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 Equanimity (upekkhā)
Parent topics: Divine Abidings, Right Concentration, Factors of Awakening, Perfections
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Remembering Ajahn Chah Weekend, Session 16 – Apr. 28, 2001

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1. Reflection by Ajahn Sumedho: From idealism to the way it is. [Idealism] [Equanimity] [Ajahn Chah] [Ajahn Sumedho] // [Culture/Thailand] [Culture/West] [Suffering] [Delusion] [Aversion]

Story: A Thai monk’s perspective on worldly stupidity. [Military] [Equanimity]

Quote: “Someone with that kind of pure presence is really a mirror.” [Personal presence] [Teaching Dhamma]

Q&A at Sudhana Center – Jul. 12, 2023

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1. “In reference to the fragrance of the flower....There are many roses in the courtyard across the street....Why do we cultivate beauty? Where does beauty arise from?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Beauty] // [Clinging] [Happiness] [Master Hsuan Hua] [Empathetic joy] [Unconditioned]

Sutta: MN 37: Sabbe dhamma nalam abhinivesaya. (Nothing whatsoever should be clung to.)

Story: Ajahn Pasanno’s mother sends his old letters to Abhayagiri. [Ajahn Pasanno] [Abhayagiri]

Recollection: Ajahn Chah was unshakeable in the midst of all the things that were happening around him and responded warmly and compassionately to the people around him. [Ajahn Chah] [Equanimity] [Compassion] [Family] [Monastic life/Motivation]