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Explore The Four Brahmavihārās - Seed Goodness In Your Life
With Megan HookThe Four Brahmavihārās are taught by the Buddha and found in Buddhist texts as well as non-Buddhist texts such as the Upanishads and the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. The Buddha taught that these positive states of lovingkindness (Mettā), compassion (Karunā), sypathetic joy (Muditā), and equanimity ( Upekkhā), seed much goodness in the life. We will dive into each one, study the near and far enemies, and also explore practices to grow our understanding of and connection to each Brahmavihārā.
The Four Brahmavihārās: Mettā, Karunā, Muditā, Upekkhā, are also called the four immeasurables or the four heavenly abodes. These virtues and practices center the life in wellbeing and goodness.
About this course
The Four Brahmavihārās are taught by the Buddha and found in Buddhist texts as well as non-Buddhist texts such as the Upanishads and the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. The Buddha taught that these positive states of lovingkindness (Mettā), compassion (Karunā), sypathetic joy (Muditā), and equanimity ( Upekkhā), seed much goodness in the life. We will dive into each one, study the near and far enemies, and also explore practices to grow our understanding of and connection to each Brahmavihārā.
Meet your Teacher
Megan Hook has been practicing Buddhism for over 25 years in different traditions including Vipassana, Tibetan lineages, and Zen. She received the 5 Mindfulness Trainings in the lineage of Zen Master Thích Nhất Hạnh at Deer Park Monastery, in Escondido, CA. She has sat in person with Thích Nhất Hạnh, the Dalai Lama, Pema Chödrön, and other esteemed teachers in her quest for growth and awakening. Megan is particularly interested in the intersection of Buddhism, Sanātana Dharma, modern neuroscience, and transformation.