Pema Chodron - The practise of Maitri - Loving kindness

In Buddhism, loving-kindness (maitri) is the first of the Four Immeasurables, or Limitless Ones, which are Buddhist virtues and meditation practices to cultivate each one.
Most commonly translated as love or loving-kindness, maitri also means loving-kindness to oneself and is the foundation of the four virtues, which are:
Loving Kindness
Compassion
Sympathetic Joy
Equanimity
Buddhist teacher Pema Chodron has dedicated her life to teaching about loving-kindness and compassion-which begins with developing maitri toward oneself. When you start to develop Maitri the feeling is so profoundly peaceful language is incapable of describing it. Won't you try to find out for yourself?

[@trishka1966]

26.45 the actual practice begins. I’m crying already, she always breaks me open and fills me with hope. Thank you Belfast Buddhist, Pema and for these teachings!

[@elizaelle2929]

Her voice has such a healing nurturing quality, it’s been a huge help for me

[@victoriazinovieff308]

I"m so grateful for this teaching. It has transformed feelings of being bad to feelings of love and compassion.

[@InesAzaiez]

Wonderful! Thank you for sharing this 🙏🏼 Metta to you and to all beings 💞

[@limarinavarrete4980]

It was challenging to sit through this meditation as I felt depleted by all the emotions that came up while listening to her talk. I'm glad I sat through this discomfort and now I have a better idea of Maitri in practice. Thank you for sharing this.

[@marie-martheduke4288]

❤really really helps me understand myself and such a kindness listening to Pema. Thanks so much

[@Ambientologist]

This is a fantastic talk and meditation; props to Belfast Buddhist for spreading its wisdom. If anyone would enjoy carefully scored music underneath, we have a slightly abridged version on our channel (to remove coughs, etc.). However, we appreciate that some people would rather hear it on its own, so whichever works for you!

[@tanyalow4090]

Just goes to show that love keeps us young! Wow!.. 80...??!

[@Hannah-sf5no]

Pema's explaination is divine and precise. Her ability to have insights of life. Beautiful.

[@The77Poet]

Thank you Belfast Buddhist, yet another precious teaching.

[@lauraberry972]

I find when I practice the maitri meditation for myself that I remember moments when I've felt happiness and try to recall that feeling in the present and hold on to it as a seed. Also when I practice for others, my thoughts get too complex about any one individual. So I think about someone else when I realize I'm building a story around them.

[@alaciel159]

Pema just celebrated her 80th Birthday!

[@jodiecampbell9039]

Happy Birthday Pema. You are an inspiration and though over never met you in person I consider you one of my teachers. Thank you for your service to humanity and for always reminding me that my practice is not just for my own benefit but also for the benefit of others. Be well.

[@mars1783]

I am ENOUGH and I am Wholeness and Oneness with the NEW life I'm READY to Lead

[@AbbyBubbls]

My cousin Brandon sent me this video to help me out after questioning myself "what's wrong with me?". Thanks, Brandon. :')

[@tatila1958]

Thank you Pema
This meditation is Wonderful!!!
I feel so calm and pleased after it 🙏

[@mars1783]

I am ENOUGH and Buddha Buddha Haha lessening of my ego n I Truly enjoy turning my life into a lesson in Happiness n root of Happy..... Big Dreams..... Big God!!!!

[@mars1783]

Thank you FOR YOUR DIVINE PATIENCE WITH ME

[@AnnaIsokoski]

Thank you Venerable 🙏

[@irismueller4131]

Thank you for your good work, its very importent for the people around the world.

[@meditatewithme-christianbo2840]

This is an amazing channel - everyone who watches, please like and subscribe to their channel. It encourages producers to keep making great content like this. Thank you for your hard work, know people do notice, care and appreciate what you are doing. The world really needs YOU now more than ever. God Bless always and forever!

[@healthyeating-healthylivin1618]

Gratitude ❤

[@13c11a]

Thank you for posting this but why not use a picture of Pema? The picture you used is hard to look at because of the glare. I love her voice too, but it is muffled. Nevertheless, thank you. My post may help you practice Maitri. 🙏

[@marymcclunglaw5342]

Thank you Pema!

[@LaurenKesseler]

28:07 Bell for meditation begins

[@Laura-zc3ee]

Meditation starts at 28:24

[@tanyalow4090]

Beautiful concept

[@ingridborate1064]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@4LayersOfStrength]

What year did you find Pema's content on RUclips? #ThankyouPema

[@4LayersOfStrength]

2017

[@pieapp4652]

is she still alive?

[@shannonmaynard6940]

Yes.

[@pieapp4652]

is she still alive?

[@quenar]

:) still

[@TKO-qj5zx]

Yes