Love and Death 2023: Opening the Great Gifts (5 of 8)
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This is a continuation of the afternoon session during which Roshi guides a meditation practice focused on cultivating loving-kindness and compassion. The practice involves extending love and care to oneself and others, including those who may be difficult or trigger aversion. Roshi introduces phrases related to loving-kindness, compassion, and equanimity, emphasizing the intention to offer care and presence without attachment to outcomes. The talk continues with a focus on the Brahma viharas—loving-kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity—as essential qualities to cultivate for inner well-being and extending care to others.
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