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Ep. 215 – Mindfulness of Our Emotions, Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 12

Insight Hour with Joseph Goldstein

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Equanimity Transcends Objectivity

Worldly neutral feelings arise from the blandness of objects, offering neither pleasure nor displeasure. In contrast, unworldly neutral feelings stem from a profound state of equanimity in the mind, disconnected from the object's qualities. These feelings emerge during advanced concentration, particularly in the fourth jhana, emphasizing that true equanimity is a deep internal state rather than a response to external stimuli.

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