"metta" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Borrowed from Pali mettā. Etymology templates: {{ety|en|:bor|pi:mettā|text=+|tree=1}} [Appendix:Glossary#loanword|Borrowed]] from", "terms" : [ { "children" : [ ], "lang_name" : "Pali", "term" : "mettā", "status" : "missing", "lang" : "pi" } ], "keyword" : "bor" } ], "lang_name" : "English", "term" : "metta", "status" : "ok", "lang" : "en" }" data-lang="en" data-title="metta"> Borrowed from Pali mettā. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} metta (uncountable)
  1. (Buddhism) Lovingkindness or compassion, especially if developed through meditation or mindfulness. Tags: uncountable
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