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Here is a clean, crisp, tabulated summary of the Four Brahmavihāras — the four “divine abodes” taught by the Buddha.
🌿 FOUR BRAHMAVIHĀRAS — TABULATED
| Brahmavihāra | Pali Term | Core Meaning | Opposite / What It Removes | Practice Phrase (Example) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loving‑kindness | Mettā | Wishing well-being and happiness for all beings | Ill‑will, hatred | “May all beings be happy.” |
| Compassion | Karuṇā | Sensitivity to suffering + the wish to relieve it | Cruelty, indifference | “May all beings be free from suffering.” |
| Sympathetic Joy | Muditā | Joy in the happiness and success of others | Envy, jealousy | “May your joy continue and grow.” |
| Equanimity | Upekkhā | Balanced, even, peaceful mind toward all experiences | Attachment, resentment, partiality | “All things arise and pass; I remain steady.” |
🌟 CRISP SUMMARY
- Mettā opens the heart.
- Karuṇā softens the heart.
- Muditā expands the heart.
- Upekkhā stabilizes the heart.
Together, they form the highest emotional training in Buddhism — a mind that harms none and embraces all.
If you want, I can also give you:
- A guided meditation for each Brahmavihāra
- A comparison with Advaita’s fourfold virtues
- A one‑page teaching sheet for sharing or study
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