Margaret Cullen - Great Strength:The Power of Equanimity
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2h 25m
Drawing on decades of mindfulness research, practice, and teaching, Margaret Cullen presents on the virtuous habit of equanimity.
Equanimity is characterized by non-reactivity and clear seeing and has the power to help us navigate the biggest dramas in our lives by being present with, and open to, all the very real struggles of being human without being hijacked by them.
00:00:00 - Introductions and Margaret’s evolving definition of equanimity
00:16:34 - Equanimity as the fourth of the Buddhist Brahmaviharas
00:26:50 - Equanimity and Buddhism’s 8 Worldly Concerns
00:34:15 - Equanimity and emotional balance
00:49:30 - Margaret guides a meditation on equanimity
01:12:20 - Students share their experience of the practice
01:28:45 - The latest equanimity research
01:43:20 - Equanimity versus mindfulness
01:55:20 - Discussion
Resources Mentioned:
Book: Quiet Strength by Margaret Cullen
Research: Dr. Sara Lazar
Research: Dr. David Creswell
Research: Shinzen Young
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