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One of the six perfections of Mahayana Buddhism is called "Patience" which doesn't just mean gritting your teeth and waiting. It has a much wider context here. It's more about staying open and relaxed in the face of difficulties. This was a presentation given at FPMT UK Buddhist groups in 2013. It follows and Indian Master Shantideva and Tibetan Master Lama Tsong Khapa (lamrim). See more: www.joyous-effort.com/patience
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How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongthe power of patience
Jamyang Leeds June 2013
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14615814
- httpwwwjamendocom Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 20 France
What is patience
How to begin the cultivation of patience
Divisions of patience
The Six Perfections Generosity vs Miserliness Ethics vs Wanting to Harm
Patience vs Hatred Joyous Effort vs Laziness
Concentration vs Distraction Wisdom vs Ignorance
What is Patience Keeping a calm and open mind in the face of difficulties
1NOT RETALIATING
2ACCEPTINGSUFFERING
3INTENT ON THE DHARMA
Incompatible factors1 HatredHostility2 Discouragement3 DislikeDisbelief
Patience is not allowing these factors to arise
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Ang
er
Ang
er
Nature exaggerates the bad qualities of an object
Ang
er
Function the wish to be separate from the object
Aversion Hate Rage
A mental factor thathellipagitates the mind through being unable to bear or through intending to harm the object
Dissatisfaction Frustration Anger
Attachment
Aversion
Ignorance
Attachment thwarted
Off the pitch I am nothing like the way I am on it The passion I have for football its very different Ive always expressed it like that thats the way I play but I also understand that I need to changeldquo Striker Luis Suarez
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds67 Having found its fuel of mental unhappinessIn the doing of what I do not wish forAnd in the hindering of what I wish forHatred develops and then destroys me
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds68 Therefore I should totally destroyThe fuel of this enemyThis enemy has no other functionThan that of causing me harm
Aversion Hate Rage
Patience LoveCompassion
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds66cd Whoever works hard and overcomes angerIs happy in this and future lives
Greater peace of mindGreater happinessContentment
Not apathetic insensitive or spaced out
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
6133cd Why do I not see that there will be great gloryFame and happiness in this very life
Lamrim Chenmo
Volume 2 pg 153 Bodhisattva LevelsldquoPersons who have patience will not have many enemies later on and they will not have many separations from those to whom they are close They will have much happiness and contentment They will have no regret at the time of deathhelliprdquo
Lamrim Chenmo
Volume 2 pg 153 Compendium of the perfectionsldquoPatience is the best approach for dealing with the inclination to disregard othersrsquo welfarehellip
The greatest strength for those who practice asceticismrdquo
Healing Anger by HH Dalai Lamaldquohellippatience becomes very important because only through patience is one able to overcome the obstacles to compassionrdquo
6134 While in cyclic existence patience causes Beauty freedom from sickness and fameBecause of these I shall live for a very long time
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds6127 It delights the tathagatasAnd perfectly accomplishes my own purposes as wellIt dispels the suffering of the worldTherefore I should always practice it
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds61 Whatever wholesome deedsSuch as generosity and making offerings to the sugatasHave been amassed over thousands of eonsWill all be destroyed by anger
The 10 Non-Virtuous ActionsBody Killing Stealing Sexual MisconductSpeech Lying Divisive Speech Harsh Speech Idle SpeechMind Covetousness Ill Will Wrong Views
BASIS OBJECT ATTITUDE (perception affliction motivation) amp COMPLETION
Harmful Intent (Malice Ill Will)
1)Ripened result rebirth in one of the three lower realms 2)Results similar to the cause
a) Experiences similar to the cause you will be a person who easily becomes frightened and panicky
b)Actions similar to the cause having the tendency to hurt others your anger and hatred increases
3)Environmental results having to live in a violent place where there is war and contagious diseases
Destroys fully ripened result
Destroys results similarto the cause
Delays positive results or lessens a positive result
Destroys from the root = never gives a result even if it meets the conditions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds63 My mind will not experience peaceIf it holds painful thoughts of hatredI shall find no joy or happinessUnable to sleep I shall feel unsettled
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquohellipwhen such intense anger and hatred arise it makes the best part of our brain which is the ability to judge between right and wrong and assess long-term and short-term consequences become totally inoperablerdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds64 Even those who depend on a masterWho cares for them with wealth and servicesWill overcome and killA master who gets angry
65ab By it friends and relatives are disheartenedThough he gathers people with gifts they will not serve him
Garland of Birth StoriesWhen your complexion is spoiled by the fire of anger You cannot look good though adorned with jewelleryYou may sleep on a good bed butYour mind suffers the sharp pains of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
65cd In brief no angry person is happy
ldquoYou always hurt the one you loverdquowords by Allan Roberts and music by Doris Fisher
You always hurt the one you love The one you shouldnt hurt at all You always take the sweetest rose And crush it till the petals fall
Khen Rinpoche Lobsang JamphelldquoIt is not possible for anger to become happinessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds62 There is no negativity like hatredAnd no fortitude like patienceTherefore earnestly cultivate Patience in a variety of ways
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 160-161 What would be reasonable grounds for anger towards harmdoers
ldquoThey first had the thought of wanting to harm me prepared the method and then either prevented my happiness or inflicted unpleasant physical or mental suffering so my anger is justifiedrdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
AFFLICTION
Unrealistic
thinking
Object
Seeds
Causes + Conditions = affliction arisesIncomplete or no causes + conditions = no affliction arises
Regardless of if they think ldquoI will cause malicerdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
We are willing to help someone if we know they are sick
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds109 Just as a doctor does not fight but helpsPatients who are possessed by spirits though they get angrySo the Sage sees that the afflictions are at faultNot the persons who have the afflictions
Four Hundred Verses634 If all beings could achieve resultsAccording to their wish thenSince no one wants suffering No one would suffer
Lack of self-controlIf we think ldquoOther-powered It is not true It was he who got angry It is nothing to do with whether or not he was put up to it by the afflictions in his continuum He willingly got angry at me That is how he wanted itrdquo The reply is ldquoSo when he suffers is it because he first thought ldquoI need some sufferingrdquordquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds635 If when under the influence of the afflictionsPeople will even kill their treasured selvesHow can they not cause harmTo the bodies of others
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 162
The fault of doing harm to others either is or is not in the nature of living beings
ldquoIf it is in their nature it is wrong to get angryhelliprdquo
ldquoIf it is adventitious it is also wrong to be angryhelliprdquo
ldquoThis is not the case as it is the person who harms me so it is correct to be angry with this personrdquo
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds641 The stick and so forth directly cause the harmBut if I am angry at the one who throws itThen since hostility impels themIt is better to get angry at hostility
We donrsquot get angry at the gun but what caused the gun to go off
Same logic applies to the person and the affliction which caused the person to ldquogo offrdquo
Who to blame
Pollution SkyFactories
Gun Person Affliction
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds642 I at a former time inflictedHarm such as this on living beingsTherefore it is fitting that I who hurt othersShould receive this harm
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 164 Sha-bo-baldquoWhen you say lsquoI am not at faultrsquo it indicates that you in fact have not internalised even a bit of the teachingrdquo
Primary cause
Secondary cause
my action
the harmersentient being
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Donrsquot want suffering
Stop creating the causes
The harmer is so kind
Helping you exhaust your bad karma
What is patience
How to begin the cultivation of patience
Divisions of patience
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Discouragement = giving up a spiritual life
Spiritual life = virtuous life
Virtuous life = happy life
Why must I accept suffering
Harm from another person
Suffering from my own body
Suffering from my own thoughts
Harm from the environment
Difficulty in changing the mind
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
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What is patience
How to begin the cultivation of patience
Divisions of patience
The Six Perfections Generosity vs Miserliness Ethics vs Wanting to Harm
Patience vs Hatred Joyous Effort vs Laziness
Concentration vs Distraction Wisdom vs Ignorance
What is Patience Keeping a calm and open mind in the face of difficulties
1NOT RETALIATING
2ACCEPTINGSUFFERING
3INTENT ON THE DHARMA
Incompatible factors1 HatredHostility2 Discouragement3 DislikeDisbelief
Patience is not allowing these factors to arise
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Ang
er
Ang
er
Nature exaggerates the bad qualities of an object
Ang
er
Function the wish to be separate from the object
Aversion Hate Rage
A mental factor thathellipagitates the mind through being unable to bear or through intending to harm the object
Dissatisfaction Frustration Anger
Attachment
Aversion
Ignorance
Attachment thwarted
Off the pitch I am nothing like the way I am on it The passion I have for football its very different Ive always expressed it like that thats the way I play but I also understand that I need to changeldquo Striker Luis Suarez
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds67 Having found its fuel of mental unhappinessIn the doing of what I do not wish forAnd in the hindering of what I wish forHatred develops and then destroys me
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds68 Therefore I should totally destroyThe fuel of this enemyThis enemy has no other functionThan that of causing me harm
Aversion Hate Rage
Patience LoveCompassion
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds66cd Whoever works hard and overcomes angerIs happy in this and future lives
Greater peace of mindGreater happinessContentment
Not apathetic insensitive or spaced out
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
6133cd Why do I not see that there will be great gloryFame and happiness in this very life
Lamrim Chenmo
Volume 2 pg 153 Bodhisattva LevelsldquoPersons who have patience will not have many enemies later on and they will not have many separations from those to whom they are close They will have much happiness and contentment They will have no regret at the time of deathhelliprdquo
Lamrim Chenmo
Volume 2 pg 153 Compendium of the perfectionsldquoPatience is the best approach for dealing with the inclination to disregard othersrsquo welfarehellip
The greatest strength for those who practice asceticismrdquo
Healing Anger by HH Dalai Lamaldquohellippatience becomes very important because only through patience is one able to overcome the obstacles to compassionrdquo
6134 While in cyclic existence patience causes Beauty freedom from sickness and fameBecause of these I shall live for a very long time
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds6127 It delights the tathagatasAnd perfectly accomplishes my own purposes as wellIt dispels the suffering of the worldTherefore I should always practice it
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds61 Whatever wholesome deedsSuch as generosity and making offerings to the sugatasHave been amassed over thousands of eonsWill all be destroyed by anger
The 10 Non-Virtuous ActionsBody Killing Stealing Sexual MisconductSpeech Lying Divisive Speech Harsh Speech Idle SpeechMind Covetousness Ill Will Wrong Views
BASIS OBJECT ATTITUDE (perception affliction motivation) amp COMPLETION
Harmful Intent (Malice Ill Will)
