' Noble Living '...

7. "Just as a mother would protect her only child with her life even so let one cultivate a boundless love towards all beings.

8. "Let him radiate boundless love towards the entire world — above, below, and across — unhindered, without ill will, without enmity.

9. "Standing, walking, sitting or reclining, as long as he is awake, let him develop this mindfulness. This, they say, is 'Noble Living' here."




- Gautama the Buddha
Tipitaka, Sutta Pitaka, Khuddaka Nikaya, Khuddakapatha, Karaniya Metta Sutta, 7-9
Translation by Piyadassi Thera and Thanissaro
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