7 directions of metta

The seven directions of loving-kindness (Metta)meditation / prayer:

1. Yourself

2. Parents and/or children

3. Teachers

4. Relatives

5. Friends

6. Enemies

7. All beings in the universe

(from Sn. 1.8)

References

• The Complete Book of Buddha's Lists -- Explained. David N. Snyder, Ph.D., 2006.
• http://www.thedhamma.com/