Shaila Catherine describes how the wholesome state of mettā serves not only as an antidote to anger, fear, and ill will, but is also a force that can overcome all the hindrances. A mind imbued with mettā is both strong and yielding; it is balanced and upright. Mettā contributes to both the development of samādhi and also insight. A mind strengthened by mettā will be able to face the unsatisfactory conditions of dukkha with clarity and balance, without blaming society, and without getting angry at other people. Mettā training gives us a way to take responsibility for cultivating happiness. When our minds are well developed, we will dwell at ease, in comfort, free from the hindrances, primed for abandoning lust, hate, and delusion.

Hiri and Ottappa: Jst being

Mundane and supramundane right view

A meditative reflection, followed by a silent sitting, followed by further reflections.

A meditative reflection, followed by a silent sitting, followed by further reflections.

Instruction for Talking Practice (talk begins after a silent 40 minute meditation)

Some reflections on emptiness and compassion

From the Majjhima Nikaya. The Buddha offers several examples of meeting our experience with wise attention: Purifying the habits of craving and delusion