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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Shantideva Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

The defects of anger

Discussing the various defects and disadvantages of anger, covering Verses 1 - 6 of Chapter…

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Medicine Buddha Weeklong Retreat 2021

Practicing fortitude in daily life

How to let go of anger and practice fortitude in daily life. Continued explanation of…

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Volume 6 Courageous Compassion

“Courageous Compassion”: Reading and com...

How to develop true compassion in order to benefit all sentient beings, no self-centered strings…

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Shantideva Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Joyous effort, concentration & wisdom

Covering Verses 14-18 of Chapter 5 'Guarding Introspection,' discussing the perfections of joyous effort, concentration,…

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Shantideva Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

The perfection of ethical conduct & fortitude

Covering Verses 11 - 13 of Chapter 5, discussing the perfections of generosity, ethical conduct,…

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Kuan Yin statue on a pedestal with a flower garland in her lap under a tree.
37 Practices of Bodhisattvas

The 37 Practices of Bodhisattvas: Verses 27-32

Commentary on thought transformation verses on developing the far-reaching attitudes of fortitude, joyous effort, concentration…

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Volume 2 The Foundation of Buddhist Practice

Examples illustrating rebirth

Concluding the teaching from Chapter 7 of the book “The Foundation of Buddhist Practice.” covering…

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Healing Anger

“Samsara, Nirvana and Buddha Nature”: An...

Anger is one of the afflictions causing us to revolve in samsara. A commentary on…

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Venerable teaching in front of a large Buddha statue.
Workplace Wisdom

How a Buddhist deals with burnout

Factors that lead to burnout and how to avoid it in professional work, volunteer work,…

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Volume 1 Approaching the Buddhist Path

Consumerism and the environment

Continuing Chapter 12, covering the sections "Consumerism and the Environment," "The World of Business and…

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