Mudita is described as feeling an inner wellspring of joy, delighting in the positive experiences of others without jealousy or envy. It is the third of the four “divine abodes” or brahmaviharas, the highest qualities of the heart. It is described as always available, no matter what the circumstances may be.
However, how do we skillfully embody joy when we are facing our own difficulties and suffering? Why can feeling joy be so hard? Where does the line lie between wholesome joy and its near enemy excitement tied to craving?
Yuka Nakamura, in her talk, discusses the obstacles to mudita and the ways to further nurture it. Sonia facilitated our discussion this Sunday, playing the talk by Yuka and enjoining our group’s varied experiences of joy.
You can listen to Yuka’s talk here: https://dharmaseed.org/talks/player/84320.html
