Compassion is the second of the four Brahmavihāras, or skillful emotional states. We will consider three forms of compassion meditation practice, from the early and later traditions. We will also look at its history in Buddhism, and consider some pitfalls we may have to overcome.
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The Noble Search (MN 26): suttacentral.net/mn26/en/bodhi
Lovingkindness (SN 46.54): suttacentral.net/sn46.54/en/s...
Article:
Anālayo: “Compassion in the Āgamas and Nikāyas” www.buddhismuskunde.uni-hambu...
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