Benefits of Mettā: Loving-kindness

There are 11 advantages of Mettā (loving-kindness) said the Buddha in Mettanisamsa Sutta (the discourse of benefits of loving-kindness). The one who practice metta

sleeps in comfort
awakes in comfort
sees no evil dreams
dear to human beings
dear to non-human being
will be protected by gods (devas)
fire, poisons and swords can not touch him/her
his/her mind can concentrate quickly
his/her countenance is serene
dies without being confused in mind
if he/she fails to attain nirwana here and now, he/she will be reborn in brahma world

Complete sutta or the discourse can be seen in page 45 of the Book of Protection.

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