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 Anger and the practice of patience
Using patience to overcome the painful affliction of anger.
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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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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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Finding our way
A reflection on the Dharma, working with afflictions, self-esteem, ordination, and living within the precepts.…
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Tsultrim Palmo Life in Gampo Abbey—Western style
A description of the practices and commitments of the residents of Gampo Abbey.
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Auxiliary bodhisattva vows: Vows 18-21
The auxiliary vows to overcome obstacles to the far-reaching attitude of patience and joyous effort.
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