loving-kindness

[ luhv-ing-kahynd-nis ]

noun

1. tender kindness motivated by or expressing affection.

Word History and Origins

Origin of loving-kindness¹

First recorded in 1525–35

Example Sentences

She has since worked at her mother’s literary agency and become a “certified mindfulness and loving-kindness meditation teacher.”

From New York Times

In loving-kindness meditation, you wish yourself peace, ease, happiness and freedom from pain, then direct those wishes to a benefactor, then a friend, a stranger, someone you find difficult, then all people everywhere.

From Seattle Times

He might offer a list of his week’s resolutions, including, “Offer loving-kindness to my inner critic.”

From Washington Times

You can do that just generally or really drive the message home with loving-kindness meditation.

From Washington Post

Another common meditation – and one that can be particularly resonant at a time like this – is the Buddhist practice of loving-kindness meditation.

From The Guardian