I want the Buddha's brain (no, I'm not a zombie) I want a mind steeped in love, forgiveness, wisdom and compassion. Most of all I was equanimity. Nyanaponika Thera calls equanimity "unshakale balance of mind." What a find gift to offer the world - the balance of ones mind in the face of the worlds storms. Equanimity is warmly enagaing in the worlds affairs without becoming caught up within them. It's being aware of ones own thoughts without becoming confused by their identity - thoughts arrive and thoughts depart but the mind remain clear in their passing. The wise man never doubts that he is not these thoughts themselves. On a personal note - equanimity is an ultra runners best friend. When the mind is free to allow troubled thoughts and thoughts of trouble to pass - then tired legs are just tired legs and not the end of a runners world. Following the Buddha's path, the path of wisdom and the path of saints and sages of all traditons - it's possible, with a little effort, it's possible.
Peace,
Eric
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