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Introduction to the Brahma Viharas

EPISODE · Apr 11, 2015 · 55 MIN

Introduction to the Brahma Viharas

from Free Buddhist Audio · host Ratnavandana

We are delighted to share this week's FBA Podcast entitled, "Introduction to the Brahma Viharas." Here, Ratnavandana beautifully introduces the Brahma Viharas as an integrated set of practices flowing from metta – loving kindness. Her central image is that of a tree, deep rooted and spreading its canopy wide as she evokes a profound, personal connection to the cultivation of the sublime abodes – loving kindness, compassion, joy with others, and equanimity. Ratnavandana also leads a guided meditation on cultivating a connection to the Brahma Viharas. This talk was given as part of the 2015 Rainy Season Retreat at Bristol Buddhist Centre. The full archive of this retreat is available on The Buddhist Center Online.

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