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Evenness of mind or temper. Calmness in the way that you react to things, which means that you do not become upset or annoyed.

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  • It is far better to take things as they come along with patience and equanimity.
  • He accepted their problems with composure and she with equanimity
  • The only mainstream name I can think of with anything approaching equanimity is Broder.
  • Another usage of the word equanimity refers to Buddhas having equanimity toward everyone.
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