Showing posts with label far enemy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label far enemy. Show all posts

Sunday, November 26, 2023

Nov 26, 2023: Hugh Byrne - Near and Far enemies of the Brahmaviharas

 
Nov 26, 2023 
 
Enjoying a first snowfall this morning....only a dusting. 

REFLECTIONS- 
The near and far enemies of Buddhist Heart Practices: relational in their expression - the Brhamaviharas...

Per Feldman, these practices are 'our best home'...the best way of living in the world; cultivating an attitudinal commitment of friendliness to all beings...attitude of kindness...seeds within that can be cultivated to arrive at happiness
  • loving-kindness, 
  • compassion, 
  • sympathetic joy 
  • equanimity
Wishing all beings well. We need both wings of practice: the wing of wisdom...and the wing of compassion. 

First looking at our own ride on these wings before ...