About this episode
Edited HD version of Teatime at Birken (1 of 9) streamed live as part of the Virtual Metta Retreat (December 23-31, 2020). Index of questions: 00:00 - Welcome 01:57 - What is the relationship between Metta and the Seven Factors of Enlightenment? 06:02 - As Metta arises in the body, what sensations arise as a result? 18:15 - Is the development of good ethics (Sila) the foundation for generating Metta? 26:20 - When on this Metta cruise on the canoe, is it OK if I want to be on a yacht as well? 32:13 - The mind resists going into Metta and it got worse when kids came along. How can I work to become a more loving and kind person to my children? 39:09 - How do I make negative emotions be absent through the practice of Metta? 44:56 - In the 8th Precept, why do we refrain from lying on a high or luxurious sleeping place? 48:55 - Any advice for keeping and not forgetting the Metta feeling once you’ve found it? 54:03 - What is the relationship between Loving-kindness and the Four Noble Truths? 56:10 - Is there too much goodwill that would put one at risk, for example, from being scammed?