Metta, or loving kindness, lies at the heart of Buddhism. It is kindness at its purest and strongest, a loving response to all life - with no strings attached. The development of metta is a traditional meditation practice that can help to transfrom our emotional life into one consistently based on love. In this book, seven experienced meditators share their reflections on the nature of metta, giving instructions and advice on its cultivation. By using our imagination we can get a glimpse of what it means to transcend our limited personal point of view.