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Finding Strength in Sorrow: Coping with Grief through the Four Immeasurables

Finding Strength in Sorrow: Coping with Grief through the Four Immeasurables

Grief is a challenging process, especially after the death of a loved one. But we can draw inspiration from the teachings of the Buddha, especially about the Four Immeasurables—the cultivation of loving-kindness, compassion, appreciative joy, and equanimity—to work through difficult emotions, counter cognitive distortions, and develop a deeper relationship with our grief over the long term.