Sabbe Satta Sukhi Hontu
Definition - What does Sabbe Satta Sukhi Hontu mean?
Sabbe satta sukhi hontu is a Pali chant that can be spoken, sung or silently reflected on during meditation. It may also be used as a group chant. The literal translation of sabbe satta sukhi hontu is “May all beings be well” or “May all beings be happy.”
The sabbe satta sukhi hontu chant is mainly associated with Theravada Buddhism, but is also used by other Buddhists and individuals looking to cultivate feelings of loving kindness and compassion.
Yogapedia explains Sabbe Satta Sukhi Hontu
Although sabbe satta sukhi hontu is not a traditional mantra, it can be used in the same way as a mantra.
The meanings of the different words are:
Sabbe - all
Satta - beings
Sukhi - happy or well
Hontu - may they be
Sabbe satta sukhi hontu is very closely related to the practice of metta bhavana, a meditative discipline of cultivating loving kindness often used by Buddhists. It is considered to express the essence of metta bhavana practice, and it may be used to mark the end of the practice.
It is said that chanting sabbe satta sukhi hontu repeatedly will create a deep and genuine sense of loving kindness towards all beings. To enhance the power of the chant, it may be beneficial to focus on the heart space and visualise light flowing from the heart and touching other beings.
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