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An introduction to friendliness (mettā)

Emotional intelligence and freedom in the Pāli discourses of the Buddha

2022 || Paperback || Andrea Sangiacomo || University of Groningen Press

Friendliness (mettā in Pāli) is an emotional and intentional attitude of goodwill and non-aversion towards all sentient beings, including oneself. It is rooted in both feeling and understanding. In the Pāli discourses of the Buddha, friendliness is repeatedly stressed and encouraged for its numerous benefits. It supports and develops a form of emotional intelligence and provides an ideal pathway to explore deeper aspects of one’s experience and their philosophical implications. Friendlin...