Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Discourse on Loving Kindness

He who is skilled in doing good and who wishes to
attain that state of calm should act thus.
He should be able, upright, perfectly upright,
obedient, gentle and humble.

Contented, easily looked after,
with few duties, simple in livelihood.
Controlled in senses, discreet,
Not impudent; not greedily attached to families.

He should not commit any slight wrong,
so that other wise men might find fault in him.
May all beings be happy and safe,
May all beings have happy minds.

Whatsoever living beings there are;
feeble or strong,
long or large,
medium, short, subtle or gross.

Seen or unseen,
Those dwelling near or far,
those who are born and those who are to be born.
May all beings, have happy minds.

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