About Mettā Sutta

The Mettā Sutta, from the Pali Canon, comprises two Buddhist discourses emphasizing the cultivation of mettā, or "loving-kindness." The Karaṇīyamettā Sutta, often chanted by Theravadin monks, is found in the Suttanipāta and Khuddakapāṭha. It outlines virtuous qualities and meditative practices to develop unconditional goodwill. The Mettānisamsa Sutta, found in the Anguttara Nikaya, extols the benefits of practicing mettā. Both suttas aim to foster interpersonal harmony and meditative concentration, essential for spiritual awakening in Buddhism.