1)Ripened result rebirth in one of the three lower realms 2)Results similar to the cause
a) Experiences similar to the cause you will be a person who easily becomes frightened and panicky
b)Actions similar to the cause having the tendency to hurt others your anger and hatred increases
3)Environmental results having to live in a violent place where there is war and contagious diseases
Destroys fully ripened result
Destroys results similarto the cause
Delays positive results or lessens a positive result
Destroys from the root = never gives a result even if it meets the conditions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds63 My mind will not experience peaceIf it holds painful thoughts of hatredI shall find no joy or happinessUnable to sleep I shall feel unsettled
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquohellipwhen such intense anger and hatred arise it makes the best part of our brain which is the ability to judge between right and wrong and assess long-term and short-term consequences become totally inoperablerdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds64 Even those who depend on a masterWho cares for them with wealth and servicesWill overcome and killA master who gets angry
65ab By it friends and relatives are disheartenedThough he gathers people with gifts they will not serve him
Garland of Birth StoriesWhen your complexion is spoiled by the fire of anger You cannot look good though adorned with jewelleryYou may sleep on a good bed butYour mind suffers the sharp pains of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
65cd In brief no angry person is happy
ldquoYou always hurt the one you loverdquowords by Allan Roberts and music by Doris Fisher
You always hurt the one you love The one you shouldnt hurt at all You always take the sweetest rose And crush it till the petals fall
Khen Rinpoche Lobsang JamphelldquoIt is not possible for anger to become happinessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds62 There is no negativity like hatredAnd no fortitude like patienceTherefore earnestly cultivate Patience in a variety of ways
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 160-161 What would be reasonable grounds for anger towards harmdoers
ldquoThey first had the thought of wanting to harm me prepared the method and then either prevented my happiness or inflicted unpleasant physical or mental suffering so my anger is justifiedrdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
AFFLICTION
Unrealistic
thinking
Object
Seeds
Causes + Conditions = affliction arisesIncomplete or no causes + conditions = no affliction arises
Regardless of if they think ldquoI will cause malicerdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
We are willing to help someone if we know they are sick
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds109 Just as a doctor does not fight but helpsPatients who are possessed by spirits though they get angrySo the Sage sees that the afflictions are at faultNot the persons who have the afflictions
Four Hundred Verses634 If all beings could achieve resultsAccording to their wish thenSince no one wants suffering No one would suffer
Lack of self-controlIf we think ldquoOther-powered It is not true It was he who got angry It is nothing to do with whether or not he was put up to it by the afflictions in his continuum He willingly got angry at me That is how he wanted itrdquo The reply is ldquoSo when he suffers is it because he first thought ldquoI need some sufferingrdquordquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds635 If when under the influence of the afflictionsPeople will even kill their treasured selvesHow can they not cause harmTo the bodies of others
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 162
The fault of doing harm to others either is or is not in the nature of living beings
ldquoIf it is in their nature it is wrong to get angryhelliprdquo
ldquoIf it is adventitious it is also wrong to be angryhelliprdquo
ldquoThis is not the case as it is the person who harms me so it is correct to be angry with this personrdquo
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds641 The stick and so forth directly cause the harmBut if I am angry at the one who throws itThen since hostility impels themIt is better to get angry at hostility
We donrsquot get angry at the gun but what caused the gun to go off
Same logic applies to the person and the affliction which caused the person to ldquogo offrdquo
Who to blame
Pollution SkyFactories
Gun Person Affliction
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds642 I at a former time inflictedHarm such as this on living beingsTherefore it is fitting that I who hurt othersShould receive this harm
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 164 Sha-bo-baldquoWhen you say lsquoI am not at faultrsquo it indicates that you in fact have not internalised even a bit of the teachingrdquo
Primary cause
Secondary cause
my action
the harmersentient being
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Donrsquot want suffering
Stop creating the causes
The harmer is so kind
Helping you exhaust your bad karma
What is patience
How to begin the cultivation of patience
Divisions of patience
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Discouragement = giving up a spiritual life
Spiritual life = virtuous life
Virtuous life = happy life
Why must I accept suffering
Harm from another person
Suffering from my own body
Suffering from my own thoughts
Harm from the environment
Difficulty in changing the mind
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
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The Six Perfections Generosity vs Miserliness Ethics vs Wanting to Harm
Patience vs Hatred Joyous Effort vs Laziness
Concentration vs Distraction Wisdom vs Ignorance
What is Patience Keeping a calm and open mind in the face of difficulties
1NOT RETALIATING
2ACCEPTINGSUFFERING
3INTENT ON THE DHARMA
Incompatible factors1 HatredHostility2 Discouragement3 DislikeDisbelief
Patience is not allowing these factors to arise
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Ang
er
Ang
er
Nature exaggerates the bad qualities of an object
Ang
er
Function the wish to be separate from the object
Aversion Hate Rage
A mental factor thathellipagitates the mind through being unable to bear or through intending to harm the object
Dissatisfaction Frustration Anger
Attachment
Aversion
Ignorance
Attachment thwarted
Off the pitch I am nothing like the way I am on it The passion I have for football its very different Ive always expressed it like that thats the way I play but I also understand that I need to changeldquo Striker Luis Suarez
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds67 Having found its fuel of mental unhappinessIn the doing of what I do not wish forAnd in the hindering of what I wish forHatred develops and then destroys me
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds68 Therefore I should totally destroyThe fuel of this enemyThis enemy has no other functionThan that of causing me harm
Aversion Hate Rage
Patience LoveCompassion
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds66cd Whoever works hard and overcomes angerIs happy in this and future lives
Greater peace of mindGreater happinessContentment
Not apathetic insensitive or spaced out
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
6133cd Why do I not see that there will be great gloryFame and happiness in this very life
Lamrim Chenmo
Volume 2 pg 153 Bodhisattva LevelsldquoPersons who have patience will not have many enemies later on and they will not have many separations from those to whom they are close They will have much happiness and contentment They will have no regret at the time of deathhelliprdquo
Lamrim Chenmo
Volume 2 pg 153 Compendium of the perfectionsldquoPatience is the best approach for dealing with the inclination to disregard othersrsquo welfarehellip
The greatest strength for those who practice asceticismrdquo
Healing Anger by HH Dalai Lamaldquohellippatience becomes very important because only through patience is one able to overcome the obstacles to compassionrdquo
6134 While in cyclic existence patience causes Beauty freedom from sickness and fameBecause of these I shall live for a very long time
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds6127 It delights the tathagatasAnd perfectly accomplishes my own purposes as wellIt dispels the suffering of the worldTherefore I should always practice it
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds61 Whatever wholesome deedsSuch as generosity and making offerings to the sugatasHave been amassed over thousands of eonsWill all be destroyed by anger
The 10 Non-Virtuous ActionsBody Killing Stealing Sexual MisconductSpeech Lying Divisive Speech Harsh Speech Idle SpeechMind Covetousness Ill Will Wrong Views
BASIS OBJECT ATTITUDE (perception affliction motivation) amp COMPLETION
Harmful Intent (Malice Ill Will)
1)Ripened result rebirth in one of the three lower realms 2)Results similar to the cause
a) Experiences similar to the cause you will be a person who easily becomes frightened and panicky
b)Actions similar to the cause having the tendency to hurt others your anger and hatred increases
3)Environmental results having to live in a violent place where there is war and contagious diseases
Destroys fully ripened result
Destroys results similarto the cause
Delays positive results or lessens a positive result
Destroys from the root = never gives a result even if it meets the conditions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds63 My mind will not experience peaceIf it holds painful thoughts of hatredI shall find no joy or happinessUnable to sleep I shall feel unsettled
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquohellipwhen such intense anger and hatred arise it makes the best part of our brain which is the ability to judge between right and wrong and assess long-term and short-term consequences become totally inoperablerdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds64 Even those who depend on a masterWho cares for them with wealth and servicesWill overcome and killA master who gets angry
65ab By it friends and relatives are disheartenedThough he gathers people with gifts they will not serve him
Garland of Birth StoriesWhen your complexion is spoiled by the fire of anger You cannot look good though adorned with jewelleryYou may sleep on a good bed butYour mind suffers the sharp pains of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
65cd In brief no angry person is happy
ldquoYou always hurt the one you loverdquowords by Allan Roberts and music by Doris Fisher
You always hurt the one you love The one you shouldnt hurt at all You always take the sweetest rose And crush it till the petals fall
Khen Rinpoche Lobsang JamphelldquoIt is not possible for anger to become happinessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds62 There is no negativity like hatredAnd no fortitude like patienceTherefore earnestly cultivate Patience in a variety of ways
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 160-161 What would be reasonable grounds for anger towards harmdoers
ldquoThey first had the thought of wanting to harm me prepared the method and then either prevented my happiness or inflicted unpleasant physical or mental suffering so my anger is justifiedrdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
AFFLICTION
Unrealistic
thinking
Object
Seeds
Causes + Conditions = affliction arisesIncomplete or no causes + conditions = no affliction arises
Regardless of if they think ldquoI will cause malicerdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
We are willing to help someone if we know they are sick
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds109 Just as a doctor does not fight but helpsPatients who are possessed by spirits though they get angrySo the Sage sees that the afflictions are at faultNot the persons who have the afflictions
Four Hundred Verses634 If all beings could achieve resultsAccording to their wish thenSince no one wants suffering No one would suffer
Lack of self-controlIf we think ldquoOther-powered It is not true It was he who got angry It is nothing to do with whether or not he was put up to it by the afflictions in his continuum He willingly got angry at me That is how he wanted itrdquo The reply is ldquoSo when he suffers is it because he first thought ldquoI need some sufferingrdquordquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds635 If when under the influence of the afflictionsPeople will even kill their treasured selvesHow can they not cause harmTo the bodies of others
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 162
The fault of doing harm to others either is or is not in the nature of living beings
ldquoIf it is in their nature it is wrong to get angryhelliprdquo
ldquoIf it is adventitious it is also wrong to be angryhelliprdquo
ldquoThis is not the case as it is the person who harms me so it is correct to be angry with this personrdquo
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds641 The stick and so forth directly cause the harmBut if I am angry at the one who throws itThen since hostility impels themIt is better to get angry at hostility
