Podcasts about brahma viharas

As practitioners, how can we respond when things fall apart?Larry Robinson invites us to find refuge and stability amid chaotic and uncertain times by leaning into the core Buddhist teachings and practices. He frames our current historical moment as a “dark age” where things seem to fall apart, but reminds us that history moves in cycles and renewal always follows. Larry highlights the importance of taking refuge in the Three Jewels—the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha—and cultivating the Brahma Viharas, the four divine abodes: Loving-kindness (metta)Compassion (karuna)Sympathetic joy (mudita)Equanimity (upekkha)These qualities help create “islands of order” amid disorder, which can attract and inspire new patterns of peace and understanding. He also shares a beautiful St. Francis prayer inviting us to be instruments of peace through love, pardon, faith, hope, and light.Larry offers practical and heartfelt ways to cultivate equanimity in daily life, such as his morning walks connecting with nature, practicing gratitude by counting blessings, and embracing impermanence without resistance. He underscores the Buddhist insight that suffering awakens compassion and that compassion connects us to the community of all beings, not just the immediate Sangha. He encourages embracing uncertainty and “not knowing” as a profound spiritual practice, illustrated by the story of the Chinese farmer who responds “maybe” to life's ups and downs, reminding us that what appears good or bad is never fixed. Through poems, personal stories of grief and joy, and reflections on impermanence, Larry gently guides us to open-hearted acceptance, reminding us that even in dark times, the earth always turns toward the morning light and that hope beyond hope—true faith—is found in trusting things as they are.______________Larry Robinson has been a practicing Buddhist for 47 years, mostly in the Zen and Vipassana traditions. He is a member of the Occidental Laguna Sangha in Sebastopol, studying with Bruce Fortin in the lineage of Suzuki Roshi. A long-time environmental and social justice activist, he is a retired ecopsychologist and former mayor of Sebastopol. He serves on the board of directors of the Center for Climate Protection and the board of trustees of Meridian University. His “large and foolish project” (in the words of Rumi) is to restore the soul of the world through reawakening the oral tradition of poetry. He is the founder and producer of Rumi's Caravan https://rumiscaravan.com/  ______________ To support our efforts to share these talks with LGBTQIA audiences worldwide, please visit https://gaybuddhist.org/There you can: Donate Learn how to participate live Find our schedule of upcoming speakers Join our mailing list or discussion forum Enjoy many hundreds of these recorded talks dating back to 1996 CREDITSAudio Engineer: George HubbardProducer: Tom BrueinMusic/Logo/Artwork: Derek Lassiter

(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge)

In this Dhamma talk on June 15, 2025, at the International Buddhist Meditation Center Los Angeles, Subodha reflects on Father's Day and how the Buddha says that part of a parent's job is to teach children how to be in the world. Subodha discusses the brahmaviharas, the sublime attitudes of goodwill, compassion, empathetic joy, and equanimity as a useful frame of reference to nurture the emotional intelligence of our youth.

On this episode, Brian discusses the importance of Metta, or Goodwill and how it relates to the Noble Eightfold Path. The first of four Brahmaviharas, or Sublime Attitudes. We will be reviewing these attitudes for the next few weeks. Details and past classes can be found at Classes - Cross River Meditation   Should you have any questions, or wish to join us via Zoom, please Contact us via our website.    If you are subscribed to our Podcast on Podbean, iTunes, or Spotify you will receive notifications when new episodes are posted.  

In this talk Hogen Roshi discusses the four divine abidings, or the four Brahma Viharas. These include loving-kindness, equanimity, sympathetic joy and compassion. This talk was given by Hogen Roshi on March 30 2025 at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple. ★ Support this podcast ★

On this episode, Brian provides a recap of the Truth of Happiness series, covering everything from holding the precepts to the ending of the effluents, the four noble truths, and dependent co-arising. A group discussion follows. Over the next several weeks we will be reviewing the Brahmaviharas, or the sublime abidings. Details and past classes can be found at Classes - Cross River Meditation   Should you have any questions, or wish to join us via Zoom, please Contact us via our website.    If you are subscribed to our Podcast on Podbean, iTunes, or Spotify you will receive notifications when new episodes are posted.  

(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) After some comments on the relationships among the Brahmaviharas and how an understanding of non-self supports the natural expression of the Brahmaviharas, we practice mudita with respect to several categories of beings. This session ends with a brief Q&A.

(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge) Equanimity and the Brahma-viharas balance each other and bring about their full expression.

(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge) Equanimity and the Brahma-viharas balance each other and bring about their full expression.

(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge) Equanimity and the Brahma-viharas balance each other and bring about their full expression.

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the complexities of human relationships? You're not alone. In a world filled with challenges, the Brahmaviharas offer us a lifeline—four divine abodes that can transform our interactions and elevate our spirits. In the latest episode of the Death Dhamma podcast, host Margaret Meloni invites us on a journey through the heart of compassion. She illuminates the path of Metta, Karuna, Mudita, and Upeka—concepts that aren't just philosophical; they're practical tools for navigating the stormy seas of modern life.

