Embodying the Four Immeasurables: Equanimity and Sympathetic Joy

“It is important to understand how much your own happiness is linked to that of others. There is no individual happiness totally independent of others.” (His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama)

The Four Immeasurables—loving kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy and equanimity—are four boundless qualities that we can cultivate to an unlimited extent. In contrast to emotions such as attachment, hate, and jealousy, the four immeasurables derive their transformative, liberative power from their ability to open us up to the world around us, allowing us to touch in to our basic wealth that is always here, right now. Cultivating the Immeasurables is essential for the creation of a society in which all beings are free to live a life of dignity and ease. 

Access to the internet is required for this workshop, to participate in biweekly online check-ins over Zoom. A virtual option will be available for those who cannot be there on in-person days, although meeting in person is strongly encouraged, as is participation in all classes. The biweekly meetings will be:

Sep 10, 2024 (in person)

Sep 17, 2024 (in person)

Sep 24, 2024 (virtual)

Oct 1, 2024 (in person)

Oct 8, 2024 (virtual)

Oct 15, 2024 (in person)

Oct 22, 2024 (virtual)

Oct 29, 2024 (in person)

Nov 5, 2024 (in person)

Materials:

Access to the internet for biweekly virtual meetings. 

Open Door Policy:

Our intent is to share the Shambhala Buddhist teachings with all who are interested in participating, regardless of financial circumstances.

Most of our programs have a Sustaining Price  — which represents the amount needed to cover the center’s costs, and includes things such as our rent, materials and supplies, etc. Our programs also have an Enriching Price  — for those who are able to offer more than the Sustaining Fee. Your generosity in offering the Enriching Fee helps cover the costs for those who are not able to pay the full price. If you prefer, you can also pay in installments. Please indicate your wish to do this in the notes section upon registration 

If the full Sustaining Fee is an obstacle for you, please offer as much of the Sustaining Fee as you can by clicking the “Pay what you can afford” option when registering. There is no need to request a discount or scholarship in order to do this. Additionally, if you are able to give more than the Empowering level, please consider donating a greater, or Empowering, amount.