We donrsquot get angry at the gun but what caused the gun to go off
Same logic applies to the person and the affliction which caused the person to ldquogo offrdquo
Who to blame
Pollution SkyFactories
Gun Person Affliction
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds642 I at a former time inflictedHarm such as this on living beingsTherefore it is fitting that I who hurt othersShould receive this harm
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 164 Sha-bo-baldquoWhen you say lsquoI am not at faultrsquo it indicates that you in fact have not internalised even a bit of the teachingrdquo
Primary cause
Secondary cause
my action
the harmersentient being
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Donrsquot want suffering
Stop creating the causes
The harmer is so kind
Helping you exhaust your bad karma
What is patience
How to begin the cultivation of patience
Divisions of patience
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Discouragement = giving up a spiritual life
Spiritual life = virtuous life
Virtuous life = happy life
Why must I accept suffering
Harm from another person
Suffering from my own body
Suffering from my own thoughts
Harm from the environment
Difficulty in changing the mind
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
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Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
What is Patience Keeping a calm and open mind in the face of difficulties
1NOT RETALIATING
2ACCEPTINGSUFFERING
3INTENT ON THE DHARMA
Incompatible factors1 HatredHostility2 Discouragement3 DislikeDisbelief
Patience is not allowing these factors to arise
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Ang
er
Ang
er
Nature exaggerates the bad qualities of an object
Ang
er
Function the wish to be separate from the object
Aversion Hate Rage
A mental factor thathellipagitates the mind through being unable to bear or through intending to harm the object
Dissatisfaction Frustration Anger
Attachment
Aversion
Ignorance
Attachment thwarted
Off the pitch I am nothing like the way I am on it The passion I have for football its very different Ive always expressed it like that thats the way I play but I also understand that I need to changeldquo Striker Luis Suarez
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds67 Having found its fuel of mental unhappinessIn the doing of what I do not wish forAnd in the hindering of what I wish forHatred develops and then destroys me
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds68 Therefore I should totally destroyThe fuel of this enemyThis enemy has no other functionThan that of causing me harm
Aversion Hate Rage
Patience LoveCompassion
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds66cd Whoever works hard and overcomes angerIs happy in this and future lives
Greater peace of mindGreater happinessContentment
Not apathetic insensitive or spaced out
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
6133cd Why do I not see that there will be great gloryFame and happiness in this very life
Lamrim Chenmo
Volume 2 pg 153 Bodhisattva LevelsldquoPersons who have patience will not have many enemies later on and they will not have many separations from those to whom they are close They will have much happiness and contentment They will have no regret at the time of deathhelliprdquo
Lamrim Chenmo
Volume 2 pg 153 Compendium of the perfectionsldquoPatience is the best approach for dealing with the inclination to disregard othersrsquo welfarehellip
The greatest strength for those who practice asceticismrdquo
Healing Anger by HH Dalai Lamaldquohellippatience becomes very important because only through patience is one able to overcome the obstacles to compassionrdquo
6134 While in cyclic existence patience causes Beauty freedom from sickness and fameBecause of these I shall live for a very long time
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds6127 It delights the tathagatasAnd perfectly accomplishes my own purposes as wellIt dispels the suffering of the worldTherefore I should always practice it
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds61 Whatever wholesome deedsSuch as generosity and making offerings to the sugatasHave been amassed over thousands of eonsWill all be destroyed by anger
The 10 Non-Virtuous ActionsBody Killing Stealing Sexual MisconductSpeech Lying Divisive Speech Harsh Speech Idle SpeechMind Covetousness Ill Will Wrong Views
BASIS OBJECT ATTITUDE (perception affliction motivation) amp COMPLETION
Harmful Intent (Malice Ill Will)
1)Ripened result rebirth in one of the three lower realms 2)Results similar to the cause
a) Experiences similar to the cause you will be a person who easily becomes frightened and panicky
b)Actions similar to the cause having the tendency to hurt others your anger and hatred increases
3)Environmental results having to live in a violent place where there is war and contagious diseases
Destroys fully ripened result
Destroys results similarto the cause
Delays positive results or lessens a positive result
Destroys from the root = never gives a result even if it meets the conditions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds63 My mind will not experience peaceIf it holds painful thoughts of hatredI shall find no joy or happinessUnable to sleep I shall feel unsettled
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquohellipwhen such intense anger and hatred arise it makes the best part of our brain which is the ability to judge between right and wrong and assess long-term and short-term consequences become totally inoperablerdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds64 Even those who depend on a masterWho cares for them with wealth and servicesWill overcome and killA master who gets angry
65ab By it friends and relatives are disheartenedThough he gathers people with gifts they will not serve him
Garland of Birth StoriesWhen your complexion is spoiled by the fire of anger You cannot look good though adorned with jewelleryYou may sleep on a good bed butYour mind suffers the sharp pains of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
65cd In brief no angry person is happy
ldquoYou always hurt the one you loverdquowords by Allan Roberts and music by Doris Fisher
You always hurt the one you love The one you shouldnt hurt at all You always take the sweetest rose And crush it till the petals fall
Khen Rinpoche Lobsang JamphelldquoIt is not possible for anger to become happinessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds62 There is no negativity like hatredAnd no fortitude like patienceTherefore earnestly cultivate Patience in a variety of ways
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 160-161 What would be reasonable grounds for anger towards harmdoers
ldquoThey first had the thought of wanting to harm me prepared the method and then either prevented my happiness or inflicted unpleasant physical or mental suffering so my anger is justifiedrdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
AFFLICTION
Unrealistic
thinking
Object
Seeds
Causes + Conditions = affliction arisesIncomplete or no causes + conditions = no affliction arises
Regardless of if they think ldquoI will cause malicerdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
We are willing to help someone if we know they are sick
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds109 Just as a doctor does not fight but helpsPatients who are possessed by spirits though they get angrySo the Sage sees that the afflictions are at faultNot the persons who have the afflictions
Four Hundred Verses634 If all beings could achieve resultsAccording to their wish thenSince no one wants suffering No one would suffer
Lack of self-controlIf we think ldquoOther-powered It is not true It was he who got angry It is nothing to do with whether or not he was put up to it by the afflictions in his continuum He willingly got angry at me That is how he wanted itrdquo The reply is ldquoSo when he suffers is it because he first thought ldquoI need some sufferingrdquordquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds635 If when under the influence of the afflictionsPeople will even kill their treasured selvesHow can they not cause harmTo the bodies of others
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 162
The fault of doing harm to others either is or is not in the nature of living beings
ldquoIf it is in their nature it is wrong to get angryhelliprdquo
ldquoIf it is adventitious it is also wrong to be angryhelliprdquo
ldquoThis is not the case as it is the person who harms me so it is correct to be angry with this personrdquo
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds641 The stick and so forth directly cause the harmBut if I am angry at the one who throws itThen since hostility impels themIt is better to get angry at hostility
We donrsquot get angry at the gun but what caused the gun to go off
Same logic applies to the person and the affliction which caused the person to ldquogo offrdquo
Who to blame
Pollution SkyFactories
Gun Person Affliction
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds642 I at a former time inflictedHarm such as this on living beingsTherefore it is fitting that I who hurt othersShould receive this harm
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 164 Sha-bo-baldquoWhen you say lsquoI am not at faultrsquo it indicates that you in fact have not internalised even a bit of the teachingrdquo
Primary cause
Secondary cause
my action
the harmersentient being
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Donrsquot want suffering
Stop creating the causes
The harmer is so kind
Helping you exhaust your bad karma
What is patience
How to begin the cultivation of patience
Divisions of patience
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Discouragement = giving up a spiritual life
Spiritual life = virtuous life
Virtuous life = happy life
Why must I accept suffering
Harm from another person
Suffering from my own body
Suffering from my own thoughts
Harm from the environment
Difficulty in changing the mind
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
1NOT RETALIATING
2ACCEPTINGSUFFERING
3INTENT ON THE DHARMA
Incompatible factors1 HatredHostility2 Discouragement3 DislikeDisbelief
Patience is not allowing these factors to arise
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Ang
er
Ang
er
Nature exaggerates the bad qualities of an object
Ang
er
Function the wish to be separate from the object
Aversion Hate Rage
A mental factor thathellipagitates the mind through being unable to bear or through intending to harm the object
Dissatisfaction Frustration Anger
Attachment
Aversion
Ignorance
Attachment thwarted
Off the pitch I am nothing like the way I am on it The passion I have for football its very different Ive always expressed it like that thats the way I play but I also understand that I need to changeldquo Striker Luis Suarez
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds67 Having found its fuel of mental unhappinessIn the doing of what I do not wish forAnd in the hindering of what I wish forHatred develops and then destroys me
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds68 Therefore I should totally destroyThe fuel of this enemyThis enemy has no other functionThan that of causing me harm
Aversion Hate Rage
Patience LoveCompassion
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds66cd Whoever works hard and overcomes angerIs happy in this and future lives
Greater peace of mindGreater happinessContentment
Not apathetic insensitive or spaced out
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
6133cd Why do I not see that there will be great gloryFame and happiness in this very life
Lamrim Chenmo
Volume 2 pg 153 Bodhisattva LevelsldquoPersons who have patience will not have many enemies later on and they will not have many separations from those to whom they are close They will have much happiness and contentment They will have no regret at the time of deathhelliprdquo
Lamrim Chenmo
Volume 2 pg 153 Compendium of the perfectionsldquoPatience is the best approach for dealing with the inclination to disregard othersrsquo welfarehellip
The greatest strength for those who practice asceticismrdquo
Healing Anger by HH Dalai Lamaldquohellippatience becomes very important because only through patience is one able to overcome the obstacles to compassionrdquo
6134 While in cyclic existence patience causes Beauty freedom from sickness and fameBecause of these I shall live for a very long time
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds6127 It delights the tathagatasAnd perfectly accomplishes my own purposes as wellIt dispels the suffering of the worldTherefore I should always practice it
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds61 Whatever wholesome deedsSuch as generosity and making offerings to the sugatasHave been amassed over thousands of eonsWill all be destroyed by anger
The 10 Non-Virtuous ActionsBody Killing Stealing Sexual MisconductSpeech Lying Divisive Speech Harsh Speech Idle SpeechMind Covetousness Ill Will Wrong Views
