Buddha Dharma Part Ten - Kind-Heartedness

The second of the four immeasurables is kind-heartedness. This is not about how we feel, but about how we relate to these feelings. It invites us to drop our habitual patterns of reactivity and to free ourselves from emotional habits which serve neither ourselves nor anyone else. Sometimes our goodwill only covers people that are useful, pleasing or amusing to us. This is not how we should divide groups of people; we have to see people through the eyes of kindness.

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After accepting and embracing equanimity, I have come to realize how much easier it is to be kindhearted to everyone I meet in a non-judgmental way. It will need a lot of practice, but its beneficial effects I clearly see. Thank you. Namaste 🤓🙏🏻

Thanks for another good talk and I liked the meditation part. I also like the idea of having an anchor phrase to help me focus on kindness throughout my day.

This is a wonderful meditation for daily practice. I especially like the off the cushion idea. Thank you 🦋