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Loving-Kindness (Metta)

“Loving-Kindness (Metta)” is a short 15-minute practice from Zayenha Practice in the Psychological domain. Wish well for self, beloved, neutral, difficult, world. Its goal: Expand compassion circle from self to world gradually. Immediate effect: Inner warmth. You can read its goal and first step for free; the full practice with every step and the interactive part comes with Plus.

Wish well for self, beloved, neutral, difficult, world.

15 min Intermediate

Goal

Expand compassion circle from self to world gradually.

Steps

  1. 1
    Wish self: "May I be safe, happy".
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Expected Outcome

Immediate
Inner warmth.

Evidence base

School: Metta / Buddhist

Founders: Sharon Salzberg (1995)

Salzberg.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does "Loving-Kindness (Metta)" take?
This exercise takes about 15 minutes, practiced solo in a Written reflection format.
When will I notice the effect of "Loving-Kindness (Metta)"?
Inner warmth. In the short term: Hatred for hard people eases.
Is "Loving-Kindness (Metta)" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Metta / Buddhist (Sharon Salzberg (1995)). Salzberg.
Is "Loving-Kindness (Metta)" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the platform.

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