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The brahmavihārā (sublime attitudes, lit. "abodes of Brahma") is a series of four Buddhist virtues and the meditation practices made to cultivate them. They are also known as the four immeasurables (Pāli: appamaññā) [1] or four infinite minds (Chinese: 四無量心). [2] The brahmavihārā are: loving-kindness or benevolence (mettā)
Absorption in the first three jhanas can be realized by contemplating the first three brahma-viharas. However, these meditations cannot aid in attaining the fourth jhana due to the pleasant feelings associated with them. Conversely, once the fourth jhana is induced, the fourth brahma-vihara (equanimity) arises. [13]
Upekkhā, equanimity, which is perfected in the fourth dhyana, is one of the four Brahma-vihara. While the commentarial tradition downplayed the Brahma-viharas , Gombrich notes that the Buddhist usage of the brahma-vihāra , originally referred to an awakened state of mind, and a concrete attitude toward other beings which was equal to "living ...
It is one of the Four Sublime States of Brahmavihara, which purify mental states capable of counteracting the defilements of lust, aversion, and ignorance. As a Brahmavihara, it is also one of the forty traditionally identified subjects of Buddhist meditation ( kammaṭṭhāna ).
The Four divine abidings (Brahmaviharas) are seen as central virtues and intentions in Buddhist ethics, psychology and meditation. The four divine abidings are good will, compassion, empathetic joy, and equanimity. Developing these virtues through meditation and right action promotes happiness, generates good merit and trains the mind for ...
Cave 12, Ellora, a late multi-story rock-cut vihara. Further decoration of the pillars was probably intended. Further decoration of the pillars was probably intended. The only substantial remains of very early viharas are in the rock-cut complexes, mostly in north India, the Deccan in particular, but this is an accident of survival.
The Four Divine Abodes (brahmavihārā), also known as the four immeasurables (appamaññā) The Four Noble Truths , which state, in brief: (1) There is dukkha (suffering, unease); (2) There is a cause of dukkha, mainly craving ( tanha ); (3) The removal of craving leads to the end ( nirodha ) of suffering, and (4) there is a path ( magga ) to ...
The Brahmashirā Astra or Brahmashirsha astra (Brahma's 4 head weapon), [3] manifests with four heads of Brahma at the front and is four times stronger than the normal Brahmastra. Arjuna , Drona , Karna , Ashwatthama , and Bhishma were among who possessed this knowledge in Mahabharata . [ 4 ]