Winter 2021 Course will be offered in collaboration with the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies.

REGISTER: Registration will be handled on the BCBS website.

COURSE: To be offered in future

This online course offers an in-depth exploration of Mettā—the quality of loving kindness, goodwill, and friendliness toward all beings. We will study selections from the early discourses of the Buddha to consider the contexts in which, and the purposes for which, the Buddha taught mettā.

Guided meditations and instructions will encourage students to establish a formal mettā meditation practice. A variety of reflective exercises and discussion formats will help integrate our study of mettā into daily life situations.

WHAT TO EXPECT

This online course includes approximately nine learning modules. Each module lasts 7-10 days and includes

recorded lectures

guided meditations

reading assignments

sutta study

peer led discussion forums

a live conference with Shaila Catherine

The length of time students will spend with the material will vary, but we suggest that one should plan to devote about 3 hours each week to the material, in addition to your daily meditation.

PREREQUISITE FOR ENROLLMENT

This course is suitable for all levels of experience, including students who already practice mettā meditation and wish to expand their understanding of the teachings on mettā. No pre-requisite is required.

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