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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Changing 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.…
View PostPrison pagoda of loving kindness
Members of a prison Dharma group make their vision of a stupa a reality.
View PostChapter 6: Verses 127-134
Putting time and energy into thought transformation changes how we view difficult situations and people…
View PostChapter 6: Verses 119-126
By harming sentient beings we create the causes for our own suffering. By respecting them…
View PostChapter 6: Verses 112-118
Why we need sentient beings to develop fortitude and create merit. Looking at the important…
View PostHaving a steady mind
How to see our enemies and difficulties as precious opportunities to develop inner fortitude that…
View PostTransforming anger into compassion
Anger isn't subdued by rearranging the world and the beings in it, but through internal…
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