Brahma-Viharas Ajahn Sundara There is a saying which expresses the relationship between wisdom and compassion: ‘Wisdom tells me I am nothing, compassion tells me I am everything, and in between my life flows.’ Wisdom teaches us about impermanence and the absence of self-hood. Compassion makes us aware that despite our impermanence and lack of a self, even though we are separate bodies, we are all interconnected and affect each other deeply. When there is awareness and inner peace, there is spaciousness within. When there is spaciousness, we have room to love other people. Skillful and compassionate actions manifest spontaneously. The love described in the Buddhist teachings is not sensual love ; it is not dependent on the six senses. Loving-kindness and compassion are universal love. That is why the four Brahmavihāras (mettā, karunā, muditā, uppekkhā) are called ‘the immeasurables’. Frankk comment: If you have to point that out, then you shouldn't be using ...
what does this app do The default android device clock timer doesn't have a repeating timer, and it limits the number of timers you have to 3. So I built my own. For meditation timers, you want to be able to really fine tune the volume level. When you sit quietly with eyes closed, sounds can sound much louder than what you hear on the sample test. unlimited number of timers, customizable volume level, alarm sound, etc., for each timer. Uses similar interface to android. Some useful things I use it for: Repeating 5 min. timer, looping 6 times. Standing meditation on one leg. Every 5 minutes I switch from one leg to the other. If you want to train yourself and loosen your hips and legs, for full lotus, half lotus, or no lotus, You can alternate between walking and sitting meditation, setting the timer for 20 min interval that loops 3 or 4 times. Give yourself a time limit for answering your emails, reading world news, etc. for example, if I want to focus morning on meditation,...