In a time of physical isolation it is essential to know how to generate love from the inside. The Brahma Viharas, or The Four Immeasurable Minds, are the Buddha’s teachings on love. The four qualities of friendliness, compassion, resonant joy, and equanimity offer a time-tested path that anyone can follow to nurture the deepest love for all beings, including ourselves.

This week's practice: 

Continue with last week's practice, in reverse:

Several times a day pause and ask yourself, "Is there something to celebrate here? Can I rejoice? Is there suffering here? Can I care for it? "

 

Resources 

Mudita Phrases:

I appreciate your good qualities

I take joy in your good fortune

May your joy continue, may it grow.

May it lead you to full liberation/awakening.

 

"If I am only happy for myself, many fewer chances for happiness. If I am happy when good things happen to other people, billions more chances to be happy!" ~ H.H. the Dalai Lama

Song: Your Joy is My Joy

 

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