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Equanimity:  Cultivating the Heart’s Natural Capacity

Equanimity (Upekkha) is often misunderstood as detachment. However, it can be seen as the ease that arises from “seeing the full picture” — the capacity to feel everything fully while remaining steady. Can we care deeply without needing to control or have things go our way? How do we hold our experiences with both tenderness and spaciousness? How might spiritual courage and compassionate action arise from this inclusive yet discerning heart?

This week, Sonia gathered us into a reflection and discussion on these questions. She played a talk by Devon Hase which you can listen to here: https://dharmaseed.org/talks/player/80570.html