The Buddha teaches on the seven awakening factors regarding equanimity, guiding mendicants in cultivating factors that lead to awakening.

SN 46.65 Equanimity

“Upekkhā, bhikkhave, bhāvitā …pe…”

navamaṁ.

Reference Translation by Bhikkhu Sujato (CC0).

“Upekkhā, bhikkhave, bhāvitā …pe…”

“Mendicants, when equanimity is developed and cultivated it’s very fruitful and beneficial. …”

navamaṁ.

Qualities:

Equanimity

Equanimity

A state of mental poise and balance, characterized by non-reactivity and composure in the face of agreeable or disagreeable experiences.

Also known as: mental poise, mental balance, equipose, non-reactivity, composure
Pāli: upekkha
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Wholesome

Wholesome

Conducive to or suggestive of good health and mental well-being.

Also known as: blameless, skillful, beneficial, good, useful, healthy, nourishing, sustaining
Pāli: kusala
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Last updated on July 27, 2026