| | Hi Trent,
If they know nothing about meditation, we're not talking about 11th nana kind of equanimity here, right?
So for a basic, practical definition, I'd define "feeling" (as distinct form "emotion") first, using the Buddha's definition: "one of pleasant, unpleasant, or neutral", and build on that, by saying that equanimity is neutral feeling, no pleasure, no pain.
Takes a minimum of reflection, and can be investigated in meditation with a minimum of concentration and mindfulness.
Better ideas?
Cheers, Florian |