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The compassion and universal loving-kindness concept of metta is discussed in the Metta Sutta of Buddhism, and is also found in the ancient and medieval texts of Hinduism and Jainism as metta or maitri. [7] Small sample studies on the potential of loving-kindness meditation approach on patients [clarification needed] suggest potential benefits.
The Mettā Sutta is the name used for two Buddhist discourses (Pali: sutta) found in the Pali Canon.The one, more often chanted by Theravadin monks, is also referred to as Karaṇīyamettā Sutta after the opening word, Karaṇīyam, "(This is what) should be done."
The brahmavihārā (sublime attitudes, lit. "abodes of Brahma") is a series of four Buddhist virtues and the meditation practices made to cultivate them. They are also known as the four immeasurables (Pāli: appamaññā) [1] or four infinite minds (Chinese: 四無量心). [2]
Buddhist liturgy is a formalized service of veneration and worship performed within a Buddhist Sangha community in nearly every traditional denomination and sect in the Buddhist world. It is often done one or more times a day and can vary amongst the Theravada , Mahayana , and Vajrayana sects.
The root of his name is the Sanskrit word maitrī (Pali: metta; meaning friendliness, loving-kindness). The name Maitreya is also related to the Indo-Iranian name Mitra. [5] In Hinduism, Maitreya is prophesied to be the king of Shambala, [6] which is also the birthplace of the Kalki Avatar. [7]
Buddhist meditation is the practice of meditation ... results from metta, it is identifying the suffering of others as ... prayers and visualization of the ...
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Metta Institute, a Buddhist training institute; Mettā Forest Monastery, Valley Center, California, USA; a Buddhist monastery; Other uses. Metta (given name)