11 Benefits of practicing Loving-Kindness (AN 11.15)

Bhikkhus, when release of mind by loving-kindness is practiced, developed, made much of, used as a vehicle and as a basis, established, consolidated, and properly undertaken, eleven benefits can be expected.

Which eleven?

1. One sleeps with ease,

2. One wakes up with ease,

3. One does not see evil dreams,

4. One is dear to human beings,

5. One is dear to non-human beings,

6. Deities protect one,

7. Fire, poison, and weapons cannot harm one,

8. One's mind becomes collected quickly,

9. One's facial complexion becomes clear,

10. One dies unconfused, and

11. If one does not penetrate further, one goes to the Brahma world.

Bhikkhus, when release of mind by loving-kindness is practiced, developed, made much of, used as a vehicle and as a basis, established, consolidated, and properly undertaken, these eleven benefits can be expected.

Related Teachings:

The Mind of Loving-Kindness (MN 21) - A discourse full of vibrant and memorable similes, on the importance of patience and love even when faced with abuse and criticism. The Buddha finishes with the simile of the saw, one of the most memorable similes found in the discourses.

Verses on Loving-Kindness | Metta Sutta (Snp 1.8) - This Metta Sutta offers a practical way to overcome any negative states of mind and root them in contentment, good-will and harmlessness.

Five ways to remove arisen resentment (AN 5.161)