Sabbe Satta Sukhi Hontu Dhyana Mantra (सब्बे सत्ता सुखी होन्तु) · Tantric Mahavidyas

§ 01

Origin & Tradition

About this mantra

The Loving-Kindness (Metta) mantra: 'May all beings be happy.' Chanted for the cultivation of universal compassion, for the development of loving-kindness, and for the welfare of all beings. Central to Buddhist meditation practice.

§ 02

The Sacred Sound

Mantra in Sanskrit

सब्बे सत्ता सुखी होन्तु

Sabbe sattā sukhī hontu

§ 03

Meaning & Word Analysis

What the words convey

May all beings be happy.

Sabbe

All

sattā

Beings

sukhī

Happy

hontu

May they be

§ 05

Benefits & Purpose

Why this mantra is chanted

Compassion

Cultivates universal loving-kindness and empathy.

Mind

Reduces anger, anxiety, and ill will.

Social

Promotes harmony and goodwill in relationships.

§ 06

How to Chant

Method & traditional guidance

Count

Recite 3, 7, or 21 times

Best time

Any time, especially after meditation

Facing

East or facing a calm space

Posture

Sitting comfortably with eyes closed

Duration

Daily practice for sustained effect

Notes

Traditionally chanted as part of Metta Bhavana meditation.

§ 07

Sources

Where this mantra appears

Metta Sutta

Core discourse on loving-kindness in the Pali Canon.

c. 5th C BCE

§ 09

Related Mantras

Continue your practice

ॐ

Extended version with additional phrases for all beings.

Sabbe Satta Sukhi Hontu (extended)

ॐ

Series of phrases for self, friends, neutral, and enemies.

Metta Bhavana phrases

Sabbe Satta Sukhi Hontu Dhyana Mantra