Long version of Metta Chanting

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dharmacorps
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Long version of Metta Chanting

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Hello all,
I was recently listening to a talk by Thanissaro Bhikkhu, and he mentioned that Ajahn Mun had taught some students a long version of the karaniya Metta sutta chant (or rather, perhaps a long metta chant, in addition to the sutta) that was long, and about 30-40 minutes to chant the whole thing (KM sutta takes about 3 mins). I'm looking for a link or text of this (if not Ajahn Mun's actual version, something similar). This was particularly for students of Ajahn Mun who struggled with ill will. I've tried searching for such a chant for when I have attacks of ill will :tongue: Supposedly the chant includes good will across many directions (North, south, etc etc) and many realms (nagas, petas, etc). Anyone have any leads on this?
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Re: Long version of Metta Chanting

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The name is คาถามหาเมตตาหลวง (Gatha Maha Metta Luang).

This (starts at 01:33):


Actually this is a modified version (omitted certain Pāli words), can be traced back to the original version found in Patisambhidāmagga, translated by Bhikkhu Nanamoli (can be found on page 317 onwards in the book)

This version is quite famous on internet (and Southeast Asia countries too, I think).


Basically is the same thing.
Hiriottappasampannā,
sukkadhammasamāhitā;
Santo sappurisā loke,
devadhammāti vuccare.

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Re: Long version of Metta Chanting

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Thank you for the helpful information. It's often hard to figure out where some of these chants are from.

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Re: Long version of Metta Chanting

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Thank you very much from me as well! :anjali:
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