An analysis of the pali canon was originally the work of a. Dec 27, 2010 this page contains contact information specifically for print copies of sutta texts, either for purchase, free distribution or pdf download. Pali has been derived largely from the sri lanka buddha jayanti tipitaka series. Karaniya metta sutta this is a popular discourse, in the form of a poem, and one of the best known and most cited and recited in theravada buddhist countries. The twenty four discourses are selected from the five nikayas or the original collections in pali containing the buddhas discourses. Let one radiate boundless love over the entire world. The objective of this sutta is to give the message and guidance of. Karaniya metta sutta pali loving kindness sutta youtube. Ditthinca anupaggamma, silava dassanena sampanno kamesu vinaya gedham, na hi jatuggabbhaseyya punaretiti.
While many of these have been treasured and memorized by devout buddhists around the world for centuries. We can use chanting, as well, as a way of training the mind. The one, more often chanted by theravadin monks, is also referred to as kara. Discourse on advantages of lovingkindness translated from the pali by. Download bojjhangga sutta pdf either in pali or english by clicking the below links. Each of the four states corresponds to one of the verses of the four immeasurables. Metta sutta this is what should be done by one who is skilled in goodness, and who knows the path of peace. The sutta nipata the sutta collection, the fifth book of the khuddaka nikaya, consists of 71 short suttas divided into five chapters. These are mental states or qualities cultivated by buddhist practise. The metta sutta is sometimes called the karaniya metta sutta. On the fullmoon day of wagaung, the buddha taught the monks the metta sutta. The pali word metta is a multisignificant term meaning lovingkindness, friendliness, goodwill, benevolence, fellowship, amity, concord.
Here is the karaniya metta sutta the buddhas words on lovingkindness in pali an ancient indian language for which im afraid ive lost some. Sutta day and night by reciting and practicing, sleeps comfortably. Nov 18, 2012 karaniya metta sutta in pali is a discourse on loving kindness taught by lord buddha. Although they try to depict in various terms what exactly is the content of buddhism, none has been accurate as the. Karaniya metta sutta merupakan suatu sutta dalam kanon pali yang terdiri dari sepuluh ayat yang berisi tentang pujian terhadap sifatsifat yang luhur dan pengembangan metta dengan meditasi. Metta chanting is soothing, uplifting, joyful and a great healing for the world pervading it with waves of love. Jan 27, 2020 karaniya metta sutta the discourse on lovingkindness all the versions of this article. You may also be interested in the document building a sutta library. Sutta aus dem tipitaka dem dreikorb des palikanon suttapitaka. The sutta nipata literally, section of the suttas is a buddhist scripture, a sutta collection in the khuddaka nikaya, part of the pali canon of theravada buddhism.
Sangharakshita in seminar the karaniya metta sutta seminar. Metta sutta prison mindfulness institute and who wishes to attain the state of peace and wisdom nirvana. Let them be able and upright, straightforward and gentle in speech, humble and not conceited, contented and easily satisfied, unburdened with duties and frugal in their ways. Karaniya metta sutta the buddhas words on lovingkindnessthe hymn of universal lovelovingkindnessthe discourse on lovingkindnessgood will. This cultivation of lovingkindness is an essential part of buddhism. Pali canon online provides english, chinese, and pali editions of the most authentic buddhism text the pali canon for free. Ratana sutta the discourse on jewels samadhi buddhist. Whatever words or phrase that brings up this inner joy and happiness in our mind then we can just use that. Lovingkindness is defined in english dictionaries as a feeling of benevolent affection, but in buddhism, lovingkindness in pali, metta. After extensive and intensive practice in vipassanamindfulnessinsight meditation in australia and myanmar, his teacher venerable chanmyay sayadaw. The pali word metta maitri in sanskrit means universal lovingkindness, friendliness, and goodwill free from expectation and possessiveness.
October 1, 2018 better audio format following are recordings of three popular sutta by a venerable thero and the corresponding pali texts. March, the foundereditor of buddhism in england from 1943, the middle way, the quarterly journal of the buddhist lodge now the buddhist society, london. Humble and not conceited, contented and easily satisfied. I think this is the first thing really to be understood, at least in a provisional way, because metta is mentioned later on. From that day till now, the fullmoon day of wagaung has been called as the great or grand occasion of metta. Jul 29, 2017 the metta sutta is the buddhas discourse on developing and sustaining loving kindness. In the metta sutta, the buddha discusses the conditions that must obtain for metta to arise and how to cultivate it in ones mind and heart.
