Devin Berry

Devin Berry, a longtime Insight Meditation teacher and retreat leader, shares how mettā and vipassanā shaped his practice. He explores metta as more than warm feelings, the four Brahma Viharas, generosity as practice, the Metta Sutta origin story, and a yearlong mettā and dana experiment. Short, practical, and surprisingly funny reflections on calming fear and anxiety.

Devin Berry, a Dharma teacher at Spirit Rock and IMS, shares his transformative journey from skeptic to meditation expert. He discusses how mindfulness alone isn’t sufficient, emphasizing the power of metta, or loving-kindness, as a vital practice. Devin recounts the Buddha's origins of metta, illustrating its role in fostering compassion in our fractured world. He also dives into the practice of Dana (generosity), reflecting on his year-long experiment and highlighting how these teachings combat fear and anxiety, promoting emotional well-being.