Steadying the Heart: Refuge through the Four Sublime States

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Steadying the Heart: Refuge through the Four Sublime States

Tuesday, September 8, 2026
The Buddhist path cultivates four transformative qualities that can be developed into steadfast dwelling places for the heart: kindness, compassion, joy, and balance. Known as the brahmavihāras, these states can be powerful supports for deepening concentration and insight on the contemplative path and responding to suffering.

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