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 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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Incarcerated people Having compassion for yourself
Even in a difficult environment, making changes in one's life for the better will benefit…
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Our precious human life
Understanding the freedom and fortune that we currently have to learn and practice the Dharma.
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Anger and the practice of patience
Using patience to overcome the painful affliction of anger.
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Facing fear and stress in prison
An incarcerated person discusses his experience in dealing with fear and violence in prison.
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Lauren - Jan 18, 2003
Lauren A letter to Venerable Chodron
A teenager shares her thoughts about Buddhism.
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Wanting to fix others
How looking at our problems and addressing them is more beneficial than trying to fix…
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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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Subduing anger
Story of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's interaction with a group of Los Angeles inner…
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Overcoming anger and frustration
An extensive talk on the causes and effects of anger, including antidotes to anger.
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Archbishop Desmond Tutu in Seattle
Reflections on the continued peace effort following the end of apartheid.
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