4 types of people in regard to Brahma Viharas

Four types of people in regard to the Brahma Viharas:

1. The one who practices the Brahma Viharas, but focuses on loving-kindness (metta) and attains rebirth to a heavenly realm

2. The one who practices the Brahma Viharas, but focuses on compassion (karuna) and attains rebirth to a heavenly realm

3. The one who practices the Brahma Viharas, but focuses on altruistic joy (mudita) and attains rebirth to a heavenly realm

4. The one who practices the Brahma Viharas, but focuses on equanimity (upekkha) and attains rebirth to a heavenly realm

(from Anguttara Nikaya 4.125)

References

• The Complete Book of Buddha's Lists -- Explained. David N. Snyder, Ph.D., 2006.
• http://www.thedhamma.com/