Offering deeper insight into equanimity, Joseph Goldstein explains the benefit of maintaining mental equilibrium at all times. This episode is part of an in-depth 48-part weekly lecture series from Joseph Goldstein that delves into every aspect of the Satipatthana Sutta, one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. If you are just jumping into the series, listen to Insight Hour Ep. 203 to follow along and get the full experience: https://youtu.be/RfuH9O7DS4o In this episode, Joseph elucidates: - The universal beautiful factors of mind - Equanimity as total neutrality of mind - Maintaining equilibrium and being unaffected by events and emotions - How equanimity is born out of concentration and secluding the mind from hindrances - The ups and downs of life that we all face - Treating others with impartiality whether they praise us or blame us - Abiding compassionately for the welfare of all people - Recognizing the dissolution of all things in reality - Relating to all things as if they have already changed - Developing equanimity through inclining our mind towards neutrality This talk was originally published on Dharmaseed “The characteristic of equanimity is evenness of mind. When it is highly developed, it manifests as an unshakable balance. It is a mind that’s not moved. It serves to prevent either excess or deficiency of the other factors of awakening.” – Joseph Goldstein ================ Understanding Equanimity with Joseph Goldstein – Insight Hour Ep. 238 – Satipatthana Sutta Pt. 35 - https://youtu.be/2IKVCR8qsrM Joseph Goldstein – Insight Hour – Ep. 238 – Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 35: Understanding Equanimity - https://beherenownetwork.com/https://beherenownetwork.com/joseph-goldstein-insight-hour-ep-238-satipatthana-sutta-series-pt-35-understanding-equanimity/ ================ Make sure not to miss a single video podcast from Be Here Now Network! Click here to Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc1lvEoC5PZWm-MzgUfJQfg Follow Be Here Now Network: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeHereNowNetwork Twitter: https://twitter.com/beherenownet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beherenownetwork ================ Be Here Now Network Podcasts, Courses, and Articles to help you live a Life in Balance. Heart-Centered wisdom from Ram Dass, Jack Kornfield, Sharon Salzberg, Krishna Das + many more! Get a Free Guided Meditation from Sharon Salzberg when you first sign up at: https://beherenownetwork.com/