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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Aryadeva's 400 Stanzas

Chapter 6: Abandoning disturbing emotions

Learning to recognize ignorance, attachment, and anger and counteract them to prevent destructive actions.

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Exploring Monastic Life 2013

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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Exploring Monastic Life 2013

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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Eight white birds fly in a single file formation in the sky.
Healing from Gun Violence

Compassion and social engagement

How one can be fully engaged supporting a cause one believes in, yet keep a…

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Eight white birds fly in a single file formation in the sky.
Healing from Gun Violence

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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Couple in an argument.
Healing Anger

Managing anger in a relationship

Anger plays a key part in relationships. Its various manifestations and antidotes are explored in…

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Bright orange and yellow sunset at the Abbey.
Healing from Gun Violence

Grieving the Sandy Hook tragedy

A response to a student reeling with emotions after the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting,…

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Stages of the Path

The six far-reaching practices

How the six far-reaching practices work together enabling us to progress on the path.

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Group photo of monastics.
Western Buddhist Monastic Gatherings

Developing and sustaining bodhi resolve

Monastics from different traditions discussed cultivating joyous effort and bodhicitta in a difficult modern world.

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Exploring Monastic Life 2012

Motivation and community

How to cultivate a motivation of compassion and kindness for others while living in community.

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Moss and Mary Grace in front of one of the Abbey altars.
On Taking Illness Onto the Path

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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Shantideva Teachings in Singapore

Chapter 6: Verses 27-38

Refuting that causes with self-power exist and the fortitude of being indifferent to harm.

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