January 12th 2022 - The Four Brahmavihāra
Channel: Tendai Buddhist Institute
Date: 2022-01-23

In today's discussion, Reverend Monshin talks about the Four Brahmavihāra. They are also known as the Four Divine Abodes, the Four Sublimes, the Four Boundless States, and the Four Divine Sentiments. Regardless of which names you prefer to use, they refer to these four character traits: Loving-Kindness, Compassion, Sympathetic Joy, and Equanimity. These qualities are essential to living a Buddhist lifestyle, and you can find them within the Pali Canon, as well as several Mahayana works. Reverend Monshin explains each of these aspects, and addresses some of the misconceptions surrounding them. It is important to realize that within a Buddhist context, the terminology means something different, compared to how you might encounter it in a more secular setting. 

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May we share these merits and virtues with all sentient beings, and progress together on the Buddha Path of Liberation.
 
Svaha!