Equanimity is the essential quality that can keep us from being overcome with anxiety, fear and other painful emotions. Equanimity is the culmination of a wise heart and purified mind. It is, in fact, the precursor to Enlightenment.

James Baraz
Spirit Rock Residential Teacher
James Baraz is a founding teacher of Spirit Rock. James started the Community Dharma Leader program and Spirit's Rock Family Program. James leads the online course "Awakening Joy" since 2003. He is a guiding teacher to One Earth Sangha, a platform devoted to Buddhist responses to Climate Change.