BASIS OBJECT ATTITUDE (perception affliction motivation) amp COMPLETION
Harmful Intent (Malice Ill Will)
1)Ripened result rebirth in one of the three lower realms 2)Results similar to the cause
a) Experiences similar to the cause you will be a person who easily becomes frightened and panicky
b)Actions similar to the cause having the tendency to hurt others your anger and hatred increases
3)Environmental results having to live in a violent place where there is war and contagious diseases
Destroys fully ripened result
Destroys results similarto the cause
Delays positive results or lessens a positive result
Destroys from the root = never gives a result even if it meets the conditions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds63 My mind will not experience peaceIf it holds painful thoughts of hatredI shall find no joy or happinessUnable to sleep I shall feel unsettled
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquohellipwhen such intense anger and hatred arise it makes the best part of our brain which is the ability to judge between right and wrong and assess long-term and short-term consequences become totally inoperablerdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds64 Even those who depend on a masterWho cares for them with wealth and servicesWill overcome and killA master who gets angry
65ab By it friends and relatives are disheartenedThough he gathers people with gifts they will not serve him
Garland of Birth StoriesWhen your complexion is spoiled by the fire of anger You cannot look good though adorned with jewelleryYou may sleep on a good bed butYour mind suffers the sharp pains of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
65cd In brief no angry person is happy
ldquoYou always hurt the one you loverdquowords by Allan Roberts and music by Doris Fisher
You always hurt the one you love The one you shouldnt hurt at all You always take the sweetest rose And crush it till the petals fall
Khen Rinpoche Lobsang JamphelldquoIt is not possible for anger to become happinessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds62 There is no negativity like hatredAnd no fortitude like patienceTherefore earnestly cultivate Patience in a variety of ways
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 160-161 What would be reasonable grounds for anger towards harmdoers
ldquoThey first had the thought of wanting to harm me prepared the method and then either prevented my happiness or inflicted unpleasant physical or mental suffering so my anger is justifiedrdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
AFFLICTION
Unrealistic
thinking
Object
Seeds
Causes + Conditions = affliction arisesIncomplete or no causes + conditions = no affliction arises
Regardless of if they think ldquoI will cause malicerdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
We are willing to help someone if we know they are sick
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds109 Just as a doctor does not fight but helpsPatients who are possessed by spirits though they get angrySo the Sage sees that the afflictions are at faultNot the persons who have the afflictions
Four Hundred Verses634 If all beings could achieve resultsAccording to their wish thenSince no one wants suffering No one would suffer
Lack of self-controlIf we think ldquoOther-powered It is not true It was he who got angry It is nothing to do with whether or not he was put up to it by the afflictions in his continuum He willingly got angry at me That is how he wanted itrdquo The reply is ldquoSo when he suffers is it because he first thought ldquoI need some sufferingrdquordquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds635 If when under the influence of the afflictionsPeople will even kill their treasured selvesHow can they not cause harmTo the bodies of others
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 162
The fault of doing harm to others either is or is not in the nature of living beings
ldquoIf it is in their nature it is wrong to get angryhelliprdquo
ldquoIf it is adventitious it is also wrong to be angryhelliprdquo
ldquoThis is not the case as it is the person who harms me so it is correct to be angry with this personrdquo
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds641 The stick and so forth directly cause the harmBut if I am angry at the one who throws itThen since hostility impels themIt is better to get angry at hostility
We donrsquot get angry at the gun but what caused the gun to go off
Same logic applies to the person and the affliction which caused the person to ldquogo offrdquo
Who to blame
Pollution SkyFactories
Gun Person Affliction
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds642 I at a former time inflictedHarm such as this on living beingsTherefore it is fitting that I who hurt othersShould receive this harm
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 164 Sha-bo-baldquoWhen you say lsquoI am not at faultrsquo it indicates that you in fact have not internalised even a bit of the teachingrdquo
Primary cause
Secondary cause
my action
the harmersentient being
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Donrsquot want suffering
Stop creating the causes
The harmer is so kind
Helping you exhaust your bad karma
What is patience
How to begin the cultivation of patience
Divisions of patience
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Discouragement = giving up a spiritual life
Spiritual life = virtuous life
Virtuous life = happy life
Why must I accept suffering
Harm from another person
Suffering from my own body
Suffering from my own thoughts
Harm from the environment
Difficulty in changing the mind
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
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Music
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2ACCEPTINGSUFFERING
3INTENT ON THE DHARMA
Incompatible factors1 HatredHostility2 Discouragement3 DislikeDisbelief
Patience is not allowing these factors to arise
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Ang
er
Ang
er
Nature exaggerates the bad qualities of an object
Ang
er
Function the wish to be separate from the object
Aversion Hate Rage
A mental factor thathellipagitates the mind through being unable to bear or through intending to harm the object
Dissatisfaction Frustration Anger
Attachment
Aversion
Ignorance
Attachment thwarted
Off the pitch I am nothing like the way I am on it The passion I have for football its very different Ive always expressed it like that thats the way I play but I also understand that I need to changeldquo Striker Luis Suarez
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds67 Having found its fuel of mental unhappinessIn the doing of what I do not wish forAnd in the hindering of what I wish forHatred develops and then destroys me
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds68 Therefore I should totally destroyThe fuel of this enemyThis enemy has no other functionThan that of causing me harm
Aversion Hate Rage
Patience LoveCompassion
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds66cd Whoever works hard and overcomes angerIs happy in this and future lives
Greater peace of mindGreater happinessContentment
Not apathetic insensitive or spaced out
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
6133cd Why do I not see that there will be great gloryFame and happiness in this very life
Lamrim Chenmo
Volume 2 pg 153 Bodhisattva LevelsldquoPersons who have patience will not have many enemies later on and they will not have many separations from those to whom they are close They will have much happiness and contentment They will have no regret at the time of deathhelliprdquo
Lamrim Chenmo
Volume 2 pg 153 Compendium of the perfectionsldquoPatience is the best approach for dealing with the inclination to disregard othersrsquo welfarehellip
The greatest strength for those who practice asceticismrdquo
Healing Anger by HH Dalai Lamaldquohellippatience becomes very important because only through patience is one able to overcome the obstacles to compassionrdquo
6134 While in cyclic existence patience causes Beauty freedom from sickness and fameBecause of these I shall live for a very long time
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds6127 It delights the tathagatasAnd perfectly accomplishes my own purposes as wellIt dispels the suffering of the worldTherefore I should always practice it
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds61 Whatever wholesome deedsSuch as generosity and making offerings to the sugatasHave been amassed over thousands of eonsWill all be destroyed by anger
The 10 Non-Virtuous ActionsBody Killing Stealing Sexual MisconductSpeech Lying Divisive Speech Harsh Speech Idle SpeechMind Covetousness Ill Will Wrong Views
BASIS OBJECT ATTITUDE (perception affliction motivation) amp COMPLETION
Harmful Intent (Malice Ill Will)
1)Ripened result rebirth in one of the three lower realms 2)Results similar to the cause
a) Experiences similar to the cause you will be a person who easily becomes frightened and panicky
b)Actions similar to the cause having the tendency to hurt others your anger and hatred increases
3)Environmental results having to live in a violent place where there is war and contagious diseases
Destroys fully ripened result
Destroys results similarto the cause
Delays positive results or lessens a positive result
Destroys from the root = never gives a result even if it meets the conditions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds63 My mind will not experience peaceIf it holds painful thoughts of hatredI shall find no joy or happinessUnable to sleep I shall feel unsettled
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquohellipwhen such intense anger and hatred arise it makes the best part of our brain which is the ability to judge between right and wrong and assess long-term and short-term consequences become totally inoperablerdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds64 Even those who depend on a masterWho cares for them with wealth and servicesWill overcome and killA master who gets angry
65ab By it friends and relatives are disheartenedThough he gathers people with gifts they will not serve him
Garland of Birth StoriesWhen your complexion is spoiled by the fire of anger You cannot look good though adorned with jewelleryYou may sleep on a good bed butYour mind suffers the sharp pains of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
65cd In brief no angry person is happy
ldquoYou always hurt the one you loverdquowords by Allan Roberts and music by Doris Fisher
You always hurt the one you love The one you shouldnt hurt at all You always take the sweetest rose And crush it till the petals fall
Khen Rinpoche Lobsang JamphelldquoIt is not possible for anger to become happinessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds62 There is no negativity like hatredAnd no fortitude like patienceTherefore earnestly cultivate Patience in a variety of ways
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 160-161 What would be reasonable grounds for anger towards harmdoers
ldquoThey first had the thought of wanting to harm me prepared the method and then either prevented my happiness or inflicted unpleasant physical or mental suffering so my anger is justifiedrdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
AFFLICTION
Unrealistic
thinking
Object
Seeds
Causes + Conditions = affliction arisesIncomplete or no causes + conditions = no affliction arises
Regardless of if they think ldquoI will cause malicerdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
We are willing to help someone if we know they are sick
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds109 Just as a doctor does not fight but helpsPatients who are possessed by spirits though they get angrySo the Sage sees that the afflictions are at faultNot the persons who have the afflictions
Four Hundred Verses634 If all beings could achieve resultsAccording to their wish thenSince no one wants suffering No one would suffer
Lack of self-controlIf we think ldquoOther-powered It is not true It was he who got angry It is nothing to do with whether or not he was put up to it by the afflictions in his continuum He willingly got angry at me That is how he wanted itrdquo The reply is ldquoSo when he suffers is it because he first thought ldquoI need some sufferingrdquordquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds635 If when under the influence of the afflictionsPeople will even kill their treasured selvesHow can they not cause harmTo the bodies of others
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 162
The fault of doing harm to others either is or is not in the nature of living beings
ldquoIf it is in their nature it is wrong to get angryhelliprdquo
ldquoIf it is adventitious it is also wrong to be angryhelliprdquo
ldquoThis is not the case as it is the person who harms me so it is correct to be angry with this personrdquo
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds641 The stick and so forth directly cause the harmBut if I am angry at the one who throws itThen since hostility impels themIt is better to get angry at hostility
We donrsquot get angry at the gun but what caused the gun to go off
