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 Renunciation and joyous effort
The importance of nourishing a strong determination, armor-like joyous perseverance, and the bodhisattva's view of…
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Vasana Chinavarakorn - Mar 25, 2007
Vasana Chinavarakorn For the enlightenment of all
An article in Bangkok Post on Bhikkhuni Jampa Tsedroen and her dedication to seeking equality…
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Cultivating emotional balance
Focusing on our own problems only makes them worse. Expanding our view to consider other…
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Adjusting to monastic life
Important elements in forming a community: how to cultivate an attitude of transparency and how…
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Wong Li Za
- Jun 14, 2006
Equal opportunity for nuns
Interview with Buddhist nun Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo on her work to raise the self-esteem of…
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Cultivating love and compassion
Questions and answers regarding anger and merit, followed by a talk focused on developing love…
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The judgmental mind
A discussion about our judgmental tendencies and as well as how to deal with the…
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Dealing with criticism
How parents can help their children with anger and how to deal with criticism and…
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The Buddhist view of anger
Anger can be addictive: how to calm the adrenalin rush of anger.
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To bear the unbearable
Exploring antidotes to our disturbing attitudes and negative emotions.
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Incarcerated people