What phrases do you use in loving-kindness meditation?

Last updated: 2026-07-07

The classic phrases are simple and warm, such as may I be happy, may I be healthy, may I be safe, may I live with ease. You repeat them slowly toward yourself first, then swap I for you as you extend them to others. You can keep the traditional wording or choose phrases that feel more natural to you, as long as they carry genuine goodwill. The words are a vehicle for the intention, not a script to perfect. StillMind can offer phrases and let you make them your own.

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