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Joyful Heart: Exploring the Four Immeasurables

A course with David Oromith on the Four Immeasurables: loving-kindness, compassion, empathetic joy and equanimity.

Join Buddhist meditation teacher, David Oromith, for a practical exploration of the Four Immeasurables - loving-kindness, compassion, empathetic joy and equanimity. During this course, which was recorded live at Jamyang Buddhist Centre in London in 2024, we explore the cultivation of the heart and mind through the practices of the Four Immeasurables. At a time when there is so much division, isolation and separateness, it’s more important than ever to enhance our emotional connection with others. These four practices – loving-kindness, compassion, empathetic joy and equanimity – open the heart and bring joy into our lives, countering any imbalances in the way we view ourselves, and deepening and healing our relationships with others. The benefits of these attitudes are very powerful and special – as soon as we generate an attitude of loving-kindness, we start feeling more calm and peaceful, and naturally share this feeling with other beings. With regular practice, we can notice our empathy and love grow, resulting in a more joyful and fulfilling life through our connection with others. These practices are accessible to anyone seeking inner transformation, whether Buddhist or no

What this course covers

• Loving-kindness
• Compassion
• Empathetic joy and equanimity
• How these practices counter division, isolation and separateness
• Deepening and healing our relationships with others

Sessions

1. Session 1 - Loving-Kindness 84 minutes
2. Session 2 - Compassion 57 minutes
3. Session 3 - Empathetic Joy & Equanimity 58 minutes
4. Session Four - Questions and Discussion 16 minutes