Metta. Meditation of Unconditional Love: The Foundation of Vipassana

The book by the Buddhist monk of the Theravada tradition Sayadaw U Sīlinda presents a detailed, step-by-step guide on the meditation of unconditional love (Metta Bhavana) and the deepening of this meditation into the state of clear insight (Vipassana). Relying... on extensive personal experience, the author introduces readers to the canonical theory of meditation, illustrating methods of practice with examples from ancient suttas, as well as valuable experiences of our contemporaries. The book not only introduces the unique benefits of Metta meditation but also helps to master ancient methods of self-development in practice. For a broad audience of readers, researchers of Buddhism, and practicing Buddhists of all traditions.