Universal Compassionate Love as a Psychospiritual Framework for Understanding the Effects of Loving-Kindness (Metta) Meditation: A Theoretical Review
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) June 15, 2026 Singh Mohan, Tiwari Himalaya, Kumkaria Bodhraj et al.
Buddhist Loving-Kindness Meditation (LKM) also known as Metta Bhāvanā (Benevolent concern and compassion), is a contemplative practice to develop unconditional goodwill, compassion and benevolent concern for both oneself and others. There are increasing indications that LKM can improve emotional functioning, psychological well-being and physiology. This is a theoretical review of the effects of...