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    Metta: Near and Far Enemies

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    Guy ArmstrongPublished January 30, 2018 · Updated October 21, 2026 · 1 min read

    A recording on metta, or loving-kindness practice: how it relates to the unfolding of the Dharma, and how the heart responds as we identify loving-kindness.

    What is Metta Meditation?

    Metta meditation is a heart-based practice that comes from the Buddhist tradition, sometimes referred to as loving-kindness meditation. The practice may help strengthen our ability to feel unconditional love and well wishes for ourselves, for others, and for the world at large. Please also check out our 8 Mindfulness Exercises for Love and Compassion.

    Another example of a metta meditation, this recording – led by Kamala Masters – expands our loving-kindness practice by incorporating the practice of forgiveness. Through this meditation, we may gain a greater sense of our connection to others. Masters invites us to consider that each one of us holds the same wish and desire for freedom from pain and suffering.

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