An Exposition of the Metta Sutta
Bhikkhu Pesala
The Metta Sutta — often referred to as the Karaniya
Metta Sutta — was taught by the Buddha to a group of forest monks who were disturbed by tree spirits. He urged them to practise loving-kindness towards all beings. Then those spirits tolerated their presence happily.
An Exposition of the Metta Sutta