Loading…
Loading…
GCSE Religious Studies · key term
Meditation that cultivates loving-kindness towards oneself and others.
Used by Eduqas
Paper 3
Revise: MeditationMettabhavana means the cultivation of loving-kindness. This is goodwill towards oneself and others, not romantic love. Its purpose is to weaken hatred and develop a genuinely kind attitude, including towards people whom it is difficult to like.
The cultivation of loving-kindness, usually through meditation.
Link each meditation technique to its purpose: samatha develops calm and concentration; mettabhavana develops loving-kindness; vipassana develops insight.
Distinguish the purposes of meditation: samatha develops calm and concentration; vipassana develops insight; mettabhavana develops loving-kindness.
Create a free account to read GCSE Religious Studies revision notes for your exam board and track your progress.