Loving Kindness
transcript Verlag eBooks October 27, 2021 DOI: 10.1515/9783839456965-021 (opens in new tab)
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Peer reviewed |
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| Keywords | Kindness Psychoanalysis Theology |
| Key points | The text explains that loving-kindness meditation focuses on compassion and can involve positive affirmations for oneself and others, as exemplified by phrases from Vera Kaltwasser's book. It is a descriptive account of the practice rather than a study with findings. |
Abstract
Loving KindnessThe meditation of loving kindness is a technique in which we focus on a quality, namely that of compassion, rather than on an object or an action.There are many different variations.For example, we can inwardly speak positive affirmations, in which we wish for security, safety, contentment, health, etc. for ourselves and others.In class we have used an example from the book Persnlichkeit und Prsenz.Achtsamkeit im Lehrerberuf [Personality and Presence.Mindfulness in the teaching profession] by the mindfulness trainer Vera Kaltwasser:For me personally May I be safe and secure and free from internal and external distress.May I be happy and content.May I be healthy and whole.May I experience the ease of well-being.For other people May this person be safe and secure and free from internal and external distress.