Metta, Loving Kindness in Buddhism

Shows metta as the "foundation of the world" essential for the peace and happiness of ourselves and others.

Gives guidance on the development of metta in daily life, pointing out hindrances to it and conditions for it.

Expounds the place of metta in the Buddhist doctrine of cause and result.

Shows the importance of insight meditation practice for the development of metta.

Illustrates with many quotes from the original scriptures (Pali Tipitaka).