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  1. #Upekkhā (#equanimity) is a core virtue in #Buddhism, balancing #compassion (#karuna) and #wisdom (#prajna). As one of the Four #Brahmavihāras, it enables impartial engagement with all beings, transcending attachment and aversion. Its cultivation is central to meditative and ethical development on the path to liberation. This post explores its philosophical foundations, #meditative significance, and #ethical implications across Buddhist traditions:

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  2. Buddhist #ethics centers on intentionality, virtue cultivation, and the transformation of character, rather than obedience to external rules or #dogmas. Through frameworks like the #FivePrecepts, #Brahmavihāras, and #Bodhisattva vows, it offers a unique path to liberation rooted in #compassion (#karuna) and #wisdom (+#prajna). I just summarized the key aspects of Buddhist ethics in this post:

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  3. May all beings have happiness and the causes of happiness.
    May all beings be free from suffering and the causes of suffering.
    May all beings rejoice in the well-being of others.
    May all beings live in peace, free from greed and hatred.

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  4. May all beings have happiness and the causes of happiness.
    May all beings be free from suffering and the causes of suffering.
    May all beings rejoice in the well-being of others.
    May all beings live in peace, free from greed and hatred.

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  5. May all beings have happiness and the causes of happiness.
    May all beings be free from suffering and the causes of suffering.
    May all beings rejoice in the well-being of others.
    May all beings live in peace, free from greed and hatred.

    #Dharma #Dhamma #Buddhism #Brahmaviharas #FourImmeasurables #Metta #RecoveryDharma #Interbeing #BuddhaGang #EngagedBuddhism #RecoveryDharma  #BelovedCommunity 
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  6. May all beings have happiness and the causes of happiness.
    May all beings be free from suffering and the causes of suffering.
    May all beings rejoice in the well-being of others.
    May all beings live in peace, free from greed and hatred.

    #Dharma #Dhamma #Buddhism #Brahmaviharas #FourImmeasurables #Metta #RecoveryDharma #Interbeing #BuddhaGang #EngagedBuddhism #RecoveryDharma  #BelovedCommunity 
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  7. May all beings have happiness and the causes of happiness.
    May all beings be free from suffering and the causes of suffering.
    May all beings rejoice in the well-being of others.
    May all beings live in peace, free from greed and hatred.

    #Dharma #Dhamma #Buddhism #Brahmaviharas #FourImmeasurables #Metta #RecoveryDharma #Interbeing #BuddhaGang #EngagedBuddhism #RecoveryDharma  #BelovedCommunity 
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  8. "It’s better to wish that people come to their senses and have a change of heart on their own, and that you’d be willing to aid them in that process in whatever way you can. After all, wouldn’t you prefer to come to your senses without having to be punished first for your past wrongdoings? Allow others the same chance." #ThanissaroBhikkhu
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  9. May all beings have happiness and the causes of happiness.
    May all beings be free from suffering and the causes of suffering.
    May all beings rejoice in the well-being of others.
    May all beings live in peace, free from greed and hatred.

    #Dharma #Dhamma #Buddhism #Brahmaviharas #FourImmeasurables #Metta #RecoveryDharma
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  10. May all beings have happiness and the causes of happiness.
    May all beings be free from suffering and the causes of suffering.
    May all beings rejoice in the well-being of others.
    May all beings live in peace, free from greed and hatred.

    #Dharma #Dhamma #Buddhism #Brahmaviharas #FourImmeasurables #Metta #RecoveryDharma
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  11. May all beings have happiness and the causes of happiness.
    May all beings be free from suffering and the causes of suffering.
    May all beings rejoice in the well-being of others.
    May all beings live in peace, free from greed and hatred.

    #Dharma #Dhamma #Buddhism #Brahmaviharas #FourImmeasurables #Metta #RecoveryDharma
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  12. May all beings have happiness and the causes of happiness.
    May all beings be free from suffering and the causes of suffering.
    May all beings rejoice in the well-being of others.
    May all beings live in peace, free from greed and hatred.

    #Dharma #Dhamma #Buddhism #Brahmaviharas #FourImmeasurables #Metta #RecoveryDharma
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  13. May all beings have happiness and the causes of happiness.
    May all beings be free from suffering and the causes of suffering.
    May all beings rejoice in the well-being of others.
    May all beings live in peace, free from greed and hatred.

    #Dharma #Dhamma #Buddhism #Brahmaviharas #FourImmeasurables #Metta #RecoveryDharma
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  14. Here is how Buddhaghosa puts it:
    First of all, it should be cultivated again and again in this way: "may I be happy and free of suffering. May I keep myself happy, free of enmity, free of malice, and free of rage?" (IX.8) #buddism #ethics #brahmaviharas

  15. @amitabhahrih
    Sadhu sadhu! Thanks for sharing

    This is a sutta with the #Brahmaviharas that feels very valuable to me: suttacentral.net/sn42.8