Karanīya Mettā Sutta

There should be done by people who skilled in good;
who would attain the state of peace;
he should be honest, really honest, abedient, gentle and humble.

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Contented, easily supportable,
with few duties, of light livelihood,
controlled in senses, discreet, not imprudent,
not be greedily attached to families.

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And let him not do even the slightest thing
which later on will be blamed by the wise.
He should contemplate; May they be happy and secure.
All beings, may they be secure and happy hearted

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Whatever living beings there are;
weak or strong, omitting none.
Those who are long or great, middle-sized, short,
subtle or gross.

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And those which are seen, or the unseen
and those which dwell near and far,
beings and those who wish to be.
All beings, may they be happy-hearted.

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Let not one deceive another
nor despise any person whatever in any place.
In anger or ill will,
let him not wish any harm to another.

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Just as a mother
would protect her only child
even at the risk of her own life,
even so let him cultivate a boundless heart towards all beings.

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Loving-kindness for all the world,
unlimited one’s mind should be developed,
above, below and all around.
Unclamped, without malice or enmity.

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Whether he stands, walks, sits or lies down,
as long as he is awake,
he should develop mindfulness.
This, they say, is the Highest Conduct.

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And not going to views,
virtuous and possessed of insight,
having removed greed for sensual pleasures.
He will surely come no more to any womb.