fortitude
Fortitude is the ability to remain resolute and calm in the face of hardship or suffering. The mind undisturbed by harm has the fortitude of non-retaliation, the fortitude of enduring suffering, and the fortitude to practice the Dharma.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Chapter 6: Abandoning disturbing emotions
Learning to recognize ignorance, attachment, and anger and counteract them to prevent destructive actions.
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Working with the mind in a structured way
An explanation of diligent study and practice of the Dharma with practical ways of working…
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Relating to the material world
A teaching on the perils of looking externally for one's sense pleasures. Cultivating genuine spiritual…
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Compassion and social engagement
How one can be fully engaged supporting a cause one believes in, yet keep a…
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Faith leaders united against gun violence
A four-part series of talks based on shocking statistics and testimonies against gun violence in…
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Managing anger in a relationship
Anger plays a key part in relationships. Its various manifestations and antidotes are explored in…
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Venerable Losang Donyo Grieving the Sandy Hook tragedy
A response to a student reeling with emotions after the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting,…
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Venerable Thubten Tarpa The six far-reaching practices
How the six far-reaching practices work together enabling us to progress on the path.
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Venerable Thubten Chonyi Developing and sustaining bodhi resolve
Monastics from different traditions discussed cultivating joyous effort and bodhicitta in a difficult modern world.
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Motivation and community
How to cultivate a motivation of compassion and kindness for others while living in community.
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Mary Grace Lentz Practicing with what’s in front of you
When we are faced with caring for loved ones who are ill and suffering, practicing…
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Chapter 6: Verses 27-38
Refuting that causes with self-power exist and the fortitude of being indifferent to harm.
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