Does euanimity means that youre not overweening?

[IanAnd]

But my question is what is improvement of equanimity? and what happens?

Goenka said that when the equanimity is perfect enlightenment is perfect.

From another thread on this same topic:

Sati silently observes, like a spectator at a play, without in
any way interfering. Some refer to this non-reactive feature of sati as
"choiceless" awareness. "Choiceless" in the sense that with such
awareness one remains impartially aware, without reacting with
likes or dislikes. Such silent and non-reactive observation can at
times suffice to curb unwholesomeness, so that an application of sati
can have quite active consequences. Yet sati's activity is confined to
detached observation. That is, sati does not change experience, it
deepens it.

This description of "choiceless awareness" is just this very same equanimity toward mental formations. To reach an equanimity toward formations is indeed equivalent to awakening.

[villkorkarma]

Dear villkorkarma,

I'm glad you're less disappointed. Buddhist practice has done that for me too.

Metta when you're depressed. And when you're not.

thank you warmly dear Mkoll
i Think iam getting to reach the ultimate comn in a few years. maybe 2.

[villkorkarma]

But my question is what is improvement of equanimity? and what happens?

Goenka said that when the equanimity is perfect enlightenment is perfect.

From another thread on this same topic:

Sati silently observes, like a spectator at a play, without in
any way interfering. Some refer to this non-reactive feature of sati as
"choiceless" awareness. "Choiceless" in the sense that with such
awareness one remains impartially aware, without reacting with
likes or dislikes. Such silent and non-reactive observation can at
times suffice to curb unwholesomeness, so that an application of sati
can have quite active consequences. Yet sati's activity is confined to
detached observation. That is, sati does not change experience, it
deepens it.

This description of "choiceless awareness" is just this very same equanimity toward mental formations. To reach an equanimity toward formations is indeed equivalent to awakening.

I really liked your posts.

[Taijitu]

Does euanimity means that youre not overweening?

euanimity: calmness and composure, especially in a difficult situation.
overweening: showing excessive confidence or pride

I would say it is certainly a risk but what one shows to others can be controlled.

A calm and composed person shows to themselves that they are calm and composed.

I think excitement does not fit into being calm and composed as it can lead to overweening or false expectations.

And that the missions (life) becomes eaiser and easier?[/quote]

I would say yes but there is always more to learn from every source.

[Taijitu]

forgetting the real aims we have to strive for.

To my mind it is only rational to seek inner peace bearing in mind wealth and time and upon finding such inner peace it is mutually beneficial to share what one has with others.

I think this falls into Buddhist teaching but are there more real aims for which we have to strive for please?

[Taijitu]

boring

Sorry to post so much, I am new so please forgive me. To my mind boring is suffering and one should seek to avoid it.

True equanimity, to my mind, comes from overcoming boredom.

I have overcome boredom through constant mutually beneficial interactions with others and the world around me.

Does being mindfulness not teach one to see the world as a child experiencing things as if they were new.

Is there a food you feel you have never liked but may try again? Can you ask someone to explain their view on something so as to better see through their eyes.

It is hard, for me, to become bored when I seek out other people's perspective and learn from the experience. Even a leaf on the ground has many lessons to tell when one considers the larger picture.

Sorry again for so many posts I'll try to put it all in one next time.

[Floor]

Asking a lot of questions is fine, but know it is not very helpful. Do instead of ask. Meditation is everything. It and only it, is how you travel down the path. You do not need suttas, or teachers, or jhanas, everything you need will come out of the meditation naturally. It is like asking questions about martial arts. Just go do martial arts and things will answer themselves.

If you are serious about Buddhism you must take a meditation retreat. You will learn the technique properly and more importantly you will create the base in which all you progress will come from. This compact week of meditation will hammer the technique inside of you and provide the momentum you need to progress in your daily life.

The Uba Khin and S.N. Goenka lineage is very strong and they have many locations all over the US (and world)

dhamma.org

-d