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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Cover of Working with Anger.
Books

Subduing anger

Story of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's interaction with a group of Los Angeles inner…

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A man showing anger and frustration.
Healing Anger

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 giving a speech.
Interfaith Dialogue

Archbishop Desmond Tutu in Seattle

Reflections on the continued peace effort following the end of apartheid.

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Blossoms of the Dharma

Finding our way

A reflection on the Dharma, working with afflictions, self-esteem, ordination, and living within the precepts.…

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Portrait of Bhikshuni Tsultrim Palmo.
Blossoms of the Dharma

Life in Gampo Abbey—Western style

A description of the practices and commitments of the residents of Gampo Abbey.

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An angry young boy, appearing to be shouting.
LR13 Bodhisattva Ethical Restraints

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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A nun stands by a lake with open meadow and trees.
Mind and Mental Factors

Wrath, vengeance, spite, jealousy

Summary of disturbing attitudes that arise from anger and specific antidotes.

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A nun stands by a lake with open meadow and trees.
Mind and Mental Factors

Non-hatred and non-bewilderment

How to be open-minded to develop patience and love. The importance of thinking about and…

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Buddha in bright radiating light.
LR14 Bodhisattva Deeds

Complementary nature of the perfections

Examining how each of the six far-reaching practices work together to complement and support each…

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Buddha in bright radiating light.
LR14 Bodhisattva Deeds

The far-reaching practice of patience

Exploring the far-reaching attitude of patience by looking at the patience of voluntarily enduring difficulty…

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Buddha in bright radiating light.
LR14 Bodhisattva Deeds

The patience of not retaliating

Exploring the patience of not retaliating by looking at the antidotes to anger.

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