Virtual Metta Retreat: Teatime (4) with Ajahn Sona

Teatime at Birken (4 of 9) streamed live as part of the Virtual Metta Retreat (December 23-31, 2020). Index of questions:  00:00 - Welcome 00:33 - Which requires greater effort - overcoming bodily or mental unpleasant feelings? 10:33 - How do we give meaning to Loving-kindness as kusala-kriya - skillfully moving towards the ultimate release of suffering? 23:05 - Could it be that the pandemic has brought good conditions for the development of Metta? 32:53 - Can Metta lead to the Jhanas and Enlightenment? 37:15 - How can I hold my contentment with simplicity and not question it when others ask “what did you do today”? 43:59 - How much needs to be put into Metta practice to overcome our automatic emotional reactions? 48:07 - What does ‘Vande’ mean - from the ‘Buddham Vande’ chant?