Podcasts Buddhism Spring 2011 Shamatha Retreat 40 Equanimity, Loving-Kindness, and Compassion

40 Equanimity, Loving-Kindness, and Compassion

Published: May 3, 2011, 11:31 a.m.

During the first part of this podcast, Alan Wallace guides us through a meditation on equanimity, blending the other immeasurable of loving-kindness and compassion to create a beautiful trio.

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The guided meditation begins at 9:48 in the recording.

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Following the meditation, Alan speaks freely for a short while and then answers these questions from the group:

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1. Can you please comment on forgiveness and the role for apology in the Buddhist view?

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2. I'm seeing that I need much more sleep at night here than I do in the outside world, and I'm also napping during the day. Should I go with the flow or try to cut back?

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3. Can hypnogogic imagery be useful on the path?

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4. What is the Buddhist point of view on out of body experiences?