Equanimity – Evenness of mind especially under stress.
Buddhist concept of Equanimity – Equanimity refers to a state of mental balance and even mindedness. It is one of the Four Brahma-viharas, which are considered the sublime or divine abodes of the mind. Equanimity involves maintaining an inner calm and steadiness regardless of the external circumstances.
Quotes on Equanimity
The two Virtues of Equanimity and Compassion become more available to the person whose ego-shell has been smashed-either by great suffering or by great love-or by both.
Richard Rohr
There are two types of seeds in the mind: those that create anger, fear, frustration, jealousy, hatred and those that create love, compassion, equanimity and joy. Spirituality is germination and sprouting of the second group and transforming the first group.
Amit Ray
A modern definition of equanimity: cool. This refers to one whose mind remains stable & calm in all situations.
Allan Lokos
There is a huge amount of freedom that comes to you when you take nothing personally.
Don Miguel Ruiz
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