Famous Prayers - #8... Metta Prayer - May I and all beings be safe, peaceful, and free of suffering.

The Metta Prayer, also known as the Metta Sutta or Loving-Kindness Prayer, is a traditional Buddhist practice of extending love, compassion, and well-wishing toward oneself and others. "Metta" means "loving-kindness" in Pali, a language used in early Buddhist texts. This prayer is often recited as part of a meditation or spiritual practice, fostering a sense of unconditional love and compassion for all beings, including oneself. Here's a common version of the Metta Prayer: May all beings be happy. May all beings be safe. May all beings be healthy. May all beings live with ease. Practitioners often start by extending these wishes to themselves, then to loved ones, acquaintances, people they have difficulty with, and finally to all beings everywhere. The prayer cultivates empathy, kindness, and a sense of interconnectedness, encouraging us to wish happiness, safety, and peace for all beings in the world. Some variations of the prayer may include phrases like: May I be filled with loving-kindness. May I be well. May I be peaceful and at ease. May I be happy. Over time, the Metta Prayer helps to soften the heart, deepen compassion, and create a more loving relationship with oneself and others. Metta is a wish for happiness and the Buddha taught that people should develop this wish for themselves and others. To practice loving-kindness meditation, you can: Sit comfortably and relax Take a few deep breaths Let go of any concerns Focus on your breath moving through your chest Repeat phrases like "May I be happy" or "May I be well" Allow yourself to feel any warmth, friendliness, or love that arises Hold an image of yourself in your mind Direct loving-kindness toward a friend or someone you care about Thank you for watching :) Disclaimer - Important Notice: The content provided on this YouTube channel, including but not limited to meditation videos, sound therapy, mindfulness practices, and general advice, is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Thank you, blessings:) drwillow@icloud.com Credits & Attributions: All videos are created by myself (Willow). Images & Video Segments usually are multiple layers from: My own images & videos that I take or StoryBlocks.com - DreamsTime.com - Canva.com - CapCut.com (CapCut Templates) - Pond5.com Music & Frequency Tones: Dreamstime.Com - My own soundtracks that I compose on Studio One or Ableton - AI Mix from Suno.com (Creations that I create with that AI software)- Youtube-MovieZilla-iMovie- MOVAVI - Pond5.com Software & Apps used: Capcut - MovieZilla (aka-iMovie on Macs/Apple) Thank you for watching :) Like, share, and subscribe for more healing frequencies and relaxation content. Thank you! #kindnessrocks #compassion #love #peace #believe #pray #behappy #inspire #breathe #faith