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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The defects of anger
Discussing the various defects and disadvantages of anger, covering Verses 1 - 6 of Chapter…
View PostPracticing fortitude in daily life
How to let go of anger and practice fortitude in daily life. Continued explanation of…
View Post“Courageous Compassion”: Reading and com...
How to develop true compassion in order to benefit all sentient beings, no self-centered strings…
View PostJoyous effort, concentration & wisdom
Covering Verses 14-18 of Chapter 5 'Guarding Introspection,' discussing the perfections of joyous effort, concentration,…
View PostThe perfection of ethical conduct & fortitude
Covering Verses 11 - 13 of Chapter 5, discussing the perfections of generosity, ethical conduct,…
View PostThe 37 Practices of Bodhisattvas: Verses 27-32
Commentary on thought transformation verses on developing the far-reaching attitudes of fortitude, joyous effort, concentration…
View PostExamples illustrating rebirth
Concluding the teaching from Chapter 7 of the book “The Foundation of Buddhist Practice.” covering…
View Post“Samsara, Nirvana and Buddha Nature”: An...
Anger is one of the afflictions causing us to revolve in samsara. A commentary on…
View PostHow a Buddhist deals with burnout
Factors that lead to burnout and how to avoid it in professional work, volunteer work,…
View PostConsumerism and the environment
Continuing Chapter 12, covering the sections "Consumerism and the Environment," "The World of Business and…
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