This talk explores the role of heart practices in general, and the brahma viharas in particular, in our overall dharma practice. When we ask, "Is insight enough?" our answer might depend on our relation to the bodhisattva ideal.
Right Effort includes developing and increasing wholesome states by recognizing them or inclining the mind to their development. The four states of loving-kindness, compassion, joy and equanimity can be consciously developed through practice. (Includes experiential exercises.)
lovingkindness, compassion, and sympathetic joy--relating these Brahma Viharas to ourselves, other people, and all beings in the universe; applying them to one's daily life and to one's long range happiness