(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge) Opening talk on Brahma Viharas at the start of a monthlong

(Barre Center for Buddhist Studies)

(Barre Center for Buddhist Studies)

(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) We begin with a song and for the first half hour Kaira Jewel gives a brief overview the Four Brahmaviharas followed by an introduction to the practice of metta: what it is, how it can transform our lives, what some of the challenges are and then how to practice with the categories and the phrases. Then in the second half hour Kaira Jewel leads a guided metta meditation offering metta to ourselves, our benefactor and a dear friend.

(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge) Reflections on nature as our teacher of metta, karuna, mudita, and upekkha.

(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge) Reflections on nature as our teacher of metta, karuna, mudita, and upekkha.

Rev. Patrick Teverbaugh - loving kindness and the four Brahmaviharas

(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge)

(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge)

(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge)

(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge)

(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge)

(Aloka Earth Room & Parayana Vihara) An overview of the Satipatthana sutta and the four brahma viharas, with an encouragement to practice with what is accessible and not get lost in a large array of possible meditation practices.

(Aloka Earth Room & Parayana Vihara) An overview of the Satipatthana sutta and the four brahma viharas, with an encouragement to practice with what is accessible and not get lost in a large array of possible meditation practices.

(Barre Center for Buddhist Studies)

(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge)

(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge)

This episode is the second half of the seventh chapter of my book-in-progress, The Ten Fields of Zen: A Primer for Practitioners. Listen to/read the previous episode (288) first, where I talk about the importance of Opening Your Heart and how that effort is viewed in the Buddhist tradition. In that episode I also discussed the four Brahmaviharas – goodwill, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity. I finish the chapter in this episode by covering self-acceptance, practicing with the real, human relationships in your life, and Opening Your Heart in Sangha.

(Karunahaus) Gleichmut ist eines von vier Brahmaviharas und einer der sieben Erwachensfaktoren. Er ist die innere Stabilität und Unerschütterlichkeit, die sich von äusseren Bedingungen nicht aus dem Gleichgewicht bringen lässt, und er ist die Fähigkeit, selbst in stürmischen Zeiten inneren Frieden zu finden. Gleichmut hilft uns, soziale Beziehungen harmonischer zu gestalten und Situationen, die wir nicht kontrollieren können, zu akzeptieren.

12/14/2024, Zenki Mary Mocine, dharma talk at City Center. Zenki Mary Mocine asks: How should we practice with dis-ease, fear and even anger? Remember your connection with and compassion for all beings, including yourself.

(Karunahaus) Gleichmut ist eines von vier Brahmaviharas und einer der sieben Erwachensfaktoren. Er ist die innere Stabilität und Unerschütterlichkeit, die sich von äusseren Bedingungen nicht aus dem Gleichgewicht bringen lässt, und er ist die Fähigkeit, selbst in stürmischen Zeiten inneren Frieden zu finden. Gleichmut hilft uns, soziale Beziehungen harmonischer zu gestalten und Situationen, die wir nicht kontrollieren können, zu akzeptieren.

See all series | See all talksTeacher: Tim Geil Date: 2024-11-25 MondaySeriesAwakening Into the Paramis (Monday evenings, 2024) 2024-01-09 Keri Pederson, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Tim Geil, Tuere Sala This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Nikhil Natarajan. 

Practicing with the Brahmaviharas - Loving Kindness, Compassion, Equinimity, and Empathetic Joy 00:08:28 - youTube - Thich Nhat Hanh, interview Part 1 | Ram Dass Channel (3.5 Minutes exert ) 00:14:47 - Mindfulness Meditation (6 Minute) 00:22:15 - Jessica offers an interactive activity 00:22:55 - Equanimity 00:24:09 - Comments/questions @thaythichnhathanhgiang8273 @RonKurtz

See all series | See all talksTeacher: Tim Geil Date: 2024-11-18 MondaySeriesAwakening Into the Paramis (Monday evenings, 2024) 2024-01-09 Keri Pederson, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Tim Geil, Tuere Sala Reflection and Practice Practice with this equanimity phrase, both in meditation and daily life: All beings are the owners of their karma. Their happiness or unhappiness depends upon their actions and not upon my wishes for them. How does this inform lovingkindness, compassion, and sympathetic joy? Can those qualities be present at the same time as equanimity? This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Jim Matthews. 

