# 77 - A Buddhist Valentine's Day (Metta and Loving-Kindness)

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Podcast: [Learn Buddhism with Alan Peto](https://stenobird.com/podcast/learn-buddhism-with-alan-peto-1507098)
Published: 2025-02-14T19:38:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1000

## Resource

"Metta" or "Loving Kindness" is a popular form of Buddhist practice (and teaching) that you can incorporate in a daily practice - and even Valentine's Day! Learn more about the "Love" that Buddhism teaches, and the "Loving-Kindness" practice in Buddhism. - The Loving Kindness Sutta/Sutra: https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/snp/snp.1.08.amar.html - Loving Kindness Meditation: https://www.buddhanet.net/e-learning/loving-kindness/ - Read the article: https://alanpeto.com/buddhism/buddhist-virtues/ - Alan's Buddhism Starter Pack: https://BuddhismStarterPack.com - Contact Alan: alanpeto.com/contact - Podcast Homepage: alanpeto.com/podcast - Podcast Disclaimer: alanpeto.com/legal/podcast-disclaimer

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