Same logic applies to the person and the affliction which caused the person to ldquogo offrdquo
Who to blame
Pollution SkyFactories
Gun Person Affliction
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds642 I at a former time inflictedHarm such as this on living beingsTherefore it is fitting that I who hurt othersShould receive this harm
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 164 Sha-bo-baldquoWhen you say lsquoI am not at faultrsquo it indicates that you in fact have not internalised even a bit of the teachingrdquo
Primary cause
Secondary cause
my action
the harmersentient being
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Donrsquot want suffering
Stop creating the causes
The harmer is so kind
Helping you exhaust your bad karma
What is patience
How to begin the cultivation of patience
Divisions of patience
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Discouragement = giving up a spiritual life
Spiritual life = virtuous life
Virtuous life = happy life
Why must I accept suffering
Harm from another person
Suffering from my own body
Suffering from my own thoughts
Harm from the environment
Difficulty in changing the mind
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
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3INTENT ON THE DHARMA
Incompatible factors1 HatredHostility2 Discouragement3 DislikeDisbelief
Patience is not allowing these factors to arise
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Ang
er
Ang
er
Nature exaggerates the bad qualities of an object
Ang
er
Function the wish to be separate from the object
Aversion Hate Rage
A mental factor thathellipagitates the mind through being unable to bear or through intending to harm the object
Dissatisfaction Frustration Anger
Attachment
Aversion
Ignorance
Attachment thwarted
Off the pitch I am nothing like the way I am on it The passion I have for football its very different Ive always expressed it like that thats the way I play but I also understand that I need to changeldquo Striker Luis Suarez
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds67 Having found its fuel of mental unhappinessIn the doing of what I do not wish forAnd in the hindering of what I wish forHatred develops and then destroys me
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds68 Therefore I should totally destroyThe fuel of this enemyThis enemy has no other functionThan that of causing me harm
Aversion Hate Rage
Patience LoveCompassion
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds66cd Whoever works hard and overcomes angerIs happy in this and future lives
Greater peace of mindGreater happinessContentment
Not apathetic insensitive or spaced out
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
6133cd Why do I not see that there will be great gloryFame and happiness in this very life
Lamrim Chenmo
Volume 2 pg 153 Bodhisattva LevelsldquoPersons who have patience will not have many enemies later on and they will not have many separations from those to whom they are close They will have much happiness and contentment They will have no regret at the time of deathhelliprdquo
Lamrim Chenmo
Volume 2 pg 153 Compendium of the perfectionsldquoPatience is the best approach for dealing with the inclination to disregard othersrsquo welfarehellip
The greatest strength for those who practice asceticismrdquo
Healing Anger by HH Dalai Lamaldquohellippatience becomes very important because only through patience is one able to overcome the obstacles to compassionrdquo
6134 While in cyclic existence patience causes Beauty freedom from sickness and fameBecause of these I shall live for a very long time
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds6127 It delights the tathagatasAnd perfectly accomplishes my own purposes as wellIt dispels the suffering of the worldTherefore I should always practice it
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds61 Whatever wholesome deedsSuch as generosity and making offerings to the sugatasHave been amassed over thousands of eonsWill all be destroyed by anger
The 10 Non-Virtuous ActionsBody Killing Stealing Sexual MisconductSpeech Lying Divisive Speech Harsh Speech Idle SpeechMind Covetousness Ill Will Wrong Views
BASIS OBJECT ATTITUDE (perception affliction motivation) amp COMPLETION
Harmful Intent (Malice Ill Will)
1)Ripened result rebirth in one of the three lower realms 2)Results similar to the cause
a) Experiences similar to the cause you will be a person who easily becomes frightened and panicky
b)Actions similar to the cause having the tendency to hurt others your anger and hatred increases
3)Environmental results having to live in a violent place where there is war and contagious diseases
Destroys fully ripened result
Destroys results similarto the cause
Delays positive results or lessens a positive result
Destroys from the root = never gives a result even if it meets the conditions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds63 My mind will not experience peaceIf it holds painful thoughts of hatredI shall find no joy or happinessUnable to sleep I shall feel unsettled
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquohellipwhen such intense anger and hatred arise it makes the best part of our brain which is the ability to judge between right and wrong and assess long-term and short-term consequences become totally inoperablerdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds64 Even those who depend on a masterWho cares for them with wealth and servicesWill overcome and killA master who gets angry
65ab By it friends and relatives are disheartenedThough he gathers people with gifts they will not serve him
Garland of Birth StoriesWhen your complexion is spoiled by the fire of anger You cannot look good though adorned with jewelleryYou may sleep on a good bed butYour mind suffers the sharp pains of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
65cd In brief no angry person is happy
ldquoYou always hurt the one you loverdquowords by Allan Roberts and music by Doris Fisher
You always hurt the one you love The one you shouldnt hurt at all You always take the sweetest rose And crush it till the petals fall
Khen Rinpoche Lobsang JamphelldquoIt is not possible for anger to become happinessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds62 There is no negativity like hatredAnd no fortitude like patienceTherefore earnestly cultivate Patience in a variety of ways
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 160-161 What would be reasonable grounds for anger towards harmdoers
ldquoThey first had the thought of wanting to harm me prepared the method and then either prevented my happiness or inflicted unpleasant physical or mental suffering so my anger is justifiedrdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
AFFLICTION
Unrealistic
thinking
Object
Seeds
Causes + Conditions = affliction arisesIncomplete or no causes + conditions = no affliction arises
Regardless of if they think ldquoI will cause malicerdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
We are willing to help someone if we know they are sick
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds109 Just as a doctor does not fight but helpsPatients who are possessed by spirits though they get angrySo the Sage sees that the afflictions are at faultNot the persons who have the afflictions
Four Hundred Verses634 If all beings could achieve resultsAccording to their wish thenSince no one wants suffering No one would suffer
Lack of self-controlIf we think ldquoOther-powered It is not true It was he who got angry It is nothing to do with whether or not he was put up to it by the afflictions in his continuum He willingly got angry at me That is how he wanted itrdquo The reply is ldquoSo when he suffers is it because he first thought ldquoI need some sufferingrdquordquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds635 If when under the influence of the afflictionsPeople will even kill their treasured selvesHow can they not cause harmTo the bodies of others
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 162
The fault of doing harm to others either is or is not in the nature of living beings
ldquoIf it is in their nature it is wrong to get angryhelliprdquo
ldquoIf it is adventitious it is also wrong to be angryhelliprdquo
ldquoThis is not the case as it is the person who harms me so it is correct to be angry with this personrdquo
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds641 The stick and so forth directly cause the harmBut if I am angry at the one who throws itThen since hostility impels themIt is better to get angry at hostility
We donrsquot get angry at the gun but what caused the gun to go off
Same logic applies to the person and the affliction which caused the person to ldquogo offrdquo
Who to blame
Pollution SkyFactories
Gun Person Affliction
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds642 I at a former time inflictedHarm such as this on living beingsTherefore it is fitting that I who hurt othersShould receive this harm
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 164 Sha-bo-baldquoWhen you say lsquoI am not at faultrsquo it indicates that you in fact have not internalised even a bit of the teachingrdquo
Primary cause
Secondary cause
my action
the harmersentient being
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Donrsquot want suffering
Stop creating the causes
The harmer is so kind
Helping you exhaust your bad karma
What is patience
How to begin the cultivation of patience
Divisions of patience
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Discouragement = giving up a spiritual life
Spiritual life = virtuous life
Virtuous life = happy life
Why must I accept suffering
Harm from another person
Suffering from my own body
Suffering from my own thoughts
Harm from the environment
Difficulty in changing the mind
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Incompatible factors1 HatredHostility2 Discouragement3 DislikeDisbelief
Patience is not allowing these factors to arise
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Ang
er
Ang
er
Nature exaggerates the bad qualities of an object
Ang
er
Function the wish to be separate from the object
Aversion Hate Rage
A mental factor thathellipagitates the mind through being unable to bear or through intending to harm the object
Dissatisfaction Frustration Anger
Attachment
Aversion
Ignorance
Attachment thwarted
Off the pitch I am nothing like the way I am on it The passion I have for football its very different Ive always expressed it like that thats the way I play but I also understand that I need to changeldquo Striker Luis Suarez
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds67 Having found its fuel of mental unhappinessIn the doing of what I do not wish forAnd in the hindering of what I wish forHatred develops and then destroys me
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds68 Therefore I should totally destroyThe fuel of this enemyThis enemy has no other functionThan that of causing me harm
Aversion Hate Rage
Patience LoveCompassion
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds66cd Whoever works hard and overcomes angerIs happy in this and future lives
Greater peace of mindGreater happinessContentment
Not apathetic insensitive or spaced out
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
6133cd Why do I not see that there will be great gloryFame and happiness in this very life
Lamrim Chenmo
Volume 2 pg 153 Bodhisattva LevelsldquoPersons who have patience will not have many enemies later on and they will not have many separations from those to whom they are close They will have much happiness and contentment They will have no regret at the time of deathhelliprdquo
Lamrim Chenmo
Volume 2 pg 153 Compendium of the perfectionsldquoPatience is the best approach for dealing with the inclination to disregard othersrsquo welfarehellip
The greatest strength for those who practice asceticismrdquo
Healing Anger by HH Dalai Lamaldquohellippatience becomes very important because only through patience is one able to overcome the obstacles to compassionrdquo
6134 While in cyclic existence patience causes Beauty freedom from sickness and fameBecause of these I shall live for a very long time
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds6127 It delights the tathagatasAnd perfectly accomplishes my own purposes as wellIt dispels the suffering of the worldTherefore I should always practice it
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds61 Whatever wholesome deedsSuch as generosity and making offerings to the sugatasHave been amassed over thousands of eonsWill all be destroyed by anger
The 10 Non-Virtuous ActionsBody Killing Stealing Sexual MisconductSpeech Lying Divisive Speech Harsh Speech Idle SpeechMind Covetousness Ill Will Wrong Views
BASIS OBJECT ATTITUDE (perception affliction motivation) amp COMPLETION
Harmful Intent (Malice Ill Will)
1)Ripened result rebirth in one of the three lower realms 2)Results similar to the cause
a) Experiences similar to the cause you will be a person who easily becomes frightened and panicky
b)Actions similar to the cause having the tendency to hurt others your anger and hatred increases
