Ayya Santacitta: The Four-Faced Smile of Brahma & the SOS (Sound of Silence) (Retreat at Spirit Rock)

About this episode

Ayya Santacitta reflects on the four brahma viharas and leads a guided meditation.

(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) Reflection on the four brahma viharas followed by a guided meditation.

People in this episode

Guest: Ayya Santacitta

Topics covered

• brahma viharas
• guided meditation
• spiritual reflection
• Buddhism
• mindfulness

Keywords

• brahma viharas
• guided meditation
• spirituality
• Buddhism
• mindfulness

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Spirit Rock Meditation Center

Books & works: The Four-Faced Smile of Brahma, SOS (Sound of Silence)

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