Metta is faster than Breath Meditation
Channel: TWIM - Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center
Date: 2024-04-08

In this short snippet from a talk Bhante Vimalaramsi discusses the little known fact that the Buddha taught the Brahmavihāras meditation practice (including the Metta or Lovingkindness object of meditation) more often than Breath.  In fact it is mentioned in 12 suttas vs Breath is mentioned in only 4 in the Majjhima Nikāya.

He discusses how much more effective and faster it is than breath - actually 1 week practice of metta is equal to 6 weeks of breath work. We see this on retreats at our center.

And it takes you to the same place: NIBBANA!

How do you practice - In 26min you can find out here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egFZO2e799w

Book about Bhante Vimalaramsi's practice just published that shows you how to do the practice and all of the steps through the jhanas all the way to NIbbana based on students experiences. http://www.thepathtonibbana.com/

Recorded:June 25,2017
Where:DSMC
Talk by Bhante Vimalaramsi
Abbot - Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center
http://www.dhammasukha.org/