About Metta Institute®
Metta Institute® was established to provide education on spirituality in dying.
About Metta Institute
Metta Institute® was established to provide public education and professional trainings on mindful and compassionate care of the dying and to share the lessons learned from being with dying to help us all live a more meaningful life. Inspired by the Buddhist tradition we encourage the integration of the spiritual dimensions of living, dying and transformation, through training, educational programs and materials.
Metta Institute was formed in 2004 as an outgrowth of the Zen Hospice Project (ZHP). Our Director, Frank Ostaseski helped form ZHP in 1987, and guided the program for 17 years.
METTA is a Buddhist term meaning loving-kindness, friendliness, and benevolence. We chose the name because it expresses the essential human quality that is most beneficial in the lives of those who are dying and their caregivers.
Our Resources section offers an audio series, recommended reading and media, Buddhist practice, grief and loss support and End-of-Life related issues.
Metta Institute is a federally approved 501c3 charitable non-profit corporation guided by a volunteer Board of Directors, whose member include Frank Ostaseski, President & Director, Sigward Moser, Treasurer, Gabe Luna Ostaseski, Secretary
Contributions to Metta Institute are fully tax deductible in accordance with IRS regulations.
Our General Fund supports Metta Institute’s capacity to meet annual costs for program development, staff salaries, educational materials, guest faculty honoraria, website development and the administrative activities associated with operating a small organization. Many employers match donations made to tax-exempt organizations. If yours does, your gift can be doubled at no additional cost to you. Please check with your employer regarding their Matching Gift Program.
You may donate online through our secure server.
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Or you may send a contribution check by mail to:
Metta Institute
PO Box 2710
Sausalito, CA
94966-2710
Due to the pandemic Metta Institute is on a hiatus at least through the end of 2024. We will continue to provide education on mindful and compassionate approaches to care inspired by the Buddhist tradition. However, we want to place an equal emphasis on how we can use the wisdom gained by maintaining an awareness of death to help us live happier, productive and more loving lives.
We are no longer offering the End of Life Practitioner Program. We occasionally partner with other organization to offer periodic programs. Join our mailing list to be informed of our current offerings. We recommend you explore the programs related to grief, death, and living fully offered by our Director, Frank Ostaseski. More information can be found at FrankOstaseski.com.
Metta Institute Policies
Anti-discrimination Policy
It is the policy of the Metta Institute® to prohibit unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, sexual orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. Metta Institute also prohibits unlawful discrimination against a person who is perceived to have any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. Metta Institute adheres to this policy when making decisions regarding employment or program participation.
Equal Access Statement
Persons with disabilities or who are in need of additional accommodations in order to attend or participate in Metta Institute’s Programs should contact our office at 415-331-9600. All requests for accommodations should be made at least 1 month in advance of any program start date. In the case of language translators, more time may be required to locate appropriate providers.