>>24491656

Of course you can. Bhante Vimalaramsi (PBUH) wrote a guide on it called "A Guide to Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation."

In metta practice, you don't concentrate on the phrase "may beings be happy..." but rather on the feeling it evokes. This can actually be easier for some people, since you can easily get the *nimitta*—a warm, pleasant feeling in the heart chakra—which makes the mind clearer and more joyful.

That's why Ajahn Sona (PBUH) suggests practicing a bit of metta before you begin breath meditation.