3)Environmental results having to live in a violent place where there is war and contagious diseases
Destroys fully ripened result
Destroys results similarto the cause
Delays positive results or lessens a positive result
Destroys from the root = never gives a result even if it meets the conditions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds63 My mind will not experience peaceIf it holds painful thoughts of hatredI shall find no joy or happinessUnable to sleep I shall feel unsettled
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquohellipwhen such intense anger and hatred arise it makes the best part of our brain which is the ability to judge between right and wrong and assess long-term and short-term consequences become totally inoperablerdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds64 Even those who depend on a masterWho cares for them with wealth and servicesWill overcome and killA master who gets angry
65ab By it friends and relatives are disheartenedThough he gathers people with gifts they will not serve him
Garland of Birth StoriesWhen your complexion is spoiled by the fire of anger You cannot look good though adorned with jewelleryYou may sleep on a good bed butYour mind suffers the sharp pains of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
65cd In brief no angry person is happy
ldquoYou always hurt the one you loverdquowords by Allan Roberts and music by Doris Fisher
You always hurt the one you love The one you shouldnt hurt at all You always take the sweetest rose And crush it till the petals fall
Khen Rinpoche Lobsang JamphelldquoIt is not possible for anger to become happinessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds62 There is no negativity like hatredAnd no fortitude like patienceTherefore earnestly cultivate Patience in a variety of ways
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 160-161 What would be reasonable grounds for anger towards harmdoers
ldquoThey first had the thought of wanting to harm me prepared the method and then either prevented my happiness or inflicted unpleasant physical or mental suffering so my anger is justifiedrdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
AFFLICTION
Unrealistic
thinking
Object
Seeds
Causes + Conditions = affliction arisesIncomplete or no causes + conditions = no affliction arises
Regardless of if they think ldquoI will cause malicerdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
We are willing to help someone if we know they are sick
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds109 Just as a doctor does not fight but helpsPatients who are possessed by spirits though they get angrySo the Sage sees that the afflictions are at faultNot the persons who have the afflictions
Four Hundred Verses634 If all beings could achieve resultsAccording to their wish thenSince no one wants suffering No one would suffer
Lack of self-controlIf we think ldquoOther-powered It is not true It was he who got angry It is nothing to do with whether or not he was put up to it by the afflictions in his continuum He willingly got angry at me That is how he wanted itrdquo The reply is ldquoSo when he suffers is it because he first thought ldquoI need some sufferingrdquordquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds635 If when under the influence of the afflictionsPeople will even kill their treasured selvesHow can they not cause harmTo the bodies of others
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 162
The fault of doing harm to others either is or is not in the nature of living beings
ldquoIf it is in their nature it is wrong to get angryhelliprdquo
ldquoIf it is adventitious it is also wrong to be angryhelliprdquo
ldquoThis is not the case as it is the person who harms me so it is correct to be angry with this personrdquo
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds641 The stick and so forth directly cause the harmBut if I am angry at the one who throws itThen since hostility impels themIt is better to get angry at hostility
We donrsquot get angry at the gun but what caused the gun to go off
Same logic applies to the person and the affliction which caused the person to ldquogo offrdquo
Who to blame
Pollution SkyFactories
Gun Person Affliction
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds642 I at a former time inflictedHarm such as this on living beingsTherefore it is fitting that I who hurt othersShould receive this harm
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 164 Sha-bo-baldquoWhen you say lsquoI am not at faultrsquo it indicates that you in fact have not internalised even a bit of the teachingrdquo
Primary cause
Secondary cause
my action
the harmersentient being
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Donrsquot want suffering
Stop creating the causes
The harmer is so kind
Helping you exhaust your bad karma
What is patience
How to begin the cultivation of patience
Divisions of patience
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Discouragement = giving up a spiritual life
Spiritual life = virtuous life
Virtuous life = happy life
Why must I accept suffering
Harm from another person
Suffering from my own body
Suffering from my own thoughts
Harm from the environment
Difficulty in changing the mind
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
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Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
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Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
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Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Ang
er
Ang
er
Nature exaggerates the bad qualities of an object
Ang
er
Function the wish to be separate from the object
Aversion Hate Rage
A mental factor thathellipagitates the mind through being unable to bear or through intending to harm the object
Dissatisfaction Frustration Anger
Attachment
Aversion
Ignorance
Attachment thwarted
Off the pitch I am nothing like the way I am on it The passion I have for football its very different Ive always expressed it like that thats the way I play but I also understand that I need to changeldquo Striker Luis Suarez
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds67 Having found its fuel of mental unhappinessIn the doing of what I do not wish forAnd in the hindering of what I wish forHatred develops and then destroys me
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds68 Therefore I should totally destroyThe fuel of this enemyThis enemy has no other functionThan that of causing me harm
Aversion Hate Rage
Patience LoveCompassion
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds66cd Whoever works hard and overcomes angerIs happy in this and future lives
Greater peace of mindGreater happinessContentment
Not apathetic insensitive or spaced out
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
6133cd Why do I not see that there will be great gloryFame and happiness in this very life
Lamrim Chenmo
Volume 2 pg 153 Bodhisattva LevelsldquoPersons who have patience will not have many enemies later on and they will not have many separations from those to whom they are close They will have much happiness and contentment They will have no regret at the time of deathhelliprdquo
Lamrim Chenmo
Volume 2 pg 153 Compendium of the perfectionsldquoPatience is the best approach for dealing with the inclination to disregard othersrsquo welfarehellip
The greatest strength for those who practice asceticismrdquo
Healing Anger by HH Dalai Lamaldquohellippatience becomes very important because only through patience is one able to overcome the obstacles to compassionrdquo
6134 While in cyclic existence patience causes Beauty freedom from sickness and fameBecause of these I shall live for a very long time
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds6127 It delights the tathagatasAnd perfectly accomplishes my own purposes as wellIt dispels the suffering of the worldTherefore I should always practice it
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds61 Whatever wholesome deedsSuch as generosity and making offerings to the sugatasHave been amassed over thousands of eonsWill all be destroyed by anger
The 10 Non-Virtuous ActionsBody Killing Stealing Sexual MisconductSpeech Lying Divisive Speech Harsh Speech Idle SpeechMind Covetousness Ill Will Wrong Views
BASIS OBJECT ATTITUDE (perception affliction motivation) amp COMPLETION
Harmful Intent (Malice Ill Will)
1)Ripened result rebirth in one of the three lower realms 2)Results similar to the cause
a) Experiences similar to the cause you will be a person who easily becomes frightened and panicky
b)Actions similar to the cause having the tendency to hurt others your anger and hatred increases
3)Environmental results having to live in a violent place where there is war and contagious diseases
Destroys fully ripened result
Destroys results similarto the cause
Delays positive results or lessens a positive result
Destroys from the root = never gives a result even if it meets the conditions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds63 My mind will not experience peaceIf it holds painful thoughts of hatredI shall find no joy or happinessUnable to sleep I shall feel unsettled
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquohellipwhen such intense anger and hatred arise it makes the best part of our brain which is the ability to judge between right and wrong and assess long-term and short-term consequences become totally inoperablerdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds64 Even those who depend on a masterWho cares for them with wealth and servicesWill overcome and killA master who gets angry
65ab By it friends and relatives are disheartenedThough he gathers people with gifts they will not serve him
Garland of Birth StoriesWhen your complexion is spoiled by the fire of anger You cannot look good though adorned with jewelleryYou may sleep on a good bed butYour mind suffers the sharp pains of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
65cd In brief no angry person is happy
ldquoYou always hurt the one you loverdquowords by Allan Roberts and music by Doris Fisher
You always hurt the one you love The one you shouldnt hurt at all You always take the sweetest rose And crush it till the petals fall
Khen Rinpoche Lobsang JamphelldquoIt is not possible for anger to become happinessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds62 There is no negativity like hatredAnd no fortitude like patienceTherefore earnestly cultivate Patience in a variety of ways
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 160-161 What would be reasonable grounds for anger towards harmdoers
ldquoThey first had the thought of wanting to harm me prepared the method and then either prevented my happiness or inflicted unpleasant physical or mental suffering so my anger is justifiedrdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
AFFLICTION
Unrealistic
thinking
Object
Seeds
Causes + Conditions = affliction arisesIncomplete or no causes + conditions = no affliction arises
Regardless of if they think ldquoI will cause malicerdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
We are willing to help someone if we know they are sick
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds109 Just as a doctor does not fight but helpsPatients who are possessed by spirits though they get angrySo the Sage sees that the afflictions are at faultNot the persons who have the afflictions
Four Hundred Verses634 If all beings could achieve resultsAccording to their wish thenSince no one wants suffering No one would suffer
Lack of self-controlIf we think ldquoOther-powered It is not true It was he who got angry It is nothing to do with whether or not he was put up to it by the afflictions in his continuum He willingly got angry at me That is how he wanted itrdquo The reply is ldquoSo when he suffers is it because he first thought ldquoI need some sufferingrdquordquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds635 If when under the influence of the afflictionsPeople will even kill their treasured selvesHow can they not cause harmTo the bodies of others
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 162
The fault of doing harm to others either is or is not in the nature of living beings
ldquoIf it is in their nature it is wrong to get angryhelliprdquo
ldquoIf it is adventitious it is also wrong to be angryhelliprdquo
ldquoThis is not the case as it is the person who harms me so it is correct to be angry with this personrdquo
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds641 The stick and so forth directly cause the harmBut if I am angry at the one who throws itThen since hostility impels themIt is better to get angry at hostility
We donrsquot get angry at the gun but what caused the gun to go off
Same logic applies to the person and the affliction which caused the person to ldquogo offrdquo
Who to blame
Pollution SkyFactories
Gun Person Affliction
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds642 I at a former time inflictedHarm such as this on living beingsTherefore it is fitting that I who hurt othersShould receive this harm
