Etymology

metta

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Today it means: Lovingkindness or compassion, especially if developed through meditation or mindfulness. Full definition →

Pali mettā
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  1. Pali · borrowed frommettā
  2. Pali · borrowed frommettā
  3. English todaymetta

Borrowed from Pali mettā.

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