The Brahma Viharas
Five Week Online Course Led by Anne Greeott
Wednesdays, September 16, 23, October 7, 21, November 4
7- 8:30 PM CT, on Zoom
The Buddha taught four qualities of heart that have the power to transform how we relate to ourselves, others, and the world around us. Known as the Brahma Viharas, or “Divine Abodes,” these practices of lovingkindness, compassion, empathetic joy, and equanimity help us cultivate greater well-being and connection by undermining fear and the illusion of separateness. As we bring these qualities into our daily lives, we discover greater ease in meeting ourselves, our relationships, and life’s inevitable challenges with wisdom and kindness.
In a time when many people struggle with self-criticism, division, overwhelm, and uncertainty, the Brahma Viharas offer a practical path toward connection and freedom. By cultivating these qualities, we begin to erode the habits of fear, reactivity, and separation that limit our well-being.
This course will explore each quality of heart and teach participants various techniques to offer them to ourselves and others. Each 90-minute session will consist of a guided meditation, a teaching talk, and discussion. A written overview to orient participants to the entire course will be provided before the first session.
Session 1 Introduction to the Brahma Viharas
Session 2 Metta (Lovingkindness)
Session 3 Karuna (Compassion)
Session 4 Mudita (Empathetic Joy)
Session 5 Upekkha (Equanimity)
This course will explore each quality of heart and teach participants various techniques to offer them to ourselves and others. Each 90-minute session will consist of a guided meditation, a teaching talk, and discussion. A written overview to orient participants to the entire course will be provided before the first session.
All experience levels welcome. Course fee: $100 – 250 sliding scale. This sliding scale allows broader access to the Five Spiritual Strengths class. Please pay what you can afford along the scale, considering your current circumstances. Payment can be made by Venmo @onedharma or paypal here. If paying by check, make it out to: One Dharma Nashville, c/o Nashville Friends Meeting, 530 26th Ave. N, Nashville, TN 37209. For questions, please email Anne at annegreeott@gmail.com.
Registration deadline is September 13. Cancellation policy: $30 fee if cancelled by September 11. No refunds are available after this date. You will receive a zoom link and class materials in advance of the class. If paying by Venmo, please be sure we have your email address.
Anne Greeott has been practicing Insight meditation since 2003 with teachers at Cloud Mountain, Spirit Rock, and the Forest Refuge. She has completed three month-long residential retreats and has served as an interpreter in Italy for retreats led by Steve Armstrong and Kamala Masters. In 2025, Anne completed mindfulness teacher certification through the program led by Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach. In addition to teaching meditation, she teaches languages at a high school and edits a literary magazine in northwest Arkansas. Her teaching is grounded in sustained practice and a commitment to cultivating a connected, soft heart and clear insight into the way things are.