Definition: Mudita is taking sympathetic or altruistic joy in the happiness of others. Buddhist practice mudita as an antidote to envy and jealousy. Along with metta, karuna and upekkha, mudita is one of the Four Divine States or Four Immeasurables.
Mudita
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