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Human Perfection… A. Jafari & M. Emil (43

Loving-kindness (metta) The first step in the right
means a mental state of view is to know four noble

unselfish and unconditional truths. Without knowing it,
kindness to all beings; while movement in the path of
compassion (karuna) means perfection is not formed.

an emotion that elicits the (Schumann, 1987: 73)
heartfelt wish that sentient Once the vision of
beings be free from suffering suffering and that, there is a

and the causes of suffering. way out of suffering is
Theravada Buddhism created, the movement
underscores the cultivation of towards problem solving

loving-kindness and compassion begins. right view is a tool,
as essential qualities on the and without that, we cannot
path to liberation (Nirvana). start the path of perfection.

Theravada Buddhism teaches (Harrison, 1987)
various methods of arousing Right taught, as the second
loving-kindness and compassion; element of this path is a mind
Such as being present, state, which can be attained

reflection, aspiration, recitation, through meditation. This step
and the free association aims to see and understand
method. These methods the things and the reality

involve directing positive clearly. (Simmer-Brown, 2021)
thoughts and feelings towards The third element refers to
oneself and others and the moral aspect of the

wishing them happiness and eightfold path. We are
freedom from suffering. responsible for our own
(Hao et al, 2022) words, and speech. We must