Saturday, August 7, 2010

The Four Immeasurable Minds



Practicing the immeasurable Mind of Love extinguishes
anger in the hearts of the living beings. Practicing
the immeasurable Mind of Compassion extinguishes
all sorrows and anxieties in the hearts of living beings.
Practicing the immeasurable Mind of Joy extinguishes
sadness and joylessness in the hearts of living beings.
Practicing the immeasurable Mind of Equanimity extinguishes
hatred, aversion and attachment in the heart of living beings.

If we learn the ways to practice love, compassion, joy and equanimity, we will know how to heal the illness of anger, sorrow, insecurity, sadness, hatred, loneliness and unhealthy attachments. These are the teachings of love given by Lord Buddha, which are clear, scientific and applicable. Every one of us can benefit from these teachings. According to Buddha Love, Compassion, Joy and Equanimity are the very nature of an enlightened person. They are the four aspects of true love within ourselves and within everyone and everything.

Happiness is only possible with true love. True love has the power to heal and transform the situation around us and bring a deep meaning to our lives. There are people who understand the nature f true love and how to generate and nurture it.

How to practice them? Well, find the feelings within yourself, that’s the greatest aspect of it. Else be here for the posts to follow. :)

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2 comments:

  1. thanks, keep following the posts. I'll love writing more on responses. good or bad.
    thanks.

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