num_pages: 480
description: Spiritual practice Pema Chdrn teaches has nothing to do with self-improvement since as the courses title claims youre already perfect right now. The limitless qualities of loving-kindness compassion joy and equanimity are your deep-down ultimate reality and those are qualities that cant be improved upon. If youre not feeling particularly kind compassionate joyful or equanimous at the moment take heart: the Four Limitless Ones are there like seeds waiting to be cultivated through practiceand being limitless theyre rich enough to be worked with for a lifetime. This intensive program of study and practice provides the tools you need to access these radiant states and to nurture their growth for sake of all beings including yourself. Heres some of what youll learn:  How cultivating the Four Limitless Ones is the antidote to depression irritation and isolation  Basic meditation instructions to get you started in the foundational practice  A wealth of guided meditations for generating these radiant qualities to yourself others and the world  Writing and reflection exercises to bring the Four Limitless Ones powerfully into real life  A simple chant you can use to create love and good will around yourself  Powerful on-the-spot practices you can use throughout the day even when theres no time to practice Do the program at your own pace. It fits perfectly with any other kind of meditation youre doing. And since no previous knowledge of Buddhism is required its also ideal for those new to spiritual practice. After youve completed the material in Perfect Just as You Are youll want to listen to it again periodicallyany time you need a refresher course in compassion loving-kindness equanimity and joy. 8 CDs 8 hours.
language: English
title: Perfect Just as You Are: Buddhist Practices on the Four Limitless Ones--Loving-Kindness, Compassion, Joy, and Equanimity
publisher: Shambhala Audio