These four qualities are among the most beautiful and power… - Sharon Salzberg

" "
These four qualities are among the most beautiful and powerful states of consciousness we can experience. Together they are called in Pali, the language spoken by the Buddha, the brahma-viharas. Brahma means “heavenly.” Vihara means “abode” or “home.” By practicing these meditations, we establish love (Pali, metta), compassion (karuna), sympathetic joy (mudita), and equanimity (upekkha) as our home.

Sharon Salzberg

This quote has a book source. Sign up to see titles and page references

English

Collect this quote

About Sharon Salzberg

Sharon Salzberg (born August 5, 1952) is an author and teacher of Buddhist meditation practice in the West.

All quotes from Sharon Salzberg Similar Quotes by other Originators

Originators like Sharon Salzberg:

Pema Chödrön Thích Nhất Hạnh Jay Shetty Tenzin Gyatso Yung Pueblo

Additional quotes by Sharon Salzberg

All forms of meditation strengthen & direct our attention through the cultivation of three key skills: concentration, mindfulness & compassion or lovingkindness.

If we truly loved ourselves, we’d never harm another. That is a truly revolutionary, celebratory mode of self-care.

People turn to meditation because they want to make good decisions, break bad habits & bounce back better from disappointments.

These four qualities are among the most beautiful and powerful states of consciousness we can experience. Together they are called in Pali, the langu… - Sharon Salzberg

About Sharon Salzberg

Works in ChatGPT, Claude, or Any AI

Additional quotes by Sharon Salzberg

Try QuoteGPT