Metta (Mettanisamsa) Sutta: Good Will

AN 11.16

BJT calls this the Mettanisamsa Sutta; Thai, Burmese, and PTS call it Metta Sutta.

translated from the Pali by

Thanissaro Bhikkhu

Alternate translation: Piyadassi

"Monks, for one whose awareness-release through good will is cultivated, developed, pursued, handed the reins and taken as a basis, given a grounding, steadied, consolidated, and well-undertaken, eleven benefits can be expected. Which eleven?

"One sleeps easily, wakes easily, dreams no evil dreams. One is dear to human beings, dear to non-human beings. The devas protect one. Neither fire, poison, nor weapons can touch one. One's mind gains concentration quickly. One's complexion is bright. One dies unconfused and — if penetrating no higher — is headed for the Brahma worlds.

"These are the eleven benefits that can be expected for one whose awareness-release through good will is cultivated, developed, pursued, handed the reins and taken as a basis, given a grounding, steadied, consolidated, and well-undertaken."

See also: Iti 27 .

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