Saturday, May 31, 2014

The Four Noble Abodes


The Brahman-viharas. Translated and referred to as the Four Noble Abodes, the Four Pure Abodes, the Four Immeasurable Minds, or the Four Stations of Brahma.

1...

Loving-kindness.
.........The wish for the welfare and happiness of All Beings.


2...

Compassion.
.........Empathy for those afflicted with dukkha.


3...

Altruistic Joy.
.........Happiness at the success and good fortune of others.


4...

Equanimity.
.........A balance response to happiness and sadness.

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