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 Sanghagita in the shade of the tree and explore how it is possible for us to live in heaven on earth. From the talk The Divine Abodes given at Sheffield Buddhist Centre, 2024. *** Subscribe to our Dharmabytes podcast:  On Apple Podcasts | On Spotify | On Google Podcasts Bite-sized inspiration three times every week. Subscribe to our Free Buddhist Audio podcast:  On Apple Podcasts | On Spotify | On Google Podcasts A full, curated, quality Dharma talk, every week. 3,000,000 downloads and counting! Subscribe using these RSS feeds or search for Free Buddhist Audio or Dharmabytes in your favourite podcast service! Help us keep FBA Podcasts free for everyone: donate now! Follow Free Buddhist Audio: YouTube  |  Instagram  |  Twitter  |  Facebook  |  Soundcloud  

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10/05/2024, Shosan Victoria Austin, dharma talk at City Center. This dharma talk was given at Beginner's Mind Temple by Shosan Victoria Austin. When we are challenged by anger, it's easy to react and difficult to respond. How might Zen practices of giving, tolerance and enthusiasm help us let go of relational barriers, transforming them into gateways to increased intimacy? In times of conflict and unwanted change, what tools might the tradition offer to refresh our deeper intention? What do we need to remember and to do, to nourish ourselves, the other, and the space of trust that we share?

On the latest episode of the podcast we are discussing burnout and mindfulness with the founder of Tokyo Mindfulness, Misha Yurchenko. Misha has some amazing insights to share with you all about the pattern of burnout he experienced repeatedly in his work life, and how he broke this pattern. Many people can still experience burnout or stress after finding their ikigai, so this conversation is an important reminder that part of ikigai is having room in your mind. Listen to the episode to hear more about how to make this room and break those destructive work patterns!If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we'd love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. In this episode you'll hear:Misha's formula for what suffering is and how to lower it in your lifeAbout Misha's experience of burnout whilst running a startupHow the quality of the hours you work can affect you more than the quantityThe importance of taking ‘proper' breaks and holidaysHow Misha made changes in his life to stop the patterns that led to burnoutAbout Misha:Misha Yurchenko is a Tokyo-based certified meditation teacher with over ten years of meditation experience. He has attended retreats worldwide, practicing a range of techniques. His primary practices today are samatha-vipassana and the Brahmaviharas in the Theravada Buddhist tradition.After experiencing extreme burnout from his venture-funded startup, he retreated to the mountains for a month of meditation. He later founded Tokyo Mindfulness, dedicated to helping others break free from their limitations. Misha combines meditation, breathwork, and nervous system healing in a practical and integrated approach to assist people in letting go of the ego, releasing old habit patterns, and finding inner freedom.He is the author of several books, writes a weekly Substack, and lives in Nerima with his family.Connect with Misha:Website: https://tokyomindfulness.com/Substack: https://mishayurchenko.substack.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyomindfulnessjapan/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/misha-yurchenko-88458565/Meetup Group: https://www.meetup.com/pro/conscious-living-japan/Connect with JenniferLinked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifershinkai/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennifershinkaicoach Website: https://jennifershinkai.com/ Instagram Coaching and Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/ikigaiwithjennifershinkai/Instagram Artist: https://www.instagram.com/jennifershinkai/YouTube:

See all series | See all talksTeacher: Sooz Appel Date: 2024-09-14 SaturdaySeriesCultivating the Brahma Viharas at a Time of Strife and Division 2024-09-14 Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm

See all series | See all talksTeacher: Steve Wilhelm Date: 2024-09-14 SaturdaySeriesCultivating the Brahma Viharas at a Time of Strife and Division 2024-09-14 Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm

In this Love and Death program session Frank Ostaseski tenderly leads participants into the concepts and practice of metta. Frank discusses near and far enemies of the four brahmaviharas (loving-kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity) […]

This episode is a continuation of the 8/24/24 afternoon session of Love and Death where … Frank Ostaseski tenderly leads participants into the concepts and practice of metta. Frank discusses near and […]

Vessantara offers an introduction to the origin of the Bodhicitta in the brahma viharas, moves on from the blue sky to the refuges and an exploration of the view of scientific materialism. This talk was given in 2020 at Adhisthana as part of the series The Bodhicitta Practice which includes many led meditation practices. *** Subscribe to our Free Buddhist Audio podcast:  On Apple Podcasts | On Spotify | On Google Podcasts A full, curated, quality Dharma talk, every week. 3,000,000 downloads and counting!Subscribe to our Dharmabytes podcast:  On Apple Podcasts | On Spotify | On Google Podcasts Bite-sized inspiration three times every week. Subscribe using these RSS feeds or search for Free Buddhist Audio or Dharmabytes in your favorite podcast service! Help us keep FBA Podcasts free for everyone: donate now! Follow Free Buddhist Audio: YouTube  |  Instagram  |  Twitter  |  Facebook  |  Soundcloud

(Vallecitos Mountain Retreat Center) This talk explores the many dimensions of the heart that effortlessly arise with intimate connection with the natural world, including the four Brahma Viharas.

See all series | See all talksTeacher: Lauren Wilson Date: 2024-06-08 SaturdaySeriesA Day of Kindness: Practicing the Brahmaviharas 2024-06-08 Jerry Harter, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel

See all series | See all talksTeacher: Sooz Appel Date: 2024-06-08 SaturdaySeriesA Day of Kindness: Practicing the Brahmaviharas 2024-06-08 Jerry Harter, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel