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 JIR rated 4 months ago- From the page:
Four sublime states of mind have been taught by the Buddha:
* Love or Loving-kindness (metta)
* Compassion (karuna)
* Sympathetic Joy (mudita)
* Equanimity (upekkha)
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These four -- love, compassion, sympathetic joy and equanimity -- are also known...
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- JIR rated 4 months ago
- From the page:
Four sublime states of mind have been taught by the Buddha:
* Love or Loving-kindness (metta)
* Compassion (karuna)
* Sympathetic Joy (mudita)
* Equanimity (upekkha)
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These four -- love, compassion, sympathetic joy and equanimity -- are also known as the boundless states (appamaa), because, in their perfection and their true nature, they should not be narrowed by any limitation as to the range of beings towards whom they are extended. They should be non-exclusive and impartial, not bound by selective preferences or prejudices. A mind that has attained to that boundlessness of the Brahma-viharas will not harbor any national, racial, religious or class hatred.
No getting bored practicing these starting with a mind like mine.
- SpiralsShadeaux rated 4 months ago
- This is a wonderful read, and important.
Understanding of this philosophy can help us be more at EASE with Our "SUFFERING and "its" IMPORTANCE in our Lives!
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