Some Rob Burbea and Analyo links

Rob Burbea

https://dharmaseed.org/retreats/1265/ 

Lovingkindness And Compassion As A Path To Awakening (2008)

14 talks.


http://www.robburbea.com/teachings/

Has a good list of pre-requisites for his retreat "Eros Unfettered: Opening the Dharma of Desire"


Analyo

https://www.buddhistinquiry.org/resources/offerings-analayo/compassion-audio/

Six 40 minute meditations on the Brahma Viharas and emptiness.

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