First, a reminder that mettā practice is a training. We’re training to lead with our kind hearts—to lead with the heart in our own experience, and in our interactions. Sometimes we can do that by asking a question. “Where’s my heart at right now?” This is a great daily life practice. “Am I present? Am I present to my heart?” Or as Julia Butterfly Hill asks, “Am I meeting this moment with love?” Just like the mettā phrases, questions like these are not demands, but invitations to the heart.
Talks
January 14, 2022
| 61 min.
Mettā and Forgiveness
Donald Rothberg
Donald Rothberg
Residential Retreat Teacher
Donald Rothberg, PhD, has practiced Insight Meditation since 1976 and trained in Dzogchen, Mahāmudrā, and Hakomi psychotherapy. A former professor, he now teaches meditation, psychology, and socially engaged Buddhism. He’s led long-term training programs through the Buddhist Peace Fellowship, Saybrook, and Spirit Rock. Donald served on BPF’s board and is author of The Engaged Spiritual Life and co-editor of Ken Wilber in Dialogue.