Metta: Neutral

Difficulty: Intermediate | Duration: 10 Min
Origin: Buddhism

Overview

Metta Neutral is a crucial stage in loving-kindness meditation, where practitioners extend wishes of well-being to individuals towards whom they feel neither strong affection nor aversion. This powerful mindfulness practice helps broaden the scope of one's compassion, moving beyond close connections to embrace all beings. By intentionally directing phrases like "May you be happy, may you be healthy, may you be free from suffering" to neutral figures, one cultivates a profound sense of emotional balance and reduces unconscious biases. This essential meditation technique fosters a deeper understanding of interconnectedness, promoting inner peace and a more expansive heart. As a foundational step in developing universal loving-kindness, Metta Neutral is invaluable for anyone seeking to deepen their mindfulness journey and cultivate profound empathy.

Instructions

  1. Select neutral person.
  2. Realize they want happiness too.
  3. Send phrases.

Purpose

Overcoming indifference.