The Four Immeasurables are virtues to cultivate: lovingkindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity from "summary" of Buddhism For Dummies by Jonathan Landaw,Stephan Bodian,Gudrun Bühnemann
The Four Immeasurables are virtues that Buddhists strive to cultivate in their daily lives. These virtues are lovingkindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity. Lovingkindness involves caring for the well-being of others and wishing them happiness and freedom from suffering. Compassion goes a step further by actively seeking to alleviate the suffering of others and offering support and comfort. Joy entails rejoicing in the happiness and success of others without jealousy or resentment. Equanimity is the ability to maintain a sense of calm and balance in the face of life's ups and downs, not being swayed by strong emotions. By cultivating these virtues, Buddhists aim to develop a more compassionate and cari...
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