Barre Center for Buddhist Studies

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Brahmavihāra and Emptiness

with
Bhikkhu Anālayo

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The brahmavihārās, or the four immeasurables, are the four boundless states of loving-kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity, and the meditation practices used to cultivate them. In this freely offered series of audio meditations, Bhikkhu Analayo reflects on what these teachings offer us now in a time of such fear and uncertainty.

The six meditation instructions comprise an in-depth study of brahmavihāra meditation and the gradual entry into emptiness (described in the Cūḷasuññata-sutta, MN 121), relating both of these modes of practice to progress to awakening. The emphasis throughout is on what is of practical relevance to actual meditation practice.

All donations from this freely-offered series will be used to ensure that BCBS can continue to operate and offer the precious, liberating teachings of the Buddha and provide Bhikkhu Anālayo with the living conditions he needs to do his research and practice. Thank you for your support!

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Brahmavihāra 1

Brahmavihāra Meditation 1 (Click to Download)
https://www.buddhistinquiry.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/brahmavihara-1.mp3

Brahmavihāra 2

Brahmavihāra Meditation 2 (Click to Download)
https://www.buddhistinquiry.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/brahmavihara-2.mp3

Emptiness 1

Emptiness Meditation 1 (Click to Download)
https://www.buddhistinquiry.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/emptiness-1.mp3

Emptiness 2

Emptiness Meditation 2 (Click to Download)
https://www.buddhistinquiry.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/emptiness-2.mp3

Emptiness 3

Emptiness Meditation 3 (Click to Download)
https://www.buddhistinquiry.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/emptiness-3.mp3

Emptiness 4

Emptiness Meditation 4 (Click to Download)
https://www.buddhistinquiry.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/emptiness-4.mp3
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • New and Notable
    • COVID-19 Safety Protocols
    • Mission and Values
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
    • Board of Directors
    • IMS
    • Staff
    • Job Openings
    • Getting to BCBS
    • Mailing List
    • Contact Us
  • Onsite Programs
    • Current Course Calendar
    • Everything You Need to Know About Residential Programs
    • Typical Residential Schedule
    • Continuing Education Credits
    • Financial Assistance
    • Teacher Dāna
  • Online Programs
    • Upcoming Programs
    • Wisdom Collaborations
    • Previously Offered Programs
    • Cancellation Policy
  • Path Programs
  • Teaching Faculty
  • Resources
    • Insight Journal
    • Bhikkhu Anālayo’s Offerings
    • The Daily Sit
    • Freely Offered Dharma
      • Events
      • Courses
    • BCBS Publishing
    • BCBS Bookstore
    • Access to Insight
    • Dharma Seed
  • Generosity
    • Donate
    • Recurring Donations
    • Planned Giving
    • Other Ways of Giving
    • Teacher Dāna
    • Volunteer