The 4 Immeasurable States

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This is a weekend online intensive retreat introducing "The 4 Immeasurable States", of Love, Compassion, Appreciation and Equanimity.

As the authentic expression of enlightened mind, these practices lie right at the heart of the Buddha's Dharma and indeed all spiritual paths. Over the course of the weekend I will explain the essence of all 4 practices and give guided instructions on how to do the meditations upon them.

Not only are these meditations a fundamental part of the Buddha's gradual path, they are the core of the whole ethos of Bodhicitta ( compassionate enlightened intent) which is the very starting point of the Mahayana and Tibetan Vajrayana paths.

I will explain the role of each one in context to both approaches to the path as well as explore how they form the pivot for the notion of taking 'Love as the Path,' according to the system that I teach personally. I am sure this will be a very special weekend and one that all of you who are seriously committed to your own practice will not want to miss.

Retreat Info

This is a live online weekend retreat designed to be followed live as it is broadcast. It is open to all, for any experience level, but some meditation experience would be helpful.

A video link for each morning and afternoon session will be sent to the email address you use during registration.

Those participants not following from Europe are suggested to follow in their local time. The video material will be made available for a few days to allow for catch-up time.

Engaging with the live weekend retreat

-These teachings are a personal exchange between you and the teacher, Burgs. We ask that you follow the instructions carefully as best as you can.

-All of the material will be streamed live online during the course.

- The live video recordings will be made available for a short time after the completion of the weekend., to catch up if you are in a different time zone or to review the material.

- Burgs will be answering questions typed into the YouTube Live Chat during the retreat sessions, or they can be emailed to us.

FAQ’s

Offering donation for the teachings

This live weekend retreat is being offered on donation. There is a admin registration fee of £50. Teachings are offered on donation. The suggested donation is £100 pounds which can be offered after the weekend finishes. If you are unable to offer the suggested donation then of course you may give according to your means.

Can I join the retreat if I live in another time zone / country?

All our welcome to join the retreat. We have many students from all over the world joining us. Those that live in different time zones may choose to join the retreat ‘live’ as it is broadcast or follow the retreat during their own daytime hours. The video media will be available for a few days so that they can catch up if necessary.

Can I re-watch the video teachings after the retreat?

The videos will generally be available for a few days after the final session. So you can use this time to review the material. After this time they will be removed. Some material might well be edited and made available at a later date.

I have registered late and do not know how to join the retreat?

Please email us if you need help.