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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Aryadeva's 400 Stanzas

Review of Chapter 6: Part 1

A review of Chapter 6 of Aryadeva's "400 Stanzas on the Middle Way" focuses on…

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Shantideva Teachings in Singapore

Chapter 6: Verses 98-111

The disadvantages of being attached to praise, and how those who harm us are actually…

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Shantideva Teachings in Singapore

Chapter 6: Verses 66-86

Stopping anger through fortitude that is indifferent to harm, and contemplating the benefits of fortitude.

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Shantideva Teachings in Singapore

Chapter 6: Verses 52-65

Having fortitude when others treat us with contempt and when others disrespect the Dharma or…

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Shantideva Teachings in Singapore

Chapter 6: Verses 39-51

Stopping the causes of anger and how our suffering comes about from our negative karma.

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Aryadeva's 400 Stanzas

Chapters 6-7: Verses 150-152

An explanation of emptiness of the mind, emptiness of afflictions, and managing manifest afflictions as…

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Aryadeva's 400 Stanzas

Chapter 6: Verses 144-149

The disadvantages of anger and the advantages of practicing fortitude when faced with difficulties.

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Aryadeva's 400 Stanzas

Chapter 6: Verses 136-138

An explanation of dependent arising, which serves as both the reason to prove emptiness and…

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Aryadeva's 400 Stanzas

Chapter 6: Verses 131-135

What causes desire and anger to arise and how the different tenet systems differ in…

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