Loving Kindness Meditation (Metta) led by Julian Briggs

A day retreat with Sheffield Insight Meditation exploring Metta Bhāvanā, the cultivation of loving-kindness, through guided and walking meditation and Dharma talks.

This one-day retreat offers a structured, experiential exploration of Metta Bhāvanā — the cultivation of loving-kindness — as taught in the Insight Meditation tradition. The day moves through the systematic development of goodwill towards oneself, loved ones, neutral people, difficult people and all beings. The programme alternates guided sitting meditation, walking meditation and short Dharma talks, with a gentle, non-forcing approach in which metta is uncovered rather than willed into being. Noble silence is observed throughout, with brief instruction and practice guidance, and the day ends with tea and conversation to build sangha. Suitable for both newer and experienced meditators.