The Pali word 'Metta' is commonly translated in English as 'loving-kindness.' Metta signifies friendship and non-violence as well as "a strong wish for the...
Antony and all, I am back online! Thanks, Antony, for keeping things flowing. I especially enjoyed this post, and really resonated to the particular section:...
The virtue of mudita [muditaa], 1 i.e., finding joy in the happiness and success of others, has not received sufficient attention either in expositions of...
"If you want to become more compassionate, thinking compassionate thoughts may be a start, but giving charity will get you there." "the best way to feel loving...
Mudita — unselfish or sympathetic joy — is one of the most neglected topics within the whole range of the Buddha Dhamma, probably because of its subtlety...
Hi Sharon, Antony and all Sorry I haven't been coming around so often. I'm cutting down time on the internet because I've taken on a second job and my weak ...
In dealing with mudita or altruistic joy, we are once more to some extent frustrated with the inadequacy of translations for "brahma- vihara" or "appamañña"...
"We can look at it this way: To become Buddhas, we need to practice patience and tolerance. Doing this is essential; there's no other way to become a Buddha....
A vipassana.com course participant writes: I understand that lovingkindness is a deep feeling which comes in mind and in heart. When I meditate to radiate...
Equanimity "Before proceeding with [meditations on love and compassion], we need equanimity - a mind free from attachment to our dear ones, aversion towards...
Dear Sharon, Here is a different point of view about equanimity which I don’t really agree with but might merit some discussion: Burmese democracy leader...
"For a true spiritual transformation to flourish, we must see beyond [the] tendency to mental self-flagellation. Spiritually based on self- hatred becomes...
Compassion and obstacles "Obstacles urge us to practice. When we are in a good situation, it is difficult for us to think of suffering; we cannot generate the...
Antony, Hello! I really appreciated these quotes and your perspective on them, especially your take on the phrase "all beings are the ownes of their kamma." ...
Hi Sharon, Antony and all ... Yes, I find on days when things are going badly and I feel down that there is more sensitivity to others, more concern for their...
Equanimity "At the beginning of the day, it's good to reflect, 'Everything that arises due to causes and conditions is transient. I'm changing moment to...
... to find ... done, of ... So true, so true. Phil, do you ever read Pema Chodron or do you stick to more Theravada-style teachers? I love her perspective...
... Hi Sharon That's a good question. For some reason, I haven't been reading the Tibetan teachers or Mahayana teachers that were so helpful for me. I have on ...
Hi Phil, You know, I do the same thing - focus on one style of dharma or one teacher almost exclusively. I think there is a real benefit in that, because...
Equanimity interacting with the other Brahmaviharas "All of these viharas, of these 'states of the heart,' of these 'dwelling places,' are balanced by the...
Dear Sharon, Thanks for transcribing this passage of Levine's talk and bringing it up for discussion. I listened to the talk and am keen to offer my thoughts...
Antony, You bring up a good point. It probably isn't clear from the excerpt I posted, but in the larger context of this particular dharma lecture the idea...
Thanissaro Bhikkhu taught in "The Sublime Attitudes": "We start out with goodwill, not because it's the least advanced of the qualities but because it's the...
Dear Sharon, Great topic! In the Dhamma talk I just posted, Thanissaro Bhikkhu taught in "The Sublime Attitudes": "However the universality of the principle of...
Antony, Wonderful! Have a great day! In lovingkindness, Sharon ... From: Antony Woods To: Buddhaviharas@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, June 19, 2005 11:16 PM ...
Antony, I don't think there is any problem with voicing concerns with any particular teacher's teachings on this list, and I don't see why you shouldn't write...
Dear Sharon, I just played the audio of the section you transcribed a few times. I noticed that he sounds sad when he says the words "equanimity", "balancing"...
... Be sure to let us know if Noah responds to your concerns. He does have a website, and there is a contact page where you can e-mail him directly: ...
"The practice of metta must always start with ourselves, because that's where we feel life most directly. It's easy to have lovingkindness for a billion...
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