THE FOUR IMMEASURABLES

with Michael Joseph

Onsite and online

A central practice

The four immeasurables are a central Buddhist practice for training the mind and for developing a good heart. They are found in the paths of both sutra and tantra. Tantric sadhanas commonly include this practice as a means for accumulating immeasurable merit. Good conditions and success in our practice are dependent on the accumulation of merit.

Love, compassion, joy and equanimity

The four are:

·       Immeasurable love

·       Immeasurable compassion

·       Immeasurable joy

·       Immeasurable equanimity

The day will include explanations of the immeasurables, what they mean, how they are practised, and then guided meditation. Note this retreat was originally scheduled for 20 July in our online calendar but has been brought forward a week because of a change in other scheduled events.

We look forward to welcoming you to our July one-day retreat, to be led by Michael Joseph. Michael is a long-time student of the Society’s founder and spiritual guide, Venerable Geshe Acharya Thubten Loden. 

Retreat information

The retreat is suitable for beginners and experienced meditators alike.

PROGRAM

There will be four sessions during the day including an explanation of the practice and guided meditation. The retreat timetable will be:

Session 1:    9.15 – 10.30am   

Morning tea beak

Session 2:   11.15am – 12.30pm    

Lunch break

Session 3:   2.15 – 3.30pm    

Afternoon tea break

Session 4:   4.15 – 5.15pm    

Cost of retreat

$72 onsite/ $44 online