Loving Kindness Meditation Society

04/03/2026

Peaceful reflections on Good Friday. On this sacred day, we join in spirit with our brothers and sisters, offering blessings for peace, compassion, and wisdom for the world. We extend heartfelt goodwill to all spiritual leaders who guide humanity toward kindness, reconciliation, and unity.

May the message of Good Friday remind us of the power of sacrifice, forgiveness, and unconditional love. Across all faith traditions, compassion is the bridge that connects hearts and brings healing to our world.

May peace prevail. May kindness grow. May all beings be free from suffering.

With mettā

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04/02/2026

Meditation Program

04/02/2026

04/02/2026

Find Your Inner Peace You are warmly invited to join the Loving Kindness Meditation Society for our weekly meditation gathering! Whether you are looking to reduce stress, cultivate compassion, or simply find a quiet moment of connection in your week, our doors are open to everyone.

As you can see from our welcoming space, we are a community that embraces peace and togetherness. Our gatherings are completely free and open to the public. All backgrounds and experience levels are welcome!

Join us this week:
🗓️ When: Every Thursday
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST)
📍 Where: Onsite at 301 W. Butler Street, Bryan, Ohio (or join us Online!)
💰 Cost: 100% Free

Come as you are, and share in the beautiful practice of cultivating love and goodwill for ourselves and all beings. We look forward to meditating with you! 🙏✨

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04/02/2026

Your Weekly Sanctuary: Loving Kindness Meditation ✨
Are you looking to reset your week and find inner peace? Join us for a free meditation session designed to help you find balance in a busy world.

Why Join Our Community?
Spiritual Sanctuary: We offer a spiritual sanctuary for all ages.

Family Well-being: It is a wonderful way for families to find balance together.

Inclusive Environment: We welcome all walks of life to join our practice.

Refreshments & Connection: Teas and cookies are served following the meditation session while having warm discussions with the monk.

Always Free: This session is a gift to the community and free for everyone.

When & Where
Every Thursday at 6:00 PM Eastern Time

In-Person (Onsite):
Loving Kindness Meditation Society
301 W Butler Street, Bryan, Ohio
(Inviting our neighbors in Bryan, Defiance, Bowling Green, and Toledo!)

Join Online:
Can’t make it to the temple? Watch us live from anywhere!
Facebook and YouTube Live

Come as you are and discover a path to tranquility.

04/01/2026

Our deepest sympathy to the passing of our beloved teacher Nancy Kelley. She was the ESL teacher for Bhante Devananda and most monks in Fort Wayne.

Nancy Ann Kelley, 92, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Nancy was born in Xenia, OH to the late Dwight and Ethel Bennett. She studied at The Ohio State University and earned her master’s degree from St Francis University. Nancy taught in Fort Wayne area schools for nearly 30 years. In retirement she continued to teach ESL, she worked in the American Embassy in Prague where she taught Czech educational instructors how to teach English to their students

03/31/2026

Our deepest sympathy to the passing of our beloved teacher Nancy Kelley. She was the ESL teacher for Bhante Devananda and most monks in Fort Wayne.

Nancy Ann Kelley, 92, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Nancy was born in Xenia, OH to the late Dwight and Ethel Bennett. She studied at The Ohio State University and earned her master’s degree from St Francis University. Nancy taught in Fort Wayne area schools for nearly 30 years. In retirement she continued to teach ESL, she worked in the American Embassy in Prague where she taught Czech educational instructors how to teach English to their students.

03/30/2026

Free Family-Friendly Loving Kindness Meditation
All are warmly welcome every Thursday at 6:00 PM ET for a peaceful evening of Loving Kindness (Mettā) Meditation guided by venerable monks. It is available online on and gathered onsite at 301 W Butler St.

🌿 Open to all ages, all experience levels, and all beliefs
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-oriented and welcoming community
🧘 Cultivate mindfulness, compassion, and inner peace
🍵 Enjoy tea, cookies, and warm discussion after meditation

Serving friends and families in Bryan, Defiance, Bowling Green, Perrysburg, Toledo, and nearby communities.
Come as you are — bring family, friends, or simply your kind heart.
May all beings be well, happy, and peaceful.
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03/30/2026

Loving-kindness is a happiness magnet.
When the heart radiates mettā, joy naturally gathers. If you stay kind, good things and good people will be drawn to you. Kindness creates a peaceful energy that gently attracts harmony, support, and meaningful connections.

The more kindness we give, the more peace we feel within. True happiness grows when we wish well for all beings without exception. A small act of compassion can create immeasurable blessings for ourselves and others. True wealth is not measured by what we keep, but by what we share.

Mettāya pharitvā ekaṃ disaṃ, dutiyaṃ, tatiyaṃ, catutthaṃ;
iti uddham adho tiriyañ ca, asambādhaṃ averaṃ asapattaṃ.

Radiating loving-kindness to one direction, the second, the third, and the fourth; above, below, and all around — without limit, free from hatred and ill-will.

“Sabbe sattā bhavantu sukhitattā.”
May all beings be happy.

When kindness becomes our habit, peace becomes our path.

May all beings be well, happy, and peaceful. Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu