Cultivating virtues such as patience and generosity from "summary" of Love Letters from Golok by Holly Gayley
In the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, cultivating virtues such as patience and generosity is seen as crucial for spiritual development. These virtues are not simply abstract ideals, but practical skills that can be honed through daily practice. Patience, for example, is often tested in the face of challenging circumstances or difficult people. By learning to remain calm and composed in such situations, one can cultivate the virtue of patience and develop greater inner resilience. This is not easy, of course, and requires consistent effort and mindfulness. Gen...
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