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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Transforming anger
How to change our perspective about suffering to stop anger from arising. Verses 70-79 of…
View PostFacing harm with fortitude
The inappropriateness of anger in response to others' contempt and harmful actions. Verses 52-69 of…
View PostAnger and forgiveness
A review of how the angry mind works and how our self-centeredness prevents us from…
View PostWorking with difficult situations
The fortitude of being indifferent to harm. Verses 35-51 of Chapter 6 of Shantideva's "Engaging…
View PostUnderstanding anger
The fortitude of practicing the Dharma. Verses 22-34 of Chapter 6 of Shantideva's "Engaging in…
View PostAntidotes to anger
How to use our understanding of karma to work with the angry mind. Verses 16-21…
View PostDetermining to practice patience
The objects of anger and ways to work with our angry mind. Verses 8-15 of…
View PostWorking with anger, developing fortitude
Defining anger and its disadvantages. Commentary on Verses 1-7 of Shantideva's "Engaging in the Bodhisattva's…
View PostThe bodhisattva precepts: Part 3 and the six perfect...
The Bodhisattva precepts on the ethical conduct of benefiting others. The importance of practicing the…
View PostHealing the mind
How to cultivate compassion in healthy and sustainable ways that benefit both ourselves and others.
View PostVerse 76: The most powerful army
By cultivating an army of positive qualities, we can vanquish our afflictions and be truly…
View PostVerse 71: Living an exemplary life
Developing authentic care and concern for others. The progression from faking it to being it…
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