“May all sentient beings enjoy happiness and the root of happiness.
“May they be free from suffering and the root of suffering.
“May they not be separated from the great happiness devoid of suffering.
“May they dwell in the great equanimity free from passion, aggression, and prejudice.”
-Traditional Chant
Contemplation of the Four Limitless Ones is a traditional way to open a meditation session, and a path to begin awakening the radiance of the enlightened heart. Patrul Rinpoche states, in The Words of My Perfect Teacher, “We can summarize the four boundless qualities in the single phrase 'a kind heart.' Just train yourself to have a kind heart always and in all situations.”
Through meditation practice, we can learn to train our mind in the four limitless qualities of loving-kindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity. The practice of contemplating and cultivating these qualities leads to a more open and kind way of being. We all want happiness and freedom from suffering for ourselves and our loved ones. It begins with friendliness and curiosity toward ourselves and our own experience, and extends to encompass all beings everywhere.
Come join us for this 3-week course on the Four Limitless Ones, taught by Jason Newman, senior teacher in the Shambhala lineage of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche. Classes will be held on Tuesdays, June 29, July 6 and July 13th at 7pm, 107B Bonnet Street, Manchester, VT.
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Four Limitless Ones: Loving-Kindness, Compassion, Joy, and Equanimity
Contemplation of the Four Limitless Ones is a traditional way to open a meditation session, and a path to begin awakening the radiance of the enlightened heart. Patrul Rinpoche states, in The Words of My Perfect Teacher, “We can summarize the four boundless qualities in the single phrase 'a kind heart.' Just train yourself to have a kind heart always and in all situations.”
Through meditation practice, we can learn to train our mind in the four limitless qualities of loving-kindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity. The practice of contemplating and cultivating these qualities leads to a more open and kind way of being. We all want happiness and freedom from suffering for ourselves and our loved ones. It begins with friendliness and curiosity toward ourselves and our own experience, and extends to encompass all beings everywhere.
Come join us for this 3-week course on the Four Limitless Ones, taught by Jason Newman, senior teacher in the Shambhala lineage of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche. Classes will be held on Tuesdays, June 29, July 6 and July 13th at 7pm, 107B Bonnet Street, Manchester, VT.