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In our daily lives we meet all kinds of people. Some are pleasant and some are ill-
disposed. There are also moments of anxiety, moments of stress, and circumstances
which are perplexing. On encountering unpleasant people, and in difficult times, a
recital or perusal of the Sutta will produce beneficial results. The practice of
what is contained in it will induce a tranquil state of mind, give us self-
confidence, and help us to overcome difficulties.
This is a Sutta (a Discourse) that was delivered by the Buddha to a set of his
disciples who had gone to meditate in a forest close to the Himalayan mountain
range. They complained that they were being disturbed by some spirits of the
forest. The Buddha exhorted them to follow this course of conduct. They went back
to the same abode, and putting the advice into practice, found that they were not
disturbed anymore.
Homage to Him, the Worthy One, the Exalted One, the Fully Enlightened One.
Those visible, and those invisible, those living far away or nearby;
Beings who are already born and those yet unborn.
May they all be happy!
Radiating with a full heart loving thoughts of kindness towards all the world,
free from anger, malice or anxiety - above, below and in all directions.
And while standing, walking, sitting or reclining - still free from drowsiness
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let him maintain this state of mindfulness - termed the "Highest Living"
And living free from mere views, being virtuous, perfect in insight,
free from the lust of sexual desire,
never again shall he be entangled in the round of rebirth.
Avoidance of evil,
Performance of good deeds,
Purification of one's thoughts.
This is the teaching of the Buddhas.