Loving-kindness or metta meditation was taught by the Buddha as a way to cultivate a heartfelt wish for the well-being of oneself and the world. Ethical conduct or sila was taught by the Buddha as a foundation for all wholesome qualities such as concentration and wisdom. Suffering often relates to wanting things to be different from the way they are. In this session we explore the ways that the cultivation of metta and sila, amongst other virtues, help to ally our suffering.

Guided meditations will be offered. Beginners and practitioners of all levels are welcome, and questions are encouraged.

This course will be held in person at the Library only. Please register so we know the numbers attending the Library.

Teacher profile

Theresa Baw has been a Buddhist practitioner of meditation since 2001. She has benefited from the teachings and practices of the Theravada traditions including: Mahasi Sayadaw; the Thai Forest tradition; and meditation on the Brahama Viharas. She has led regular group meditation sessions for the Blue Mountains Insight Meditation Centre. Theresa works as a barrister and has taught meditation to her colleagues at work. She volunteers at a primary school as a Special Religious Education teacher in Buddhism. Theresa volunteers in the palliative care unit at a hospital. In between raising a child, she also regularly attends silent meditation retreats.

All Sessions are by Donation (Dana) to the Buddhist Library. All donations to the Buddhist Library of $2 and over are tax deductible.

Dana is the traditional practice of generosity, the extending of one’s goodwill, which is fundamental to Buddhism and other spiritual traditions. The dana you give is shared equally with the teacher and the Buddhist Library. This helps to maintain the Library and supports the teacher so that they may offer more teachings on the Dhamma in the future. It is up to each person to determine the amount of dana they’d like to offer. We understand that this is a difficult time financially for many, and people will give what they can. An appropriate dana can’t be prescribed but requires sensitivity to its intent and to the individual’s own situation, as well as awareness of the cost of organising events and supporting teachers who spread the Dhamma