Strength of mind is the ability to remain peaceful and positive in the face of adversity, which is an inevitable part of life and a capacity that can be developed. Buddhism teaches that unhappiness is not caused by external situations or other people, but by inner mental tendencies—especially attachment to the fulfilment of our own wishes—and recognizing this shifts us from blame which makes us weak to wisdom and resilience. Based on the book How to Solve our Human Problems by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
Gen Demo illustrates the difference between deluded pride and genuine confidence, revealing three essential forms of self-confidence: in our potential, in our positive actions,...
In this talk Gen Demo helps us understand the difference between deluded pride and true self-confidence. This episode explores how exaggerating our qualities leads...
Gen Rabten shares a profound explanation from the Buddhist mind training teachings showing that the barriers we feel toward others are actually fictitious. We...