#loving-kindness

[tracetheradianceback]

"After the ecstasy, the laundry”

—Jack Kornfield

[dreaminginthedeepsouth]

There are times we feel guided and protected by beings beyond our sight. Recognizing this as a kind of grace is a source of serenity. Whether it’s literally true or there is some other energy that gives us this sense of guidance and protection, the Buddha included this among the benefits of practicing metta.

Bhante Henepola Gunaratana, “11 Benefits of Loving-Friendliness Meditation”

[thepersonalwords]

Sometimes all we need to soothe our soul and ease our burdens is the loving hand of a friend gently touching our heart and lifting us towards love

Mimi Novic

[banji-effect]

Whatever living creatures there are with not a one left out— frail or firm, long or large, medium, small, tiny or round,

seen or unseen, living far or near, those who have been born and those about to be born— may all beings be happy!

from the Mettasutta, trans. Bhikkhu Sujato

[angelicspazz119]

Tender loving-kindness forever.

[postmodernismruinedme]

May I be loving, open, and aware in this moment; If I cannot be loving, open, and aware in this moment, may I be kind; If I cannot be kind, may I be nonjudgmental; If I cannot be nonjudgmental, may I not cause harm; If I cannot not cause harm, may I cause the least harm possible.

- Larry Yang, "In the Moments of Non-Awakening"

[goldenoldy]

True love ❤️