The Planet's Sangha: Buddhist discussions, thought, etc.

[charley]

Originally Posted by knight

"our imperfection is our one true perfection".. ALice Walker

http://www.contemplativemind.org/pra...oving-kindness

This is a great link to understanding Metta.

Namaste
Knight

the use of traditional methods or techniques hmmm --- can love be achieved as the result of a method or technique?
One wonders at the traditions of yore, since the very word 'tradition' comes from the word 'trahere', and is related to the word 'betray', i.e. to 'betray' the moment - the present?!
One wonders also at the benefits of using a technique which obviously enhances the "i" (i.e. in the link you provided there is constant affirmation of "May I..." "May I...") constituting a "mantra", while the word "mantra" literally means to put away all self-centred activity...
How can the self be stressed and emphasized ("me" "myself", and "i") when it is the very cause and source of all the sorrow and suffering in the world?
charley