The Four Immeasurables: Cultivating the Awakened Mind

Description

The course will begin ONLINE on August 28th from 5:00-6:30 PM MT, and will take place every Friday until September 25th.

The four immeasurables—loving-kindness, compassion, sympathetic 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 Sympathetic Joy
Week 4: Immearsuble Equanimity
Week 5: Practicing the Four Immeasurables and Wrap-Up

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

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. By registering for this course in-person or online, you are agreeing to 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

In the rare case that the participant minimum is not met, the course will be rescheduled and you’ll receive an email with a refund option.