Cultivating Positive Qualities
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442EFour Immeasurables OverviewAnalyze the distinctive qualities and antidotes of each immeasurable by examining their progression from conditional to unconditional states, evaluate how systematic cultivation of loving-kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity transforms relationships with all beings, and implement guided meditation practices that demonstrate the expansion from limited affection to boundless regard for all sentient beings.
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443ECompassionAnalyze the nature of karuna/compassion; guide unscripted meditation practices to generate this quality; and implement compassionate actions based on understanding beings’ desire for well-being and safety.
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444EEquanimity OverviewAnalyze interpersonal conflicts as learning opportunities, and develop a habit of acceptance and goodwill rather than avoidance and animosity when relating to difficult people.
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413EMountain-like EquanimityEvaluate what it means to be influenced by external circumstances; and implement the slogan—“don’t be swayed by external circumstances”—in your daily life.
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406ELoving-KindnessAnalyze the nature of metta/loving-kindness; improvise a guided meditation that generates this quality; and initiate kind actions based on understanding all beings’ desire for happiness.
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407ESympathetic JoyAnalyze the nature of sympathetic joy; guide unscripted meditation practices for cultivating this quality; and develop the practice of responding by rejoicing when witnessing others’ happiness.
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406DLoving-KindnessDesign loving-kindness ceremonies that generate positive emotions and strengthen group bonds, participate in structured metta practices that cultivate both personal happiness and interpersonal trust, and establish sustained loving-kindness disciplines that support emotional regulation and secure relationship patterns.
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406CLoving-KindnessInvestigate how loving-kindness practice affects their emotional well-being and sense of security even during social challenges, practice maintaining positive feelings and trust while extending metta to difficult people or situations, and develop confidence in their capacity to generate happiness and safety through loving-kindness.
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406BLoving-KindnessPractice generating feelings of warmth and goodwill toward family, friends, and classmates while noticing how these feelings affect their own happiness and sense of connection, experiment with kind actions that create positive emotions in themselves and others, and develop trust in their ability to both give and receive care.
