The Four Immeasurables: Cultivating the Awakened Mind

Description

The course will begin ONLINE on February 6th from 2:00-3:30 PM MT, and will take place every Friday until March 6th.

The four immeasurables—loving-kindness, compassion, altruistic joy, and equanimity—are
essential qualities that open our hearts and lay the foundation for personal growth. These
qualities are crucial for developing bodhicitta, the awakening mind that aspires to
enlightenment for the benefit of all sentient beings. Cultivating these qualities nurtures an
enlightened heart and an awakened mind in every individual. In this 5-week course, we will
explore the roots of these practices, as taught by the Buddha himself over two thousand five
hundred years ago. Additionally, structured meditation practices have been developed to
cultivate these immeasurables, offering a path to inner peace and happiness through
intentional, dedicated effort.

Week 1: Introduction and Immeasurable Loving-Kindness
Week 2: Immeasurable Compassion
Week 3: Immeasurable Altruistic Joy
Week 4: Immearsuble Equanimity
Week 5: Practicing the Four Immeasurables and Wrap-Up

Each session lasts 90 minutes:
– Opening (8 min): Check-in and Sutra recitation
– Pedagogy (30 min): Explain the main teachings of the week
– Interactive Discussion (30 min): Relate the teachings to everyday life
– Meditation on the Immeasurable of the week (15 min): Practice embodying the
Immeasurable
– Closing (7 min): Summarize the session

***Please note: CHI programs are non-refundable. The only exemption is that if the minimum number of participants is not met for this course, you will get an email asking if you prefer a refund or to transfer your package to the next training date.

Please note: At Chung Huong Institute, we are committed to creating an inclusive, safe, and respectful environment where all participants, volunteers, and members can learn, heal, and grow together. Your safety is our priority. We ask everyone joining an in-person or online program to fill out this basic participation waiver to ensure that an active safe space is maintained.

We understand that everyone’s circumstances are different. If donating within the top three tiers is not feasible for you at this time and you wish to take the training, we welcome you to apply for a scholarship. Please fill out the form below and contact us directly for a scholarship application at info@chunghuonginstitute.org