Loving Kindness Sustain The World

Abstract

This academic article aims to study and analyze how loving kindness supports the world, utilizing the moderate post modern philosophy as a foundation for interpreting Buddhist principles. This analysis aims to promote a deeper understanding of Buddhist principles, particularly emphasizing Metta (loving-kindness) for the development of a happy, peaceful, serene, and beneficial life for all. The study finds that compassion, devoid of attachment, is a benevolent intention arising from a generous mind, desiring happiness for oneself and others, constituting the quality of happiness based on wisdom. It involves acts of generosity, assistance, sharing, broad-mindedness, gentleness, and providing a safe space for relational interactions. Compassion entails understanding without prejudice or emotional bias. Loving kindness is a moral virtue capable of supporting the world, as stated in Buddhist scriptures: “Loving Kindness Sustain The World” This suggests that when people on Earth cultivate love and compassion, they naturally refrain from thoughts of harming or destroying others but rather think to support and assist one another. Conflicts arising from division, competition, harm, and war are less likely to occur. However, individuals lacking compassion, despite possessing wisdom, are prone to harming themselves and others, including loved ones such as parents or benefactors. Conversely, compassionate individuals refrain from harming or injuring others physically or emotionally, refraining from stealing or causing agitation. Loving kindness avoids deception, maintaining mental clarity. Therefore, compassion is a support system for the world, preventing disasters, wars, excessive suffering, and fostering peace and tranquility. The more compassion exists within the minds of people, the closer the world approaches peace and usefulness. It also serves as a moral virtue leading to ultimate tranquility and promotes the alleviation of all suffering.