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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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Prison Dharma

Heartfelt gifts

People in prison connect with the Triple Gem through offerings of great generosity.

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Wheel of Sharp Weapons 2004-06

Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 90-91

Watching our tendency to do the opposite of what our teachers instruct, becoming willing to…

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Wheel of Sharp Weapons 2004-06

Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 86-89

Verses covering the importance of focused study to support meditation, reliance on a teacher, working…

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Wheel of Sharp Weapons 2004-06

Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 60-63

A continuation of verses that point out our bad habits and how our self-grasping ignorance…

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The word 'compassion' engraved into silver metal.
On Self-Worth

Having compassion for yourself

Even in a difficult environment, making changes in one's life for the better will benefit…

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Buddhist Worldview

Our precious human life

Understanding the freedom and fortune that we currently have to learn and practice the Dharma.

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Healing Anger

Anger and the practice of patience

Using patience to overcome the painful affliction of anger.

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By Incarcerated People

Facing fear and stress in prison

An incarcerated person discusses his experience in dealing with fear and violence in prison.

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Healing Anger

Anger

Explaining how anger arises and is deceptive, the difference between anger and the behavior, having…

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For Young People

A letter to Venerable Chodron

A teenager shares her thoughts about Buddhism.

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Family and Friends

Wanting to fix others

How looking at our problems and addressing them is more beneficial than trying to fix…

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Cover of the book 'Healing Anger' by His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
Transforming War and Terrorism

Healing anger in times of conflict

A commentary on Healing Anger by His Holiness the Dalai Lama offers direct advice on…

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