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 three types of fortitude
Teaching on the three types of ways we can practice the perfection of fortitude
View PostThe perfection of fortitude
Finishing the discussion on modern non-virtues by exploring destructive mental actions and starting on the…
View PostAuxiliary bodhisattva ethical restraints 13-18
Teaching on the auxiliary bodhisattva precepts related to the perfections of ethical conduct and fortitude.
View PostDealing with anger using mind training
When we're angry our view of the situation is an exaggeration. Looking at the situation…
View PostCounteracting anger with compassion
Recognizing there are no benefits to anger. Counteracting angry states of mind by viewing others…
View PostThe downside of anger
Real freedom is an inner-state—freedom from afflicted mental states. When we are free from anger…
View PostChanging perspective to undermine anger
Using thought transformation practices to see others and difficult situations more realistically decreases anger because…
View PostDisarming the mind
The more we can develop compassion and fortitude, the more resistant we are to anger.
View PostThe best joyous effort
How letting go of our attachment to our endeavors makes engaging in them more joyful.
View PostThe best fortitude
How anger and arrogance are related and why humility is a helpful antidote.
View PostA trap to be aware of
A student talks about the dangers of becoming complacent in his practice of the Dharma.
View PostDealing with situations when things fall apart
By changing our perspective, problems and adversity can become the source of resilience and joy.…
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