The Practice of Loving Kindness: Metta Meditation

Metta meditation roughly translates to “lovingkindness”; it is a Buddhist practice in which we intentionally focus our minds and energy on strengthening our love for others and ourselves. In this workshop, participants will find connections with themselves and each other through meditation. We will explore how this practice can best bring a sense of renewal to our lives. All faculty and librarians are welcome, no prior experience with meditation is necessary. 

Facilitator: Lena Fletcher, Senior Lecturer and Director of the Natural Resources Conservation program 

Lena Fletcher is a senior lecturer in the Department of Environmental Conservation. She is the Director of the Natural Resources Conservation program and among other things, she co-leads the Contemplative Pedagogy Group in the Center for Teaching and Learning. Lena has been bringing meditation into her teaching of large and small classes since she began teaching as faculty at UMass in 2014.