Working with Anger and Developing Fortitude (Mexico 2015)
Teachings on chapter six of Shantideva’s Engaging in the Bodhisattva’s Deeds given at various venues in Mexico in April 2015. With consecutive translation into Spanish.
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Working with anger, developing fortitude
Venerable Thubten Chodron Defining anger and its disadvantages. Commentary on Verses 1-7 of Shantideva's "Engaging in the Bodhisattva's Deeds," Chapter 6.
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Determining to practice patience
The objects of anger and ways to work with our angry mind. Verses 8-15 of Chapter 6 of Shantideva's "Engaging in the Bodhisattva's Deeds."
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Antidotes to anger
How to use our understanding of karma to work with the angry mind. Verses 16-21 of Chapter 6 of Shantideva's "Engaging in the Bodhisattva's Deeds."
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Understanding anger
The fortitude of practicing the Dharma. Verses 22-34 of Chapter 6 of Shantideva's "Engaging in the Bodhisattva's Deeds."
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Working with difficult situations
The fortitude of being indifferent to harm. Verses 35-51 of Chapter 6 of Shantideva's "Engaging in the Bodhisattva's Deeds."
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Anger and forgiveness
A review of how the angry mind works and how our self-centeredness prevents us from forgiving others and letting go of our anger.
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Facing harm with fortitude
The inappropriateness of anger in response to others' contempt and harmful actions. Verses 52-69 of Shantideva's "Engaging in the Bodhisattva's Deeds."
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Transforming anger
How to change our perspective about suffering to stop anger from arising. Verses 70-79 of Shantideva's "Engaging in the Bodhisattva's Deeds."
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Working with jealousy
Counteracting our jealous mind that resents our enemies' good fortune. Verses 80-89 of Shantideva's "Engaging in the Bodhisattva's Deeds."
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Praise and reputation
Giving up attachment to praise and a good reputation. Verses 90-98 of Shantideva's "Engaging in the Bodhisattva's Deeds."
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Challenging the ego
How the Dharma challenges our self-centered mind. Verses 99-102 of Chapter 6 of Shantideva's "Engaging in the Bodhisattva's Deeds."
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Transforming hindrances and adversity
How our spiritual progress is dependent on all sentient beings. Verses 103-118 of Chapter 6 of Shantideva's "Engaging in the Bodhisattva's Deeds."
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