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The equanimity of the Buddhists


It is the story of the Buddha's discourse on equanimity, which is
a central concept of his philosophy. By equanimity one should
understand to show the same "courage" in every situation of life,
however, equanimity is seen today as an inner attitude of
calmness, which is free of nervousness or stress, with which even
difficult situations are mastered in a level-headed way
(Wikipedia).


From a Buddhist point of view, however, equanimity is probably
more the attitude of treating all situations and living beings
equally, especially not to make any distinctions between one's
own "I" and that of other people. With equanimity, Buddhists
confront agitation and inner turmoil, but they are never
indifferent. Although equanimity and indifference seem very
similar to outsiders, they are fundamentally different. The
opposite of equanimity would be arrogance.


Who "knows" that his karma brings him exactly what is just now
"on", he can be in any case equanimous. No matter whether a big
crisis takes its course or not, the equanimous one accepts
everything as it comes. You can also beat or praise the
equanimous, his courage will always be the same, he will not
react "sky-high-cheering" or "to-death-distressed", he will
instead take things as they just come. He who constantly examines
his actions for equanimity can begin the journey to
"enlightenment."


Buddha explained to his followers how to become equanimous at
this lecture.


"You must observe things very carefully, see them, hear them,
smell them, taste them, feel them, think about them, and then
realize that in doing so, feelings are triggered in you, "good"
and "bad" feelings that drive you in one direction or the other.
But we don't want to be driven in one direction, we want to come
to peace. Whether they are "good" and "bad" sensations, we will
soon be frightened by the vehemence of these emotions when we see
that we are only driven, that we become the victim of these
sensations. Whoever recognizes this will also understand that he
can free himself from it, can no longer be driven in one
direction."


"Only through observation and reflection can one understand, and
is no longer helplessly at the mercy of the senses."


Thus spoke the Buddha.


Those who live in equanimity are inwardly liberated, as they will
no longer feel suffering; they are equanimous even to suffering.


We must do our duties with discipline and equanimity, and then
let go. Whoever can do this is liberated from suffering during
his lifetime.


The way is the goal!





There is only one time when it is essential to wake up. This time
is now


- Buddha - honorary name of the Indian philosopher Siddhartha
Gautama - 560 to 480 before the year zero





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