What you'll learn
- The formal method of meditation known as Lovingkindness or Metta.
- How to boost well-being and reduce stress.
- How to increase you capacity for forgiveness.
- How to cultivate an altruistic love for all beings.
- How to develop a deeper connection to others.
- How to develop greater self-love and self-acceptance
- and more.
Requirements
- This course is suitable for ALL LEVELS OF EXPERIENCE
- A quiet place to practice with minimal distractions will be helpful.
Description
INTRODUCTION TO LOVINGKINDNESS MEDITATION: Awaken Your Heart
In this course you will learn the formal method of Lovingkindness (Metta) Meditation. Your guide for this meditative journey is meditation/mindfulness teacher, Anthony Profeta. Anthony spent over two decades studying the art of meditation in monasteries of the US, Nepal, & India and the lovingkindness practice is a method which is dear to his heart.
In this course, you will learn all about what lovingkindness is. You will dive down to the roots of the practice and explore the lovingkindness teaching itself to get an understanding of how and why it was taught, as well as, where it comes from. Some scientific research & benefits will be discussed. And you will of course be guided in a formal practice so can be confident in working with the technique on your own.
Who this course is for:
- Anyone interested in learning a method of meditation that can be applied to everyday life.
- Anyone looking to cultivate a greater level of compassion & forgiveness, as well, as an expansion of their heart.
- Someone looking to try a form of mindful meditation beyond breath-awareness.
- Anyone looking to improve their health in a natural way.
Instructor
- 4.8 Instructor Rating
- 24 Reviews
- 88 Students
- 1 Course
Anthony Profeta is an internationally-known medical student turned meditation/mindfulness teacher & singing bowl specialist whose knowledge stems from 20+ years of intensive study and practice.
His passion for meditation has led him around the world studying many various techniques in monasteries, ashrams, & meditation centers of the US, Nepal, & India.
Anthony has studied with a Japanese Grandmaster, Yogis, Swamis, Lamas, Buddhist & Christian Monks, and considers himself extremely blessed to have trained & practiced under the direct guidance and mentorship of such well-respected teachers as Lama Zopa Rinpoche, as well as, US teachers Sharon Salzberg & Jack Kornfield.
While in India in 2019, Anthony had the blessed and life-changing opportunity to receive teachings & tantric initiations directly from His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, himself.
In addition to formal meditation, Anthony’s also studied singing bowl sound healing modalities with Tibetan monks in Nepal & India. And upon returning to the US, trained with well-known US sound therapist Sara Auster.
His popular “Good Vibrations: Sound Bath Meditation Experience” have SOLD OUT venues throughout the nation.
In 2019, Anthony was asked to present his Good Vibrations: Sound Bath Experience at the art world’s premier show Art Basel in Miami beach, FL.
Anthony is based in Florida but travels & teaches throughout the world. He leads many retreats both domestically and internationally.
Anthony is a regular presenter at the Edgar Cayce Association for Research & Enlightenment (ARE). He has been featured on Orlando Fl’s popular Real Radio 104.1FM show “A Corporate Time with Tom & Dan”, his writings have been published in the mindful living site “The Elephant Journal” & “Thrive Global”, and he’s also been featured in the Huffington Post.
Anthony’s Guided Meditations and Sound Bath Meditations are available on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, & other retailers.
In 2018, Anthony created The Peace & Compassion Foundation. A nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire a global transformation through meditative / contemplative / mindfulness events, education, & services which will advance world peace and promote compassion for all life.