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 “Samsara, Nirvana and Buddha Nature”: An...
Anger is one of the afflictions causing us to revolve in samsara. A commentary on…
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How a Buddhist deals with burnout
Factors that lead to burnout and how to avoid it in professional work, volunteer work,…
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Consumerism and the environment
Continuing Chapter 12, covering the sections "Consumerism and the Environment," "The World of Business and…
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Willingness to undergo hardship
Finishing Chapter 11, by covering the sections “Willingness to Undergo Hardship,” “Keeping a Happy Mind,”…
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Eight verses of thought transformation: Verses 3-6
Continuing commentary on verses 3-6 of the Eight Verses of Thought Transformation by Geshe Langri…
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Beyond Blame
How it's possible to go beyond blaming others or our self and work together to…
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How to have a happy mind
Happiness comes from internal transformation. How to use Buddhist teachings to change our own motivation…
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Venerable Thubten Chonyi Review of emotions and feelings
Venerable Thubten Chonyi leads a review of the section “Buddhism, Science, and Emotions” from Chapter…
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Disagreement and conflict
Teaching on the six roots of dispute, and the principle of 'survival of the most…
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Being a Dharma community
There is value in practicing and meditating with others. When we participate in our Dharma…
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“Letter to a Friend”: Verses 12-15
Practices incompatible with ethical conduct, and cultivating conscientiousness.
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“Letter to a Friend”: Verses 6-11
Exploring the recollection of generosity, ethical conduct, and the far-reaching attitudes of generosity and ethical…
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