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==Origin==

==Origin==

[[Latin]] aequanimitas, from aequo animo with even [[mind]]

[[Latin]] aequanimitas, from aequo animo with even [[mind]]

*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/17th_century 1616]

*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/17th_century 1616]

==Definitions==

==Definitions==

*1: evenness of [[mind]] especially under [[stress]] <nothing could disturb his equanimity>

*1: evenness of [[mind]] especially under [[stress]] <nothing could disturb his equanimity>

*In [[Buddhism]], equanimity (upekkhā, upekṣhā) is one of the four immeasurables

*In [[Buddhism]], equanimity (upekkhā, upekṣhā) is one of the four immeasurables

<blockquote>Neither a [[thought]] nor an [[emotion]], it is rather the steady [[conscious]] [[realization]] of [[reality]]'s transience. It is the ground for [[wisdom]] and [[freedom]] and the protector of [[compassion]] and [[love]]. While some may think of equanimity as dry neutrality or cool aloofness, [[mature]] equanimity produces a radiance and warmth of [[being]]."</blockquote>

<blockquote>Neither a [[thought]] nor an [[emotion]], it is rather the steady [[conscious]] [[realization]] of [[reality]]'s transience. It is the ground for [[wisdom]] and [[freedom]] and the protector of [[compassion]] and [[love]]. While some may think of equanimity as dry neutrality or cool aloofness, [[mature]] equanimity produces a radiance and warmth of [[being]]."</blockquote>

*Equanimity (upekṣhā) is also mentioned in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patanjali Patañjali]'s [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoga_Sutras Yoga Sutras] (1.33[4]), as one of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brahmavihara four sublime attitudes], along with loving-[[kindness]] (maitri), [[compassion]] (karuṇā), and [[joy]] (mudita). This list is identical to the four immeasurables in Buddhist literature. The Upeksha Yoga school foregrounds equanimity as the most important tenet of a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoga yoga] practice.

*Equanimity (upekṣhā) is also mentioned in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patanjali Patañjali]'s [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoga_Sutras Yoga Sutras] (1.33[4]), as one of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brahmavihara four sublime attitudes], along with loving-[[kindness]] (maitri), [[compassion]] (karuṇā), and [[joy]] (mudita). This list is identical to the four immeasurables in Buddhist literature. The Upeksha Yoga school foregrounds equanimity as the most important tenet of a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoga yoga] practice.

*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apatheia Apatheia] ([[Greek]]: ἀπάθεια) in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stoicism Stoic philosophy] refers to a [[state]] of [[mind]] where one is [[free]] from [[emotional]] disturbance. This might be [[translated]] as equanimity or indifference. This is the [[root]] of the word [[apathy]]. Apatheia must, however, not be [[confused]] with apathy. Apatheia is a [[positive]] term; apathy, a purely [[negative]] one.

*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apatheia Apatheia] ([[Greek]]: ἀπάθεια) in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stoicism Stoic philosophy] refers to a [[state]] of [[mind]] where one is [[free]] from [[emotional]] disturbance. This might be [[translated]] as equanimity or indifference. This is the [[root]] of the word [[apathy]]. Apatheia must, however, not be [[confused]] with apathy. Apatheia is a [[positive]] term; apathy, a purely [[negative]] one.

*The [[word]] "[[Islam]]" is derived from the Arabic word Aslama, which denotes the [[peace]] that comes from total [[surrender]] and [[acceptance]]. Being a Muslim can therefore be [[understood]] to mean that one is in a state of equanimity.

*The [[word]] "[[Islam]]" is derived from the Arabic word Aslama, which denotes the [[peace]] that comes from total [[surrender]] and [[acceptance]]. Being a Muslim can therefore be [[understood]] to mean that one is in a state of equanimity.

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