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Mindfulness of sympathetic joy.

With Martine Batchelor recorded on February 14, 2016.

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Sympathetic Joy (mudita) is one of the four noble qualities recommended by the Buddha on the path of awakening. Such joy arises from appreciating the good fortune of self and others.

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