maitrī

noun

Benevolence, lovingkindness or compassion, especially if developed through meditation or mindfulness.

OriginSanskrit मैत्री →
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Meanings

nounmaitrī (uncountable)
  1. uncountableBuddhismBenevolence, lovingkindness or compassion, especially if developed through meditation or mindfulness.
  2. uncountablefriendship.

Origin

  1. Sanskritमैत्री
  2. Englishmaitrī

From Sanskrit मैत्री (maitrī)

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