4 Sublime States, boundless states
Loving Kindness
Compassion
Appreciative Joy
Equanimity or Impartiality
States akin to Brahma, divine ruler of Buddhist heavens
No hate in mind
Other religions show anger, wrath, jealousy
Also called abodes, should be mind's constant dwelling places
Meditation
Practice loving kindness to overcome anger
Practice compassion to overcome cruelty
Practice appreciate joy to overcome hatred
Practice equanimity to overcome prejudice
Brahma-vihara = four sublime states
metta = loving kindesss
karuna = compassion
mahakaruna = great compassion of Buddha
mudita = appreciative joy
upekkha = equanimity
panna = wisdom
Metta Sutta
Vasubandhu