Buddhist Global Relief (FYI) - Dharma Teaching, Meditation, & Discussion
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# The Brahma Vihāras, a Divine Dwelling in This Very Life
### Session 1: Mettā, or Loving-KindnessSaturday, September 12, 2026
The Brahma Vihāras—the Divine Abodes—are four qualities of the heart that dissolve the barriers separating us from others and inspire a boundless dedication to the welfare of all sentient beings. The four are loving-kindness, compassion, altruistic joy, and equanimity—in Pali, mettā, karunā, muditā, and upekkhā. The Brahma Vihāras beautify our character, awaken joy and hope, build harmonious communities, and promote human unity. The Buddha called them the path to a divine dwelling in this very life. Today, when we face so much social conflict, these qualities are the precise antidotes we need to overcome fear, distrust, and division.
Please join the worldwide BGR community on Saturday, September 12, from 12 noon to 2 p.m. Eastern (9 to 11 a.m. Pacific), for the first session in BGR’s four-part online series on the Brahma Vihāras: Mettā, or Loving-kindness. Led by the Buddhist monastics and BGR Sangha Council members Vens. Thubten Monlam and Thubten Lamsel, the session will include meditation, Dharma teaching, and discussion.
As with all of our events, this program is offered free of charge; all donations will support BGR’s work to relieve the suffering of chronic hunger and poverty worldwide. Please register using the button below. We look forward to practicing with you!
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About Buddhist Global Relief (BGR) - https://buddhistglobalrelief.org/https://buddhistglobalrelief.org/
BGR Leadership - https://buddhistglobalrelief.org/about-us/leadership/biographies-of-board-members-and-directors/#bhikkhu-bodhi
Ven Bhikkhu Bodhi - https://www.baus.org/en/about-us/our-team/baus-presidents/ven-bhikkhu-bodhi/