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    The Practice of Metta – Loving Kindness

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    Sharon SalzbergPublished November 15, 2016 · Updated October 21, 2026 · 1 min read

    Sharon Salzberg, a meditation teacher and New York Times bestselling author, talks about metta, the practice of loving-kindness: a kindness that does not select but wishes goodwill to everyone you know.

    We hope you will share what you learn about metta and loving-kindness with your fellow mindfulness practitioners.

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