{"product_id":"the-four-sublime-states-the-brahmaviharas-contemplations-on-love-compassion-sympathetic-joy-and-equanimity-paperback-1","title":"The Four Sublime States: The Brahmaviharas: Contemplations on Love, Compassion, Sympathetic Joy and Equanimity - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDavid Tuffley\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eFour Sublime States\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e were a subject very dear to the heart of the Buddha. He spoke of them often. A person can achieve rebirth in a Brahma realm through the practice and attainment of the Four Sublime States; Love or Loving-kindness (metta), Compassion (karuna), Sympathetic Joy (mudita) and Equanimity (upekkha). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Sometimes called the Brahmaviharas (or divine abodes) they describe an attainable divine state in which your mind, imbued with the virtues of the four states reaches out to embrace the entire world and all of the sentient creatures within it. The Four Sublime States are the best possible relationship you can have with the world and everyone in it. They offer the possibility of liberation from the cycle of re-birth when your time comes to leave this life. Could there be a more worthy goal in life than this? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Buddha urged people to adopt these sublime states as their habitual state of mind. This book shows you how to cultivate these states of mind which have great practical value in the way you relate to the world. They engender harmony and good-will with others and with society as a whole. They act as levellers of social barriers, and makes us feel generous towards others as we widen our circle of care to include everyone in the world, not just our immediate family and friends. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA mind that has attained the four states is untroubled by random thoughts and petty considerations. The consciousness that flows through it is calm and majestic, like a mighty river fed from pure mountain springs. The river flows into the sea but the sea level does not rise because an equal amount of water has returned to the clouds, and then fallen as rain on the mountain. This dynamic process illustrates the essence of equanimity. With the four sublime states firmly established and working in dynamic harmony, mindfulness blends with faith, courage with serenity, and insight with strength of purpose. They combine to make you an unstoppable force of nature. You are no longer prone to being trapped in the labyrinth of your own base nature, you have risen above it. Your mind becomes like a facetted jewel. The light that comes into it is reflected back out to the world as a beautiful focussed beam of light; healing, dynamic, divine. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eFour Sublime States\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e is an invaluable guidebook for anyone seeking a profound transformation in their relationship with the world and all sentient beings. \u003cp\u003eWhat are some of the practical benefits of practicing the Four Sublime States: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReduce stress and anxiety: \u003c\/b\u003e The Four Sublime States can help us to reduce stress and anxiety by calming our minds and bodies. They can also help us to develop a more positive outlook on life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eImprove our relationships: \u003c\/b\u003e The Four Sublime States can help us to improve our relationships by increasing our understanding and compassion for others. They can also help us to resolve conflict peacefully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIncrease our happiness and well-being: \u003c\/b\u003e The Four Sublime States can help us to increase our happiness and well-being by creating a more positive and peaceful environment in our lives. They can also help us to develop a more grateful and appreciative attitude.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCreate a more peaceful and harmonious world: \u003c\/b\u003e The Four Sublime States can help us to create a more peaceful and harmonious world by spreading love, compassion, and understanding. They can also help us to reduce conflict and violence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat are you waiting for? I encourage you to read this book\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e It is a clear, concise, and easy-to-understand guide to this powerful Buddhist practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDavid Tuffley PhD combines a career as a university lecturer and researcher with his very personal search for spiritual enlightenment over the past 40 years. David's academic interests range across Comparative Religion, Philosophy, Psychology, Anthropology, Literature, History, Software Engineering and Architecture. He blends his broad academic knowledge with the ancient practice of Buddhism and Taoism to create a truly unique work of timeless value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 62\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.15 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 09, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42665016000608,"sku":"9781470053895","price":39.32,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0598\/1922\/9280\/files\/NXptOVkySnFnSG9zS3ozTXVDNnA4UT09.webp?v=1774587155","url":"https:\/\/bijoucc.myshopify.com\/products\/the-four-sublime-states-the-brahmaviharas-contemplations-on-love-compassion-sympathetic-joy-and-equanimity-paperback-1","provider":"CARIBBEAN CONNECT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}