Buddhism gives us some tools to make us more compassionate and useful to ourselves and others. Among these are the “heavenly abodes” in which the mind can find ease and clarity. The four abodes are friendliness, compassion, joy, and equanimity. A mind which can rest in any or all of these states will find satisfaction, rest and ease.
The Power of the Great Assembly
Join us as we explore Nehemiah 5 and the vital shift from direct charity to systemic justice. Discover how our Unitarian Universalist values align with community organizing and how we can act locally alongside MORE Justice to address affordable housing, mental health, and gun violence in Columbia. Come learn how calling our own “large assembly” […]