Vīrya appears second in the list known as the Four Bases of Success. Some translate it as perseverance: the willingness to keep showing up. So essential in our practice, in our lives, and in our times. A practice and dharma talk on this theme, offered in Gaia Houses Online Dharma Hall.
This talk offers a description of the practice of receiving kindness as well as giving a brief introduction to the Brahma Viharas. It ends with a guided meditation on receiving kindness.
The last meditation of the retreat: feeling into the benefits of our time of practice, and wishing them to be a support that can touch all beings: especially those who really need the peace and calm, the kindness and compassion, the clarity and wisdom at this time.
