Metta Retreat

The Heart of Loving-Kindness: A Metta Retreat

Description:

This retreat offers a sacred space to nurture the qualities of love, kindness, and compassion through the transformative practice of Metta (loving-kindness) meditation. By turning our attention toward cultivating goodwill for ourselves and others, we open the heart to connection, healing, and joy.

Throughout the retreat, we will practice systematically expanding Metta to include ourselves, loved ones, neutral parties, difficult individuals, and ultimately, all beings. Guided meditations and Dharma talks will provide support and context for the practice, helping participants embody a genuine sense of unconditional friendliness.

The practice of Noble Silence will create an environment of stillness and reflection, supporting the deepening of the heart’s natural capacities. This retreat invites you to step into a space of gentleness and courage, connecting with the boundless potential of an open heart.

Whether you are new to Metta or an experienced practitioner, this retreat offers a unique opportunity to deepen your connection to loving-kindness and extend its transformative power to every aspect of your life.

Key Highlights:

Daily Metta meditation practices with guidance
Teachings on cultivating kindness, compassion, and equanimity
Noble Silence to foster a reflective and focused atmosphere
Opportunities for Q&A and one-on-one practice discussions with the teacher

This retreat is open to anyone seeking to strengthen their capacity for love and compassion, both inwardly and outwardly.

Register & Make Your Payment

This retreat is being offered by Dharma Teacher, Johnathan Woodside on behalf of Dallas Insight Sangha. To register and make your payment, please click the link below. You will be redirected to Johnathan Woodside’s website, where you can complete your registration and payment securely.
Thank you for your support and participation! We look forward to practicing with you.

Choose Your Retreat Contribution

We offer a sliding scale for retreat fees—Base, Mid, and Sustaining—to make our retreats accessible while honoring the spirit of generosity. The Base rate covers essential costs, the Mid rate supports the retreat and helps others attend, and the Sustaining rate ensures the long-term growth of our community. This structure allows everyone to contribute in a way that aligns with their capacity, fostering connection and mutual support on the path.

Sustaining

Choosing the sustaining rate is a generous way to support the organization’s long-term mission, enabling future programs and increasing access for those with financial need.

Mid

The mid-tier option reflects an additional contribution that helps sustain the retreat offerings and makes it possible for others to participate at a reduced rate.

Base

The base rate ensures that essential retreat costs are covered, making the experience accessible to all while supporting the fundamental expenses of the program.