Loving Kindness; 1 Definition(s)
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In Buddhism
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
mettā; s. brahmavihāra.
(Source): Pali Kanon: Manual of Buddhist Terms and DoctrinesTheravāda 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).
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| Metta | Metta, (adj. nt.) (cp. Vedic maitra “belonging to Mitra”; Epic Sk. maitra “friendly, ” fr. mit... | |
| Brahmavihara | Brāhmavihāra (ब्राह्मविहार) refers to the “abode of Brahma” according to the Mahāprajñāpāramitā... | |
| Kali | Kali (कलि) or Kalirāja is the name of a king who tested Kṣāntirṣi as mentioned in the Mahāprajñ... | |
| Mula | Mūla (मूल) or Mūlasaṃhitā is the name of a Vaiṣṇava Āgama scripture, classified as a rājasa typ... | |
| Shakti | Śakti (शक्ति) or Śaktimudrā is the name of a mudrā described in the Īśvarasaṃhitā 36-38.—Accord... | |
| Karuna | Karuṇa (करुण).—a. [karoti manaḥ ānukūlyāya, kṛ-unan Tv.] Tender, pathetic, pitiable, exciting p... | |
| Bhavana | Bhavana (भवन) is the name for a “building” that once existed in ancient Kashmir (Kaśmīra) as me... | |
| Kama | Kāma (काम, “love”) is accomplished by performing mantrasādhana (preparatory procedures) beginni... | |
| Snigdha | Snigdha (स्निग्ध, “smoothness”) according to the 2nd-century Tattvārthasūtra 5.33, combination ... | |
| Ratnakara | Ratnākara (रत्नाकर).—A Vaiśya. He was killed by an ox, but he attained Vaikuṇṭha as a brahmin c... | |
| Daya | Dayā (दया).—[day bhidā-bhāve aṅ] Pity, tenderness, compassion, mercy, sympathy; निर्गुणेष्वपि स... | |
| Maitreya | Maitreya (मैत्रेय).—A sage of great brilliance of ancient India. Genealogy. Descending in order... | |
| Vatsala | Vatsala (वत्सल).—a. [vatsaṃ lāti lā-ka Uṇ.3.74]1) Child-loving, affectionate towards children o... | |
| Gaya | Gaya (गय) is a name mentioned in the Mahābhārata (cf. II.48.15, II.82.71, XIII.116.65, XIII.11... | |
| Kamya | Kāmyā (काम्या).—A celestial woman. In Mahābhārata, Ādi Parva, Chapter 122, it is said that she ... |
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Search found 69 books and stories containing Loving Kindness. You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Introducing Buddhist Abhidhamma (by Kyaw Min, U)
Chapter 16 - Concentration on Loving-kindness < [Book II]
Chapter 21 - Basic Good Conduct < [Book III]
Chapter 12 - Buddhist Method of Mental Culture < [Book II]
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
II. Degrees of Loving-kindness and Compassion < [Chapter XLII - The Great Loving-kindness and the Great Compassion of the Buddhas]
III. Epithet ‘great’ reserved for Loving-kindness and Compassion < [Chapter XLII - The Great Loving-kindness and the Great Compassion of the Buddhas]
IV. Epithet ‘great’ refused for the wisdom of the Buddhas < [Chapter XLII - The Great Loving-kindness and the Great Compassion of the Buddhas]
Buddhism in a Nutshell (by Narada Mahathera)
The Mahayana Mahaparinirvana Sutra
Chapter XXI - On Pure Actions (a) < [Section Three]
Chapter XXX - On Bodhisattva Highly-Virtuous King (d) < [Section Six]
Chapter XXXIX - On Bodhisattva Lion's Roar (g) < [Section Seven]
The Book of Protection (by Piyadassi Thera)
Discourse 6 - Discourse On Advantages Of Loving-kindness < [Discourses]
Discourse 5 - Protection Of The Aggregates < [Discourses]
Discourse 4 - Discourse On Loving-kindness < [Discourses]
Apadana commentary (Atthakatha) (by U Lu Pe Win)
Commentary on the stanza on loving-kindness (mettā) < [Commentary on biography of Silent Buddhas (Paccekabuddha)]
Commentary on Biography of the thera Bhaddiya, son of Kāḷigodhā (Kāḷigodhāputtabhaddiya) < [Chapter 5 - Upālivagga (section on Upāli)]
Commentary on the Biography of the thera Sopāka < [Chapter 2 - Sīhāsaniyavagga (lion-throne section)]
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