Quotes about Equanimity

Once we recognize that all things are impermanent, we have no problem enjoying them. In fact, real peace and joy are only possible when we see clearly into the nature of impermanence.

If you can recognize and accept your pain without running away from it, you will discover that although pain is there, joy can also be there at the same time.

True love is made of four elements: loving kindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity. In Sanskrit, these are, maitri, karuna, mudita, and upeksha.

When a feeling or thought arises, your intention should not be to chase it away, even if by continuing to concentrate on the breath the feeling or thought passes naturally from the mind. The intention isn't to chase it away, hate it, worry about it, or be frightened by it. So what exactly should you be doing concerning such thoughts and feelings? Simply acknowledge their presence.

Relax. It's only a game.

Whenever a painful feeling or emotion arises, we should be able to be present with it, not fight it, but recognize it.

While practicing mindfulness, don't be dominated by the distinction between good and evil, thus creating a battle within oneself.

The problem is not one of being wrong or right, but one of being more or less skillful.

Take no thought of who is right or wrong or who is better than. Be not for or against.

If I could learn to treat triumph and disaster the same, then I would find bliss.

Subdue your heart to match your circumstances.

Events will take their course, it is no good of being angry at them he is happiest who wisely turns them to the best account.