Metta and Karuna Flashcards

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What is karuna?

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Compassion and concern for others, wanting to reduce their suffering.

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How does it link to the 4 sublime states?

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Metta and koruna are each one of the four sublime states.

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What is metta?

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Loving-kindness, a wish for beings to be happy and free from suffering.

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Why is metta important to develop?

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To dissolve away the 3 poisons and develop good karma.

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What is ROPKA?

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Tibetan word which means help of friend given to a charity set up to help teach children the value of compassion by helping families out of poverty through better education.

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