Brahmavihara: The Sublime Attitude

            Precautions in practicing the four Sublime States of the Mind (Brahmavihārā): Be careful of the close enemies of these four dharmas, which are: 1. Lust is the close enemy of loving-kindness (mettā).2. Sorrow & regret is the close enemy of compassion (karunā).3. Over-joyfulness & restlessness is the close enemy of sympathetic joy (muditā).4. Ignorance & delusion is the close enemy of equanimity (upekkhā). 1. When we are kind to someone, if we are in a situation that can give rise to lust, then we need to watch out for lust. Try to draw a…

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Contemplate with Dhamma

When facing a difficult situation, look at it from the viewpoint of Dhamma3. Don’t be victimized by the influence of defilements. Reflect on Dhamma at all times. Wisdom gained from meditation will lead you to the right knowledge and awareness. Time flies by quickly. Days, weeks and months go by, and all of a sudden a year is gone. Ask what you have done for yourself. Are you conducting your life in a way that fulfills your goals? What should you strive for? What should you refrain from? Are you doing the things appropriate for who you are? Always be…

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