The sublime attitudes (brahmaviharas) are the Buddha’s primary heart teachings—the ones that connect most directly with our desire for true happiness.
They’re the qualities of heart that motivated the Buddha to find awakening and then to teach the path of awakening to others. At the same time, they function as part of the path itself.
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You yourselves must strive, the Buddhas only point the way
Buddha, Dhp 276
The Four Sublime States & The Practice of Loving-Kindness (Metta)
Nyanaponika TheraThis booklet contains two essays: Four Sublime States by Nyanaponika Thera and The Practice of Loving-Kindness (Mettā) by Ñāṇamoli Thera. The “four sublime…
The Way to Happiness and Peace: Understanding the Basics of Insight Meditation
Sayadaw U PanditaAll beings Everywhere by their very nature seek happiness, but few realize that happiness can only be found by obtaining peace of mind. The Buddha taught that…
The Collected Teachings of Ajahn Chah
Ajahn ChahAjahn Chah’s teachings were disarming in their directness and inspiring in their relevance. He would say: “If you let go a little, you will have a little peace.
The Wings to Awakening: An Anthology from the Pali Canon
Thānissaro BhikkhuThis anthology contains more than 200 new translations of passages from the Buddha’s teachings, along with commentary to help the reader understand their…
Food for the Heart
Ajahn ChahRenowned for the beauty and simplicity of his teachings, Ajahn Chah was Thailand’s best-known meditation teacher. His charisma and wisdom influenced many…
A Heart Released
Ajahn Munuch has been written about the life of Phra Ajahn Mun Bhūridatta Thera (1870-1949), the founder of the Thai Forest Tradition, but very little was recorded of…