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The Buddha taught practices for the cultivation of loving-friendliness.

These entail sending loving energy inward, then outward, while reciting certain phrases such as “May I be happy,” and “May all beings be happy”

— but these are not mere wishful thoughts. They are part of a practice that can truly transform your heart — and your brain! Research shows that loving-friendliness meditation has significant benefits ranging from enhanced well-being to relief from illness and improved emotional intelligence.

Metta is not ordinary love. It is the quality of love we experience in our whole being, a love that has no ulterior motive — and no opposite. It can never become hatred; the love-hate dichotomy simply does not apply.

This kind of love has many qualities that distinguish it from other more usual experiences of love mixed with a desire or attachment.

Born of great generosity, metta is caring and kindness that does not seek self-benefit. It does not look for anything in return or by way of exchange: “I will love you if you love me,” or “I will love you if you behave in a certain way.” Because loving-kindness is never associated with anything harmful, it always arises from a purity of heart.

This purity of heart that allows us to feel a warm-hearted friendliness to all beings is natural to us. When we cultivate loving-friendliness, we are simply allowing our innate generosity to grow and flourish.