Vol.14 No.6 June 3, 2004
Words of Dhamma
Mātā yathā niyaṃ puttaṃ, āyusā eka-puttamanurakkhe; evampi sabba bhūtesu, mānasaṃ bhāvaye aparimāṇaṃ.
Just as a mother would risk her life To protect her only child; Similarly, one should cultivate Boundless love towards all beings.
Sutta Nipāta 149 (mettā-sutta)