In general, equanimity refers to developing impartiality, but there
are several specific levels of equanimity within Buddhist practice.

In
 this lesson, Rimpoche talks about the equanimity of developing equal
compassion toward all beings, including those we see as our enemies.


He clarifies the difference between equanimity as it is practiced the
four immeasurables and in the exchange stage method of developing
Bhodimind.  

Rimpoche also explores the differing meanings of
equanimity as it relates to all three Buddhist vehicles.


Is the experience of having friends and enemies always a form of
self-cherishing? How can we learn to deal skillfully with being hurt
by others?  

In this second lesson on equanimity, Rimpoche explores
these fundamental questions about our everyday relationships, and
delves into the nine reasons why it is imperative that we develop the
special mental quality of equanimity.

In this third lesson on equanimity, Rimpoche reminds us of the root
text on Lojong mind training from which these teachings derive,
explaining how equanimity forms the foundation of the practice.


Rimpoche defines Lojong mind training as the wisdom Buddha Manjushri’s 
approach to bhodisattva activities, exploring how the meditation
method known as “tonglen,” relates to the exchange method of
developing Bhodimind.


Can we really commit ourselves to help all beings be free of hatred
and attachment?  

In the fourth lesson of this series on equanimity,
Rimpoche continues to delve into deeper and more profound explorations
of how this process of mental transformation can be achieved.

He
 describes in the detail the nine “bullets” that we can use to take aim
against the ego and its delusions, in order to truly convince
ourselves that we can and indeed must aspire to help all beings
equally.

In this fifth lesson on equanimity, Rimpoche provides a brief overview
of what has been covered so far, explaining the ways that attachment 
and hatred create obstacles to equanimity.

Rimpoche then elucidates
“the five resolutions,” logical conclusions we can draw from the
analytical meditations covered in previous lessons.

Rimpoche 
emphasizes that we create our suffering by clinging to a rigid
exaggerated sense of self.

Without awareness, spiritual progress is impossible.

In the sixth
 lesson on equanimity, Rimpoche continues to shed light on “the five 
resolutions.” He reminds us that we need to carefully observe our
ideas about our own self-importance in order to let go of egocentric 
thoughts, and learn to replace them with equanimity.

In this seventh lesson on equanimity, Rimpoche analyzes the special
equality that cares for others as much as we care for ourselves.


Rimpoche describes how suffering always comes from our attempts to 
satisfy ego, as opposed to the true self.  He concludes by
 acknowledging the difficulty of true spiritual practice, and making a 
clear distinction between the self and the ego.