How to Use Loving-Kindness in Troubled Times?
Channel: Samatha Vipassana Trust
Date: 2022-03-17

How can we practice Loving-Kindness (Mettā) in the midst of difficult situations in life and troubled times in the world, such as the events unfolding in Ukraine and the rest of the world? Ven. Khema speaks on using TWIM to stay in the present time to allow for the wisdom of the moment to guide us towards harmonious action. 

Date: 16 March 2022
by Sasana Dipika Ven. Khanti Khema

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: 

+ How to practice TWIM (Loving-Kindness) Meditation?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWcPnzzttXM

+ What are the TWIM 6 Rs?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGAa66W3Mbo

+ How to practice Forgiveness Meditation? 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E21b9AjIO9Q

+ A complete guide to the meditation as taught by the Buddha:
https://www.thepathtonibbana.com/

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OTHER PLAYLISTS YOU MAY ENJOY:

+ Sutta Readings: Discourses with the Buddha from Majjhima Nikāya, Saṃyukta Nikāya, Dīgha Nikāya and Aṅguttara Nikāya
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLspYA6krtCgCcfJkpKCdB8m4WkInv-xyu

+ Dhamma Dew Drops: Audio Tips for Joyful Meditation and Happy Living
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLspYA6krtCgB-zYvRl5a_ELgS6wtiK5UC

+ TWIM Foundation Series (2022)
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLspYA6krtCgCUqbqFaSWrbUQ4Eyo4tou9

+ TWIM Foundation Series (2020)
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLspYA6krtCgA80S7ChVjjhXa5GvG7psrl

+ Buddhism As A Religion
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLspYA6krtCgCH8sBxNexp5aycE9jtlioG

+ Story of the Buddha's Family Members
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLspYA6krtCgAMbF2NgkwcC_jLvXSfj84E

+ Sigālovāda Sutta (DN): Advice to Lay People For A Fulfilling Life
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLspYA6krtCgCnMUmSu20QFkJcFKV9mvIx

+ Mahātaṇhāsaṅkhaya Sutta (MN-38): The Longer Discourse on the Ending of Craving
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLspYA6krtCgDgKBxtGCoGeODmgFHL1HGb

+ 37 Requisites for Awakening
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLspYA6krtCgB9PYevXh_yxjM8m-aQwfhe

+ Strengthening Relationships During Covid-19 Lockdown (2020)
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLspYA6krtCgAdejz4he7rmLUtKhXnZojV

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