उपेक्खा
Upekkhā
Equanimity / Balanced non-reactivity
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Grammar 語法
feminine noun (ā-stem): from upa + ikkhati (to look upon evenly)
Definition 釋義
The fourth brahmavihārā — perfect mental balance and equanimity toward all beings and all experiences. Upekkhā is not indifference or aloofness but the peak of wisdom-in-feeling: seeing all beings with complete impartiality, neither clinging nor rejecting. Its near enemy is equanimity born of indifference (aññāṇupekkhā — the dullness that does not care); its far enemy is greed and aversion. Upekkhā is also the dominant quality of the fourth jhāna and the seventh factor of awakening (bojjhaṅga).
Canonical Example 典籍例句
Upekkhāsahagataṃ vā cittaṃ sabbadhi pharitetvā viharati.
Or with a mind accompanied by equanimity, one abides having pervaded all directions.
Source: DN 13
At a Glance
- Pali
- Upekkhā
- IAST
- Upekṣā
- Devanagari
- उपेक्खा
- Chinese
- 捨
- Difficulty
- intermediate
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