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Katrin H.
Hamburg
September 2026
The difficult-people stage was genuinely hard work, and getting through it changed how I feel about a specific relationship.
NewVerified partnerIn Person8 daysReconnectTransform
Loving-Kindness (Metta) Intensive
By Monastery View Meditation Centre5.0(1 review)
NewVerified partnerIn Person8 daysReconnectTransform
Loving-Kindness (Metta) Intensive
By Monastery View Meditation Centre5.0(1 review)
- Duration
- 8 days
- Format
- In Person
- Packages
- 1
- Cancellation
- Moderate
Overview
An 8-day intensive dedicated to progressive loving-kindness (Metta) meditation practice, moving from self to all beings.
Philosophy
The classical Metta progression — self, loved ones, neutral people, difficult people, all beings — followed in full rather than abbreviated.
Who This Is For
Practitioners wanting to specifically deepen loving-kindness practice rather than a general meditation retreat.
What's Included
- Daily Metta practice sessions
- Full board
- Guided progression through all stages
- Closing group sharing
- Individual teacher consultations beyond group sessions
Itinerary & Packages
8-Day Metta Intensive
Full loving-kindness meditation programme.
₹24,000
8 days
Day 1
Metta toward self
Practice begins with self-directed loving-kindness.
Day 4
Metta toward difficult people
Practice extends to the most challenging stage.
Day 7
Metta toward all beings
Final universal-scope stage of the progression.
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Policies
Moderate cancellation
Full refund up to 7 days before check-in, 50% up to 3 days before.
₹24,000
per programme
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