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 Complaining: a favorite pastime
Complaining causes disharmony with others and serves no positive purpose. The difference between complaining and…
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108 Verses: Verses 54-56
Importance of cherishing others instead of the self and examining how our mind feels.
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Happiness of others around us
Discussion on how the self-centered thought is our enemy though it appears to be a…
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The unhappy mind
Realizing the true cause of the unhappiness is our self-centered mind, cultivating inner strength to…
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Incarcerated people 
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Thanissara, Jitindriya and Elizabeth Day - May 17, 2010
Thanissara, Jitindriya and Elizabeth Day The time has come
Exploring challenges faced by bhikkunis in obtaining full ordination and why a genuine dialogue between…
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Fortitude and joyous effort
The importance of enthusiasm and perseverance in retreat and practice. Change comes slowly, but it…
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Venerable Thubten Chonyi The antidotes to fear
Taking refuge and considering karma and conditions are some ways of working with fear and…
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Virtuous activities and thoughts
How we should not cease doing virtuous activities of body, speech and mind and why…
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The commitments of mind training
What it means to be impartial about the objects of mind training and to stand…
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Five powers in daily life
How prayer is used in Buddhist practice and how the power of familiarity can help…
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108 Verses: Verses 27-34
How bodhisattavas, because of great compassion, work continuously to benefit sentient beings,
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