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The Sublime Attitudes (Brahmaviharas)

This set of talks focuses on the Brahmaviharas, or the Sublime Attitudes (or Abidings). They are cultivations of the heart, immensely helpful in the development of the path. They are supportive for the development of virtue as well as taking and holding the precepts and a direct counter to the hinderances.

DateSubjectThanissaro Bikkhu References
Week 1Goodwill (Metta)Karaniya Metta Sutta – Goodwill
Introduction to the Sublime Attitudes
Goodwill
Week 2Compassion (KarunaCompassion & Empathetic Joy
Week 3Empathetic Joy (Mudita)See Above
Week 4Equanimity (Uppekha)Equanimity