Metta: The Divine Abode of Loving Kindness In All Directions
My friend Oliver followed Ajahn Sona's metta meditation instructions in a cave for 5 weeks, and it healed his cPTSD better than any other therapy he has ever done. It also cured my chronic depression when nothing else could touch it, over a decade ago, in seconds. Ajahn Brahm also has good videos on loving kindness meditation (tho doesn't understand nibbana: stages).
Basically, this metta meditation was taught by Buddha as a prayer that all beings be at ease, happy and free, including yourself. A mantra that resonates will help you to do this meditation almost non-stop all day long (watch vid above). I like this mantra: "Lovey bunnies DON'T know!!!" because everyone is lovable like a bunny rabbit and they are only seen as unlovable due to their ignorance of love and right behavior, the same way that a child is ignorant but still lovable.
When you do this mantra in your head (whichever mantra works for you to connect to love and compassion), you will notice that nobody can get you angry, and you automatically behave like a saint. You will automatically emit energy that purifies yourself and others on a continual basis. This is the secret to happiness in this lifetime, right now.
Also check out my Anger release vid.
Watch this interview I did with some Christian friends about this topic.
Watch this video I did with my partner Hâle on loving relationships.
Watch this video on overcoming heartache with real love.
And start with this cute hack for loving your inner child!
Here’s what Buddha had to say about the importance of loving kindness.
Your thoughts, your feelings?? ❤️
