview Of Brahma Viharas and Introduction to Metta 46:33
Jill Shepherd
A short talk introducing Metta Practice and guided meditation offering Metta to the benefactor and oneself.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Three-Month Retreat - Part 2

2017-10-20 Foundations of Peace - Friday - short-guided-metta-meditation 8:23
Amma Thanasanti
New York Insight Meditation Center Foundations of Peace

2017-10-17 Guided Metta For All Beings. 43:30
Beth Sternlieb
Reflections on interbeing.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Three-Month Retreat - Part 1

2017-10-14 Guided Heart Metta Meditation 33:52
Sebene Selassie
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC 2017 IMCW Fall Retreat: Intimacy with Life

2017-10-10 Guided Meditation On Metta 61:26
Bhante Buddharakkhita
How to radiate Metta for a difficult person.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Three-Month Retreat - Part 1

2017-09-29 Guided Metta Meditation 34:55
Bhante Buddharakkhita
Radiating Metta toward your friend can help to build a stronger connection between oneself and others.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Three-Month Retreat - Part 1

2017-09-26 11 Guided meditation: radiating energy metta 22:59
Jill Shepherd
Radiating energy method of metta practice
Te Moata Retreat Center :  Awakening our Natural Wisdom

2017-09-25 07 Instructions and guided metta meditation 45:16
Greg Scharf
Instructions and guided metta meditation for an "easy being"
Te Moata Retreat Center :  Awakening our Natural Wisdom

2017-09-07 Guided Meditation On Four Wholesome States 32:02
Anushka Fernandopulle
Metta (kindness), compassion, joy, equanimity, Brahma viharas. Explanation and guided practice.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Freedom and Ease of Being: A Meditation Retreat for Our LGBTIQ Community

2017-08-21 Guided Lovingkindness Meditation (Metta for the Neutral Person) 47:07
Jake Dartington
Gaia House Awakening Wisdom, Joy and Peace

2017-08-19 Guided Lovingkindness Meditation (Metta for the Benefactor) 41:41
Jake Dartington
Gaia House Awakening Wisdom, Joy and Peace

2017-08-19 Reflections on Body Awareness, Working with Pain, Guided Metta Meditation 54:11
Zohar Lavie
Gaia House Awakening Wisdom, Joy and Peace

2017-08-06 Metta - Guided Meditation 62:23
Kamala Masters
Oneself, Benefactor, Dear Friend
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Awareness, Insight and Liberation

2017-07-22 Guided Metta Practice - Benefactor 59:08
Bonnie Duran
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center 15th Anniversary People of Color Retreat

2017-07-16 Introduction to Metta Meditation and Guided Meditation (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 46:36
Greg Scharf
Spirit Rock Meditation Center July Insight Meditation Retreat

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