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“Let all-embracing thoughts for all beings be yours.” The Buddha

This is a genuine quote from the Buddhist scriptures.

Just as with her own life
A mother shields from hurt
Her own son, her only child,
Let all-embracing thoughts
For all beings be yours.

It’s from the Metta Sutta.

Format AsidePosted on September 14, 2012April 11, 2015Tags children, compassion, love, metta, mothersLeave a comment on “Let all-embracing thoughts for all beings be yours.” The Buddha
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