STS HOUSES
At STS, the four houses are founded upon the principles of the Brahma-Viharas — Maitri (friendship), Karuna (compassion), Mudita (joy), Upeksha (equanimity).
In Buddhism, there are four states of mind called the “Brahma-vihara” or “four divine states of dwelling.” The four divine states are also known as the “Four Immeasurables” or the “Four Perfect Virtues.” These states are not emotions, and it takes practice and dedication to establish these states of mind.
At SEI, we teach our children that it is a constant journey that takes time, and we cannot just make up our mind to be loving, compassionate, empathetic, and balanced. From day one, each child is allotted to a Brahma-vihara that remains part of their identity and journey with SEI until graduation.
