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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The perfection of fortitude
Finishing the discussion on modern non-virtues by exploring destructive mental actions and starting on the…
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Auxiliary bodhisattva ethical restraints 13-18
Teaching on the auxiliary bodhisattva precepts related to the perfections of ethical conduct and fortitude.
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Dealing with anger using mind training
When we're angry our view of the situation is an exaggeration. Looking at the situation…
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Counteracting anger with compassion
Recognizing there are no benefits to anger. Counteracting angry states of mind by viewing others…
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The downside of anger
Real freedom is an inner-state—freedom from afflicted mental states. When we are free from anger…
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Changing perspective to undermine anger
Using thought transformation practices to see others and difficult situations more realistically decreases anger because…
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Disarming the mind
The more we can develop compassion and fortitude, the more resistant we are to anger.
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The best joyous effort
How letting go of our attachment to our endeavors makes engaging in them more joyful.
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The best fortitude
How anger and arrogance are related and why humility is a helpful antidote.
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A trap to be aware of
A student talks about the dangers of becoming complacent in his practice of the Dharma.
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Dealing with situations when things fall apart
By changing our perspective, problems and adversity can become the source of resilience and joy.…
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Prison pagoda of loving kindness
Members of a prison Dharma group make their vision of a stupa a reality.
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