Originally posted by neutral_onliner:
Hi everyone,
Buddhism teaches one to live in harmony with all, regardless of
race or religion. We should have the correct attitude and should
practice tolerance towards everyone. Buddhism recognises that all
living beings are equal and teaches [b]universal
loving-kindness and compassion not only to human being but also to
all other creatures. For all living things, men and animals alike,
share a common environment. In order to live happily in this world,
they must have concern for the welfare of others.The practice of
metta (loving-kindness) towards
all living beings entails a sense of universal
responsibility, not only between man and man, but between
man and all other forms of life. Through the practice of metta, we
abandon our selfish interests and ego-driven pursuits, and
endeavour to strive for the welfare of all living things.
Thus would like all of you to post ur personal experience on
walking such a path and share wf us the methods used and
difficulties encountered .Thanks
metta 
[/b]
Loving kindness isn't a seperate entity. It is inter-related to
the other 3 immeasureable. It is a quality that teach one to be
tolerance, lovingly and kind to others and oneself. In the highest
state, it can lead to self sacrifice without regrets and fear. It
is love, care, concern given to strangers and people whom we are
close to without discrimination. It is a blissful mental and
emotional state to be in.
It might be effortless for some to have kind thoughts and doing
kind acts. Some might be kind in appearances and to a certain
extent. We might think about it but never do so. Some's
intentionwise might not be true in some sense.
It might not be that easy for some to be kind. Some might naturally
love violence, some might be be full of anger and hatred.
Ultimately, it takes time and efforts to cultivate wisdom that
enable us to see and realise what the buddha really mean.
May all be well and Happy =)
Metta meditation helps... i tink.. just some personal
experiences
