Insight Hour with Joseph Goldstein Ep. 13 - Equanimity: The Gateway to Enlightenment
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Dec 16, 2015 AI Snips
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Equanimity's Importance
- Equanimity, a crucial mental factor, is present in every wholesome state of mind.
- It creates an unshakeable quality, allowing one to navigate life's changes with balance and ease.
Shared Apartment
- Joseph Goldstein returned from India to a small apartment, which soon became crowded with friends.
- His initial annoyance dissolved upon relinquishing the idea of it being "his" apartment.
The Zen Poet's Response to Loss
- When a Zen poet's hut was robbed, he responded with a haiku: "The moon at the window, the thief left it behind.".
- This exemplifies equanimity in the face of loss.