Mettameans something in Buddhism, Pali, Jainism, Prakrit, Tamil. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
Theravāda is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).
The Pali word metta is a multi significant term meaning loving kindness, friendliness, goodwill, benevolence, fellowship, amity, concord, inoffensiveness and non violence. The Pali commentators define metta as the strong wish for the welfare and happiness of others (parahita parasukha kamana). Essentially metta is an altruistic attitude of love and friendliness as distinguished from mere amiability based on self interest.
Through metta one refuses to be offensive and renounces bitterness, resentment and animosity of every kind, developing instead a mind of friendliness, accommodativeness and benevolence which seeks the well being and happiness of others. True metta is devoid of self interest. It evokes within a warm hearted feeling of fellowship, sympathy and love, which grows boundless with practice and overcomes all social, religious, racial, political and economic barriers. Metta is indeed a universal, unselfish and all embracing love.
Metta is goodwill, loving kindness, universal love, a feeling of friendliness and heartfelt concern for all living beings, human or non human, in all situations. The chief mark of metta is a benevolent attitude: a keen desire to promote the welfare of others. Metta subdues the vice of hatred in all its varied shades: anger, ill will, aversion, and resentment. The Buddha said:
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
Metta (மத்த) adverb Search found 76 books and stories containing Metta, Mettā, Mētta, Metha; (plurals include: Mettas, Mettās, Mēttas, Methas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
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We are very pleased to provide below the answers to questions raised by the Yogis at the recent Silent Retreats conducted by Ven. Panadure Chandaratana Thero. These answers are of high value and comprise invaluable Dhamma insights. The answers reflect a deep understanding of the Vipassana meditative Path. Ven. Chandaratana displays a surprising freshness coupled with simplicity, compassion and humility when answering complex questions. The answers are direct and penetrating and yet the Yogi feels quite at ease when listening to them.
Yes. it is Tanhakhaya Sutta. Sorry for the misspelling. Please let me know where to find it. Lots of merits to you for replying my mail and give dhamma dana to everybody.
with metta,
nishani
Dear Nishani, The Sutta is also called khaya Sutta. I myself had uploaded it earlier to Damara but even I missed the link earlier due to the name confusion. So I have also made alterations with regards to the naming in the main page of the Ven. Thero. Here is the link to the retreat talks: -talks-in-sinhala/ven-panadure-chandaratana-thero/khaya-sutta/
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