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Metta Chant

by Ambika Chant

Rated
4.8
Type
music
Activity
Meditation
Suitable for
Everyone
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Metta is the Pali word for Lovingkindness. The practice of lovingkindness is a meditation in which we wish ourselves and others well. It is traditionally a silent meditation practice. This chant originated from the lovingkindness phrases I learned and practiced on an 8-day silent Metta retreat at the Insight Meditation Society. I was pregnant with my son Pavan at the time and as I was repeating the phrases this melody just came to me. The melody ran in my head for a few years before I began singing it with my older daughter Lila. I recorded the chant with Devadas Labrecque after much prompting by my dear friend Nina Rao. Sharon Salzberg, who I have had the good fortune to work with and study with for many years, added her voice to the recording. Producer: Devadas Labrecque Vocals: Ambika Tabla: Arjun Bruggeman Bass: Mark Gorman Violin: Genevieve Walker Kartals: Nina Rao Choir: Lila Cooper, Pavan Cooper, John Cooper, Nina Rao, Uma Rao-Labrecque. Spoken word: Sharon Salzberg

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4.8 (3 436)

Recent Reviews

Paul

September 6, 2025

Made a positive difference for how I feel and think while listening and being absorbed in the music, choral voices and words. In my mind I changed the lyrics of the last line to: May I live in You.”

Jim

March 25, 2025

This might be my new favorite track on all of insight timer. Everyone that using this app should probably listen to this once a week

Sandra

January 30, 2025

Very helpful for the nervous system. Quiets the fears

José

November 22, 2024

Beautiful way to start the day. So soothing and sweet. May you be happy and peaceful. May you be healthy and strong. May you be safe and protected. May you live with ease. Deep gratitude for this wholesome offering. 🙏

Tameka

October 29, 2024

Absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing such a powerful loving message!

Naty

July 30, 2024

Beautiful 🤩 and magical! Love the music, the voice and the end with Sharon Salzberg!

Kym

July 6, 2024

This is one of the most wonderful metta chants I have ever heard. The musical arrangement is stunning. I am feeling so touched. Thank you.

MU

February 26, 2024

Will practice this daily. Thank you for a new way to say these words, which are sompowerful. Love SS coming in at the end.

Jane

February 6, 2024

What an amazing gift you’ve given us! I will use this with my students. ❤️

BPakaBB

January 12, 2024

That was lovely. Thank you for sharing. I’ll be taking this into 2024. 🙏🙏🙏

Gilad

December 16, 2023

That was great and nice surprise of sharon in the end

Jame

September 9, 2023

So powerful and beautiful! Absolutely gorgeous music and meditation!

Magdalena

August 26, 2023

That was so beautiful nourishing and magic! Thank you thank you 🙏♥️

Denise

August 23, 2023

I’m going through a challenging time and do Metta meditation. There’s something about the chanting that moves energy and this really resonates with me. 🙏🏼🤍

Tricia

June 20, 2023

This was so moving! It brought tears to my eyes. Thank you 🙏🏻 ♥️

Anna

April 21, 2023

Stuck in my head in the best way. Thank you! 🥰🙏💜

Hope

January 29, 2023

All I can say is OMGGGG!!! I absolutely loved this and will definitely play it several times a day and practice Metta! 🥰🙏🏽💛

AmyDee

July 16, 2022

Beautiful chant i feel so full of love and in such a positive frame of mind now sending love to all. Thank you, such a beautiful voice

Nicolle

June 17, 2022

Loved. Inspired to start my meeting with this Metta blessing.

jen

April 25, 2022

Loved it. Paired it with a qi gong breathing technique. Felt a beautiful joy after. Thank you 😊

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