What we connect with we naturally care for. Noticing moments of opening and responsiveness as a basis of metta. Metta as the spaciousness to breathe, to give all the time that's needed for love. An imaginative exercise exploring activity and relaxation followed by an exploration of other ways to work in the metta bhavana.

A led Tonglen practice from the Metta as a Path to Insight GFR retreat held at Taraloka in February 2016

Beginning to look at Metta with Dharma as reference. Shifting focus from content to nature of our experience - a natural movement in meditation. Understanding that the labels we put onto our experience are not the same as our actual experience. Followed by a led meditation exploring these areas.

A 5 stage practice - beginning with our heart wish and resonating with where freedom actually lies. From a GFR retreat - Metta as a Path to Insight held at Taraloka in February 2016

Exploring how to be fully present and open to experience without getting caught up in it. To feel fully and to let go, not to solidify around feelings.