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1. The Sublime Attitudes Copyright
    … Book Request, Metta Forest Monastery, PO Box 1409, Valley Center, CA 92082 USA.
2. The Sublime Attitudes Introduction
    … This understanding of mettā is borne out in the passages where the Buddha recommends phrases to hold in mind when developing thoughts of mettā. These phrases provide his clearest guide not only to the emotional quality that underlies mettā, but also to the understanding of happiness that explains why it’s wise and realistic to develop mettā for all. The first set of phrases … 
3. The Sublime Attitudes 3. Mettā in Words & Deeds
   3. Mettā in Words & Deeds §3.1  “Monks, a friend endowed with seven qualities is worth associating with. Which seven? He gives what is hard to give. He does what is hard to do. He endures what is hard to endure. He reveals his secrets to you. He keeps your secrets. When misfortunes strike, he doesn’t abandon you. When you’re down & out … 
4. The Sublime Attitudes Readings
   Readings 1. Mettā Defined §1.1  “Monks, these four things are born. Which four? Love [pema] is born of love. Aversion is born of love. Love is born of aversion. Aversion is born of aversion. “And how is love born of love? There is the case where an individual is pleasing, appealing, & charming to (another) individual. Others treat that individual as pleasing, appealing, & charming … 
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