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Join us for a 4-part class on Loving Kindness (mettā) led by Tom Ledermann, on Tuesdays, August 20, 27, September 3, and 10, from 6:30-8 PM. Feel free to drop in on any class. Mettā is a Pali word meaning lovingkindness or benevolence. The Sanskrit word is maitrī. Mettā refers to qualities of friendliness, love, goodwill, and active interest in others. The concept suggests that Mettā is universal and selfless. It is an all-embracing love. Mettā meditation is one of the practices that can help us to develop compassion for others. In this 4-session Mettā meditation course, we deepen our practice of lovingkindness and learn to integrate it into our daily lives.

Tom is a longtime mindfulness and compassion practitioner. He is a psychologist by training and works at the Florida State University. He co-authored several articles that examine the role of mindfulness and compassion on individuals’ and couples’ well-being. With his wife Myriam, he introduced the concept of caring for bliss and developed a mindfulness and compassion training.

Class 2 (Aug 27) Loving Kindness Meditation (Mettā): A 4-Part Class Series

Yu-Ting Chen

Caroline Summerwood

Mary Braunagel

Brook R

Sheila Sussman

Bonnie Fesmire

Sara Khan

Sabrina

Gita Pitter

Carolyn Barkow

Tallahassee Chan

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