慈悲
長部経典
趣旨一致
長部経典(DN19 §38.3–39.8)
The Great Steward thought, “I have the reputation of seeing the Divinity in person, and discussing with him in person. But I don’t. I have heard that brahmins of the past who were elderly and senior, the tutors of tutors, said: ‘Whoever goes on retreat for the four months of the rainy season and practices the absorption on compassion sees the Divinity and discusses with him.’ Why don’t I do that?” So the Great Steward went to King Reṇu and told him of the situation, saying, “Sir, I wish to go on