Sayadaw U Tejaniya
Sayadaw U Tejaniya is a Burmese monk and meditation teacher whose clear and practical wisdom has inspired many people in the West with his clear wisdom.
Karunā (Compassion)
When compassion arises, it can feel like the quivering of the heart in the presence of suffering, accompanied by the wish to alleviate that suffering. It is an open, friendly, and even loving attitude, which has nothing to do with pity. With pity, we suffer with others. With compassion, we do not suffer ourselves, but we can be fully present for the suffering of others without drowning in it or being swept away by it.
Mettā (Loving Kindness)
Mettā, usually translated as ‘loving kindness’, represents a benevolent and friendly attitude towards ourselves and all other living beings. We all have this quality of goodwill inherently within us. We can all naturally interact with ourselves and others in a loving way, and we can further develop, nourish, and cherish this ability.