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 164 Sha-bo-baldquoWhen you say lsquoI am not at faultrsquo it indicates that you in fact have not internalised even a bit of the teachingrdquo
Primary cause
Secondary cause
my action
the harmersentient being
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Donrsquot want suffering
Stop creating the causes
The harmer is so kind
Helping you exhaust your bad karma
What is patience
How to begin the cultivation of patience
Divisions of patience
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Discouragement = giving up a spiritual life
Spiritual life = virtuous life
Virtuous life = happy life
Why must I accept suffering
Harm from another person
Suffering from my own body
Suffering from my own thoughts
Harm from the environment
Difficulty in changing the mind
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Ang
er
Ang
er
Nature exaggerates the bad qualities of an object
Ang
er
Function the wish to be separate from the object
Aversion Hate Rage
A mental factor thathellipagitates the mind through being unable to bear or through intending to harm the object
Dissatisfaction Frustration Anger
Attachment
Aversion
Ignorance
Attachment thwarted
Off the pitch I am nothing like the way I am on it The passion I have for football its very different Ive always expressed it like that thats the way I play but I also understand that I need to changeldquo Striker Luis Suarez
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds67 Having found its fuel of mental unhappinessIn the doing of what I do not wish forAnd in the hindering of what I wish forHatred develops and then destroys me
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds68 Therefore I should totally destroyThe fuel of this enemyThis enemy has no other functionThan that of causing me harm
Aversion Hate Rage
Patience LoveCompassion
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds66cd Whoever works hard and overcomes angerIs happy in this and future lives
Greater peace of mindGreater happinessContentment
Not apathetic insensitive or spaced out
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
6133cd Why do I not see that there will be great gloryFame and happiness in this very life
Lamrim Chenmo
Volume 2 pg 153 Bodhisattva LevelsldquoPersons who have patience will not have many enemies later on and they will not have many separations from those to whom they are close They will have much happiness and contentment They will have no regret at the time of deathhelliprdquo
Lamrim Chenmo
Volume 2 pg 153 Compendium of the perfectionsldquoPatience is the best approach for dealing with the inclination to disregard othersrsquo welfarehellip
The greatest strength for those who practice asceticismrdquo
Healing Anger by HH Dalai Lamaldquohellippatience becomes very important because only through patience is one able to overcome the obstacles to compassionrdquo
6134 While in cyclic existence patience causes Beauty freedom from sickness and fameBecause of these I shall live for a very long time
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds6127 It delights the tathagatasAnd perfectly accomplishes my own purposes as wellIt dispels the suffering of the worldTherefore I should always practice it
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds61 Whatever wholesome deedsSuch as generosity and making offerings to the sugatasHave been amassed over thousands of eonsWill all be destroyed by anger
The 10 Non-Virtuous ActionsBody Killing Stealing Sexual MisconductSpeech Lying Divisive Speech Harsh Speech Idle SpeechMind Covetousness Ill Will Wrong Views
BASIS OBJECT ATTITUDE (perception affliction motivation) amp COMPLETION
Harmful Intent (Malice Ill Will)
1)Ripened result rebirth in one of the three lower realms 2)Results similar to the cause
a) Experiences similar to the cause you will be a person who easily becomes frightened and panicky
b)Actions similar to the cause having the tendency to hurt others your anger and hatred increases
3)Environmental results having to live in a violent place where there is war and contagious diseases
Destroys fully ripened result
Destroys results similarto the cause
Delays positive results or lessens a positive result
Destroys from the root = never gives a result even if it meets the conditions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds63 My mind will not experience peaceIf it holds painful thoughts of hatredI shall find no joy or happinessUnable to sleep I shall feel unsettled
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquohellipwhen such intense anger and hatred arise it makes the best part of our brain which is the ability to judge between right and wrong and assess long-term and short-term consequences become totally inoperablerdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds64 Even those who depend on a masterWho cares for them with wealth and servicesWill overcome and killA master who gets angry
65ab By it friends and relatives are disheartenedThough he gathers people with gifts they will not serve him
Garland of Birth StoriesWhen your complexion is spoiled by the fire of anger You cannot look good though adorned with jewelleryYou may sleep on a good bed butYour mind suffers the sharp pains of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
65cd In brief no angry person is happy
ldquoYou always hurt the one you loverdquowords by Allan Roberts and music by Doris Fisher
You always hurt the one you love The one you shouldnt hurt at all You always take the sweetest rose And crush it till the petals fall
Khen Rinpoche Lobsang JamphelldquoIt is not possible for anger to become happinessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds62 There is no negativity like hatredAnd no fortitude like patienceTherefore earnestly cultivate Patience in a variety of ways
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 160-161 What would be reasonable grounds for anger towards harmdoers
ldquoThey first had the thought of wanting to harm me prepared the method and then either prevented my happiness or inflicted unpleasant physical or mental suffering so my anger is justifiedrdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
AFFLICTION
Unrealistic
thinking
Object
Seeds
Causes + Conditions = affliction arisesIncomplete or no causes + conditions = no affliction arises
Regardless of if they think ldquoI will cause malicerdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
We are willing to help someone if we know they are sick
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds109 Just as a doctor does not fight but helpsPatients who are possessed by spirits though they get angrySo the Sage sees that the afflictions are at faultNot the persons who have the afflictions
Four Hundred Verses634 If all beings could achieve resultsAccording to their wish thenSince no one wants suffering No one would suffer
Lack of self-controlIf we think ldquoOther-powered It is not true It was he who got angry It is nothing to do with whether or not he was put up to it by the afflictions in his continuum He willingly got angry at me That is how he wanted itrdquo The reply is ldquoSo when he suffers is it because he first thought ldquoI need some sufferingrdquordquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds635 If when under the influence of the afflictionsPeople will even kill their treasured selvesHow can they not cause harmTo the bodies of others
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 162
The fault of doing harm to others either is or is not in the nature of living beings
ldquoIf it is in their nature it is wrong to get angryhelliprdquo
ldquoIf it is adventitious it is also wrong to be angryhelliprdquo
ldquoThis is not the case as it is the person who harms me so it is correct to be angry with this personrdquo
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds641 The stick and so forth directly cause the harmBut if I am angry at the one who throws itThen since hostility impels themIt is better to get angry at hostility
We donrsquot get angry at the gun but what caused the gun to go off
Same logic applies to the person and the affliction which caused the person to ldquogo offrdquo
Who to blame
Pollution SkyFactories
Gun Person Affliction
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds642 I at a former time inflictedHarm such as this on living beingsTherefore it is fitting that I who hurt othersShould receive this harm
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 164 Sha-bo-baldquoWhen you say lsquoI am not at faultrsquo it indicates that you in fact have not internalised even a bit of the teachingrdquo
Primary cause
Secondary cause
my action
the harmersentient being
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Donrsquot want suffering
Stop creating the causes
The harmer is so kind
Helping you exhaust your bad karma
What is patience
How to begin the cultivation of patience
Divisions of patience
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Discouragement = giving up a spiritual life
Spiritual life = virtuous life
Virtuous life = happy life
Why must I accept suffering
Harm from another person
Suffering from my own body
Suffering from my own thoughts
Harm from the environment
Difficulty in changing the mind
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Ang
er
Nature exaggerates the bad qualities of an object
Ang
er
Function the wish to be separate from the object
Aversion Hate Rage
A mental factor thathellipagitates the mind through being unable to bear or through intending to harm the object
Dissatisfaction Frustration Anger
Attachment
Aversion
Ignorance
Attachment thwarted
Off the pitch I am nothing like the way I am on it The passion I have for football its very different Ive always expressed it like that thats the way I play but I also understand that I need to changeldquo Striker Luis Suarez
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds67 Having found its fuel of mental unhappinessIn the doing of what I do not wish forAnd in the hindering of what I wish forHatred develops and then destroys me
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds68 Therefore I should totally destroyThe fuel of this enemyThis enemy has no other functionThan that of causing me harm
Aversion Hate Rage
Patience LoveCompassion
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds66cd Whoever works hard and overcomes angerIs happy in this and future lives
Greater peace of mindGreater happinessContentment
Not apathetic insensitive or spaced out
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
6133cd Why do I not see that there will be great gloryFame and happiness in this very life
Lamrim Chenmo
Volume 2 pg 153 Bodhisattva LevelsldquoPersons who have patience will not have many enemies later on and they will not have many separations from those to whom they are close They will have much happiness and contentment They will have no regret at the time of deathhelliprdquo
Lamrim Chenmo
Volume 2 pg 153 Compendium of the perfectionsldquoPatience is the best approach for dealing with the inclination to disregard othersrsquo welfarehellip
The greatest strength for those who practice asceticismrdquo
Healing Anger by HH Dalai Lamaldquohellippatience becomes very important because only through patience is one able to overcome the obstacles to compassionrdquo
6134 While in cyclic existence patience causes Beauty freedom from sickness and fameBecause of these I shall live for a very long time
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds6127 It delights the tathagatasAnd perfectly accomplishes my own purposes as wellIt dispels the suffering of the worldTherefore I should always practice it
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds61 Whatever wholesome deedsSuch as generosity and making offerings to the sugatasHave been amassed over thousands of eonsWill all be destroyed by anger
The 10 Non-Virtuous ActionsBody Killing Stealing Sexual MisconductSpeech Lying Divisive Speech Harsh Speech Idle SpeechMind Covetousness Ill Will Wrong Views
BASIS OBJECT ATTITUDE (perception affliction motivation) amp COMPLETION
Harmful Intent (Malice Ill Will)
1)Ripened result rebirth in one of the three lower realms 2)Results similar to the cause
a) Experiences similar to the cause you will be a person who easily becomes frightened and panicky
b)Actions similar to the cause having the tendency to hurt others your anger and hatred increases
3)Environmental results having to live in a violent place where there is war and contagious diseases
Destroys fully ripened result
Destroys results similarto the cause
Delays positive results or lessens a positive result
Destroys from the root = never gives a result even if it meets the conditions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds63 My mind will not experience peaceIf it holds painful thoughts of hatredI shall find no joy or happinessUnable to sleep I shall feel unsettled
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquohellipwhen such intense anger and hatred arise it makes the best part of our brain which is the ability to judge between right and wrong and assess long-term and short-term consequences become totally inoperablerdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds64 Even those who depend on a masterWho cares for them with wealth and servicesWill overcome and killA master who gets angry
