438: How to Stay Calm Without Being Passive | Bonus Meditation with Roshi Joan Halifax

10% Happier with Dan Harris

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Dan Harris, Health & Fitness, Mindfulness, Dharma, Mental Health, Meditation

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🗓️ 15 April 2022

⏱️ 7 minutes

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Summary

Returning to the practice of equanimity keeps you both grounded and receptive, especially during times of turmoil and uncertainty.

About Roshi Joan Halifax:

Roshi Joan Halifax is a Buddhist teacher, Zen priest, anthropologist, and pioneer in the field of end-of-life care. She is also the Founder, Abbot, and Head teacher of Upaya Institute and Zen Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Her books include Standing at the Edge: Finding Freedom Where Fear and Courage Meet, and The Fruitful Darkness: A Journey Through Buddhist Practice and Tribal Wisdom.

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0:18.2	This is the 10% happier podcast. I'm Dan Harris.
0:26.0	Hey team, happy Friday. It's bonus meditation time.
0:28.8	Today we're training the skill of equanimity, which you can describe as being balanced in the face of whatever comes up.
0:35.6	As you're going to hear from our teacher, Doosieur, this is not to be confused with being passive or becoming a doormat.
0:42.1	Rochijone Halifax is a Buddhist teacher.
0:45.2	Zen priest, anthropologist and pioneer in the field of end of life care.
0:49.7	She's also the founder, Abbott and head teacher of the UPAIA Institute and Zen Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
0:56.5	Her books include Standing at the Edge and the Fruitful Darkness.
1:02.2	Over to you, Rochijone.
1:05.9	Welcome. I'm Joan Halifax.
1:09.2	Now is an important time for us to be grounded and to cultivate equanimity.
1:17.2	Equanimity is not bypassing or ignoring the challenges we're facing.
1:22.9	Actually, it means keeping a broad perspective and a clear mind when it comes to what is going on in the world at this time.
1:32.1	And hopefully we act in a way that is highly principled.
1:38.0	I'm going to share with you a meditation practice that I hope will nourish that sensibility in you.
1:44.3	So let's get started.
1:46.7	Take a few moments to get settled on your seat, whether you're on a cushion or a chair.
1:57.1	And if you wish, allow your eyes to close gently.
2:03.5	Notice the sensation of your body sitting.
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