Sangha night

The Brahma Viharas - Upeksha

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We continue our look at the Brahma Viharas, which literally translates at "Divine Abidings". These are a series of practices that includes metta (loving kindness), karuna (compassion), mudita (sympathetic joy) and upeksha (equanimity).

Tonight Mary Anna will be sharing her thoughts on and experience of upeksha (equanimity). Most of us would be happy to experience equanimity, at least some of the time, and especially when something painful has happened in our lives. But what exactly is equanimity, and how do we develop it? And how do we prevent it from degenerating into its "near enemy", indifference?

Wednesday nights are a place for people who have attended our foundation courses to come together and celebrate community, deepen their knowledge of Buddhism, and their understanding of how to practice it. They generally include a talk and discussion, a social cup of tea and meditation.

When

27 March 2024  7:00pm-9:00pm

Cost

Caring for each other's health

Before attending, please read our current Covid Guidelines. This is part of how we practice together.

Location

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The Auckland Buddhist Centre

45b Normanby Rd, Mt Eden

Led by

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Mary Anna Smith

Mary Anna first started attending the Buddhist Centre in 2000 with a friend as a place to catch up for a weekly gossip. The friend and the gossip…