It is found in the pali canons khuddakapatha and sutta nipata with the title metta sutta the discourse on friendliness. English espanol francais italiano thereon the buddha instructed them in the metta sutta and advised their return equipped. Let them be able and upright, straightforward and gentle in speech. In this text, there are some words from the ancient pali. The most popular pali suttas amongst traditional sinhalese buddhists are the maha. Avecca is the keyword in both cases, and i discussed the deep connection to icca and thus tilakkhana in the post, sotapatti anga. The karaniya metta sutta in pali and english pdf version the. In buddhist history aging over more than two and a half millennia, there had been numerous writings on lord buddhas teachings. Santussako ca subharo ca appa kicco ca sallahuka vutti, santindriyo.
Here is the karaniya metta sutta the buddhas words on lovingkindness in pali an ancient indian language for which im afraid ive lost some of the diacritics, followed by. The practice of lovingkindness meditation taught by the buddha is a powerful and transformative practice. The monks took shelter under huge trees as temporary residence and engaged themselves intensively in the practice of meditation. Metta lovingkindness meditation, script and teachings.
The tripitaka is the most sacred scripture for buddhists all over the world. The lovingkindness he spoke of then is still the deepest need of the world today. May 27, 2019 karaniya metta sutta the discourse on lovingkindness all the versions of this article. Here is the karaniya metta sutta the buddhas words on lovingkindness in pali an ancient indian language for which im afraid ive lost some of the diacritics, followed by an english translation by ratnaprabha. Lord buddha was then residing at savatthi in the pleasaunce of anthapindika. The pali commentators define metta as the strong wish for the welfare and happiness of others parahitaparasukhakamana. Metta sutta this is what should be done by one who is skilled. The pdf file of the sutta itself can be downloaded here. Aug 02, 20 karaniya mattha kusalena yantam santam padam abhisamecca, sakko uju ca suju ca suvaco cassa mudu anati mani.
Each of these four states has an easily recognized far enemy and an equally insidious near enemy. Suttas sutras from the tipitaka tripitaka in pali, chinese, sanskrit, and tibetan with the buddhas teachings on. The pali word metta is a multisignificant term meaning lovingkindness, friendliness, goodwill, benevolence, fellowship, amity, concord, inoffensiveness and nonviolence. Let him cultivate a mind of boundless love, towards all, throughout the universe, in all its height, depth and breadth, love that is unobstructed and free. Ratana sutta with pali text chanted by bhante indarathana. Suttas sutras from the tipitaka tripitaka in pali, chinese, sanskrit, and tibetan with the buddhas teachings on mindfulness, insight, wisdom, and meditation. However, it has not been translated properly in most current english translations. Normans the rhinoceros horn pali text society, 1985 and h. An analysis of the pali canon sirimangalo international. The objective of this sutta is to give the message and guidance of how one can attain and live in peace. This is what should be done by one who is skilled in goodness and who knows the path of peace.
Metta loving kindness is one of the four immeasurables or four divine states of mind these are mental states or qualities cultivated by practice. Encouraged by this discourse, the monks returned to. Therefore the buddha advised them to return to the forest and taught them the metta sutta as an object of meditation, as well as for their protection. This is a version for easy printing you can also read and listen along here. The collection presented here includes the first eight suttas and in addition, marigala sutta, vaa sutta and pubba.
The ratana sutta is in front of me, the metta sutta to my right. This page was created from the metta sutta pages by andy olendzki that were formerly at the bcbs web site. The karaniya metta sutta in pali and english pdf version the loving kindness blazing like the sun. It is a fundamental teaching in buddhism and one that is often used as an introduction to the spiritual practice. This short explanation on how to practise metta bhavana or. The metta sutta is the buddhas discourse on developing and sustaining loving kindness. Metta, often translated from the pali as loving kindness, is one of four mental states that buddhists wish to cultivate. The karaniya metta sutta in pali and english pdf version on fri, 1 november, 20 18.
It appeared in the issues for volume 3 and was later offprinted as a pamphlet. Two useful printed translations of the sutta nipata are k. The karaniya metta sutta in pali and english pdf version. The khuddaka nikaya, or collection of little texts pali khudda smaller.
Metta is best translated as friendliness, and this is of course pali. Metta bhavana lovingkindness meditation venerable dhammarakkhita venerable dhammarakkhita is an australian buddhist monk of the myanmar th eravada tradition. The other three are compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity. Discourse collection sutta pitaka should at least be conversant with the book of protection. Metta loving kindness is one of the four immeasurables or four divine states of mind these are mental. Buddhas beautiful ideal of peace, friendli ness, amity, and goodwill and guides us towards leading a serene life. Karaniya metta sutta the discourse on lovingkindness all the versions of this article. Exploring the word of buddha,ratana sutta part 01, from. Karaniya metta sutta is one of the popular suttas in buddhist countries. Homage to him, the blessed one, the worthy one, the fully enlightened one. This page contains contact information specifically for print copies of sutta texts, either for purchase, free distribution or pdf download. It is from a part of the tripitaka called the sutta nipata, which is in the sutrapitaka. Metta sutta karaniya metta sutta metta loving kindness is one of the four immeasurables or four divine states of buddhism.