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A Magnificent Tree of Equanimity (Dharmabytes Podcast)

By Zac on Thu, 7 Nov, 2024 - 06:00

The Brahma Viharas or Heavenly Abodes, have been likened to a magnificent tree. The deep, far ranging roots and sturdy resilient trunk are Metta; the open arms of the branches rising up out of the fullness of Metta are Compassion and Sympathetic Joy; the tree as a whole reflects the deep peace of Equanimity. The Brahma Viharas tree provides a Heavenly Abode for the creatures who live within its realm. Come and sit for a while with ...

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Delighting in the Happiness of Others (Dharmabytes Podcast)

By Centre Team on Tue, 24 Sep, 2024 - 12:42

In this talk, Maitrisiddhi explores what mudita - sympathetic joy - is and how important it is to our practice. Excerpted from the talk The Brahma Viharas - Living In the Mandala (11 of 17) from an intensive meditation retreat for mitras held at Taraloka Retreat Centre, 2021.

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Additional Resources - Being Divine Online Day 4: Mudita and Amoghasiddhi's All-Accomplishing Wisdom

By Sadayasihi on Mon, 27 Apr, 2020 - 09:46

Mudita is often translated as “sympathetic joy” but here Maitrisiddhi uses “gladness”, and sets out the benefits of cultivating this state, particularly needed if we tend towards the negative. She explains how Amoghasiddhi - the green Buddha known as “unobstructed success” - can help us transform the poison of envy (the enemy of gladness) and release our energy into vibrant life.

A talk brimming full of delight and laughter, Maitrisiddhi demonstrates the importance of Mudita in the...

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Day 5: A Personal Take On Mudita by Sanghaketu

By Centre Team on Sat, 21 Mar, 2015 - 20:43
An infectiously delightful talk by Sanghaketu on the subject of joyful resonance with others (mudita). He really gets into his subject here! And his sense and experience of gladness comes across beautifully through laughter and reflection on the boon of good friends.

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