the Metta Sutta
This is what should be done By one who is skilled in goodness, And who seeks the path of peace: Let them be able and upright, Straightforward and gentle in speech. Humble and not conceited, Contented and easily satisfied, with few responsibilities and easy going, grounded, and not impulsive; not chasing status And not doing the slightest thing which is denounced by the Wise in others May they have happiness and peace; May all beings be happy in themselves Whatever living beings there are fearful or fearless – without remainder Huge, large, medium, small. Fine or coarse. Seen or unseen, Remote or living nearby, Born or seeking birth: May all beings be happy in themselves Let none deceive another, Or despise any being in any state. Let none through anger or ill-will Wish harm upon another. Like a mother’s own child, [she will] protect that only child with her life Thus for all beings should the heart become infinite Radiating kindness over the entire world Spreading upwards to the skies, And downwards to the depths; Outwards and unbounded, Freed from hatred and ill-will.
Standing, or going, or seated, or lying down, as long as one is free from drowsiness, one should practice this mindfulness. This, they say, is the holy state here. Not falling into views, ethical and with perfect vision Having given up greed for sensory pleasures, freed without doubt from birth.