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 Remembering the kindness of the guru with Ven. Chodron
Stories about Lama Zopa Rinpoche and Lama Yeshe from Venerable Thubten Chodron’s experience.
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Venerable Sangye Khadro The importance of a teacher
Explaining the qualities of a spiritual mentor, continuing the teaching from Chapter 4.
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The practices of bodhisattvas—the six perfections
The necessity of practicing the six perfections.
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How to free your mind: The Tara sadhana and countera...
Using antidotes to counteract the eight inner dangers.
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Incarcerated people Reflection on life
An incarcerated person reflects on the causes and conditions that have affected his life.
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Venerable Thubten Losang - Dec 24, 2022
Venerable Thubten Losang Review of Chapter Six: Verses 22-34
How anger arises due to causes and conditions, and how to use an understanding of…
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Venerable Thubten Kunga Review of Chapter Six: Verses 12-21
How we can use suffering and difficult situations to increase our compassion, instead of responding…
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Review of Chapter Six: Verses 1-11
The disadvantages of anger, and how to keep the mind from getting angry by protecting…
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Venerable Thubten Chonyi 
Uncovering unrealistic expectations
A discussion about unrealistic expectations that can interfere with Dharma practice and ordained life.
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Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe Conventional and ultimate bodhicitta
An in-depth discussion of the two types of bodhicitta: conventional and ultimate.
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Healing anger with Tara
The second of two online talks given to the Rainbow Body Sangha in India on…
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