65ab By it friends and relatives are disheartenedThough he gathers people with gifts they will not serve him
Garland of Birth StoriesWhen your complexion is spoiled by the fire of anger You cannot look good though adorned with jewelleryYou may sleep on a good bed butYour mind suffers the sharp pains of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
65cd In brief no angry person is happy
ldquoYou always hurt the one you loverdquowords by Allan Roberts and music by Doris Fisher
You always hurt the one you love The one you shouldnt hurt at all You always take the sweetest rose And crush it till the petals fall
Khen Rinpoche Lobsang JamphelldquoIt is not possible for anger to become happinessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds62 There is no negativity like hatredAnd no fortitude like patienceTherefore earnestly cultivate Patience in a variety of ways
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 160-161 What would be reasonable grounds for anger towards harmdoers
ldquoThey first had the thought of wanting to harm me prepared the method and then either prevented my happiness or inflicted unpleasant physical or mental suffering so my anger is justifiedrdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
AFFLICTION
Unrealistic
thinking
Object
Seeds
Causes + Conditions = affliction arisesIncomplete or no causes + conditions = no affliction arises
Regardless of if they think ldquoI will cause malicerdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
We are willing to help someone if we know they are sick
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds109 Just as a doctor does not fight but helpsPatients who are possessed by spirits though they get angrySo the Sage sees that the afflictions are at faultNot the persons who have the afflictions
Four Hundred Verses634 If all beings could achieve resultsAccording to their wish thenSince no one wants suffering No one would suffer
Lack of self-controlIf we think ldquoOther-powered It is not true It was he who got angry It is nothing to do with whether or not he was put up to it by the afflictions in his continuum He willingly got angry at me That is how he wanted itrdquo The reply is ldquoSo when he suffers is it because he first thought ldquoI need some sufferingrdquordquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds635 If when under the influence of the afflictionsPeople will even kill their treasured selvesHow can they not cause harmTo the bodies of others
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 162
The fault of doing harm to others either is or is not in the nature of living beings
ldquoIf it is in their nature it is wrong to get angryhelliprdquo
ldquoIf it is adventitious it is also wrong to be angryhelliprdquo
ldquoThis is not the case as it is the person who harms me so it is correct to be angry with this personrdquo
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds641 The stick and so forth directly cause the harmBut if I am angry at the one who throws itThen since hostility impels themIt is better to get angry at hostility
We donrsquot get angry at the gun but what caused the gun to go off
Same logic applies to the person and the affliction which caused the person to ldquogo offrdquo
Who to blame
Pollution SkyFactories
Gun Person Affliction
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds642 I at a former time inflictedHarm such as this on living beingsTherefore it is fitting that I who hurt othersShould receive this harm
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 164 Sha-bo-baldquoWhen you say lsquoI am not at faultrsquo it indicates that you in fact have not internalised even a bit of the teachingrdquo
Primary cause
Secondary cause
my action
the harmersentient being
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Donrsquot want suffering
Stop creating the causes
The harmer is so kind
Helping you exhaust your bad karma
What is patience
How to begin the cultivation of patience
Divisions of patience
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Discouragement = giving up a spiritual life
Spiritual life = virtuous life
Virtuous life = happy life
Why must I accept suffering
Harm from another person
Suffering from my own body
Suffering from my own thoughts
Harm from the environment
Difficulty in changing the mind
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
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Ang
er
Function the wish to be separate from the object
Aversion Hate Rage
A mental factor thathellipagitates the mind through being unable to bear or through intending to harm the object
Dissatisfaction Frustration Anger
Attachment
Aversion
Ignorance
Attachment thwarted
Off the pitch I am nothing like the way I am on it The passion I have for football its very different Ive always expressed it like that thats the way I play but I also understand that I need to changeldquo Striker Luis Suarez
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds67 Having found its fuel of mental unhappinessIn the doing of what I do not wish forAnd in the hindering of what I wish forHatred develops and then destroys me
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds68 Therefore I should totally destroyThe fuel of this enemyThis enemy has no other functionThan that of causing me harm
Aversion Hate Rage
Patience LoveCompassion
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds66cd Whoever works hard and overcomes angerIs happy in this and future lives
Greater peace of mindGreater happinessContentment
Not apathetic insensitive or spaced out
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
6133cd Why do I not see that there will be great gloryFame and happiness in this very life
Lamrim Chenmo
Volume 2 pg 153 Bodhisattva LevelsldquoPersons who have patience will not have many enemies later on and they will not have many separations from those to whom they are close They will have much happiness and contentment They will have no regret at the time of deathhelliprdquo
Lamrim Chenmo
Volume 2 pg 153 Compendium of the perfectionsldquoPatience is the best approach for dealing with the inclination to disregard othersrsquo welfarehellip
The greatest strength for those who practice asceticismrdquo
Healing Anger by HH Dalai Lamaldquohellippatience becomes very important because only through patience is one able to overcome the obstacles to compassionrdquo
6134 While in cyclic existence patience causes Beauty freedom from sickness and fameBecause of these I shall live for a very long time
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds6127 It delights the tathagatasAnd perfectly accomplishes my own purposes as wellIt dispels the suffering of the worldTherefore I should always practice it
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds61 Whatever wholesome deedsSuch as generosity and making offerings to the sugatasHave been amassed over thousands of eonsWill all be destroyed by anger
The 10 Non-Virtuous ActionsBody Killing Stealing Sexual MisconductSpeech Lying Divisive Speech Harsh Speech Idle SpeechMind Covetousness Ill Will Wrong Views
BASIS OBJECT ATTITUDE (perception affliction motivation) amp COMPLETION
Harmful Intent (Malice Ill Will)
1)Ripened result rebirth in one of the three lower realms 2)Results similar to the cause
a) Experiences similar to the cause you will be a person who easily becomes frightened and panicky
b)Actions similar to the cause having the tendency to hurt others your anger and hatred increases
3)Environmental results having to live in a violent place where there is war and contagious diseases
Destroys fully ripened result
Destroys results similarto the cause
Delays positive results or lessens a positive result
Destroys from the root = never gives a result even if it meets the conditions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds63 My mind will not experience peaceIf it holds painful thoughts of hatredI shall find no joy or happinessUnable to sleep I shall feel unsettled
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquohellipwhen such intense anger and hatred arise it makes the best part of our brain which is the ability to judge between right and wrong and assess long-term and short-term consequences become totally inoperablerdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds64 Even those who depend on a masterWho cares for them with wealth and servicesWill overcome and killA master who gets angry
65ab By it friends and relatives are disheartenedThough he gathers people with gifts they will not serve him
Garland of Birth StoriesWhen your complexion is spoiled by the fire of anger You cannot look good though adorned with jewelleryYou may sleep on a good bed butYour mind suffers the sharp pains of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
65cd In brief no angry person is happy
ldquoYou always hurt the one you loverdquowords by Allan Roberts and music by Doris Fisher
You always hurt the one you love The one you shouldnt hurt at all You always take the sweetest rose And crush it till the petals fall
Khen Rinpoche Lobsang JamphelldquoIt is not possible for anger to become happinessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds62 There is no negativity like hatredAnd no fortitude like patienceTherefore earnestly cultivate Patience in a variety of ways
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 160-161 What would be reasonable grounds for anger towards harmdoers
ldquoThey first had the thought of wanting to harm me prepared the method and then either prevented my happiness or inflicted unpleasant physical or mental suffering so my anger is justifiedrdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
AFFLICTION
Unrealistic
thinking
Object
Seeds
Causes + Conditions = affliction arisesIncomplete or no causes + conditions = no affliction arises
Regardless of if they think ldquoI will cause malicerdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
We are willing to help someone if we know they are sick
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds109 Just as a doctor does not fight but helpsPatients who are possessed by spirits though they get angrySo the Sage sees that the afflictions are at faultNot the persons who have the afflictions
Four Hundred Verses634 If all beings could achieve resultsAccording to their wish thenSince no one wants suffering No one would suffer
Lack of self-controlIf we think ldquoOther-powered It is not true It was he who got angry It is nothing to do with whether or not he was put up to it by the afflictions in his continuum He willingly got angry at me That is how he wanted itrdquo The reply is ldquoSo when he suffers is it because he first thought ldquoI need some sufferingrdquordquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds635 If when under the influence of the afflictionsPeople will even kill their treasured selvesHow can they not cause harmTo the bodies of others
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 162
The fault of doing harm to others either is or is not in the nature of living beings
ldquoIf it is in their nature it is wrong to get angryhelliprdquo
ldquoIf it is adventitious it is also wrong to be angryhelliprdquo
ldquoThis is not the case as it is the person who harms me so it is correct to be angry with this personrdquo
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds641 The stick and so forth directly cause the harmBut if I am angry at the one who throws itThen since hostility impels themIt is better to get angry at hostility
We donrsquot get angry at the gun but what caused the gun to go off
Same logic applies to the person and the affliction which caused the person to ldquogo offrdquo
Who to blame
Pollution SkyFactories
Gun Person Affliction
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds642 I at a former time inflictedHarm such as this on living beingsTherefore it is fitting that I who hurt othersShould receive this harm
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 164 Sha-bo-baldquoWhen you say lsquoI am not at faultrsquo it indicates that you in fact have not internalised even a bit of the teachingrdquo
Primary cause
Secondary cause
my action
the harmersentient being
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Donrsquot want suffering
Stop creating the causes
The harmer is so kind
Helping you exhaust your bad karma
What is patience
How to begin the cultivation of patience
Divisions of patience
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Discouragement = giving up a spiritual life
Spiritual life = virtuous life
Virtuous life = happy life
Why must I accept suffering
Harm from another person
Suffering from my own body
Suffering from my own thoughts
Harm from the environment
Difficulty in changing the mind
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
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Aversion Hate Rage
A mental factor thathellipagitates the mind through being unable to bear or through intending to harm the object
Dissatisfaction Frustration Anger
Attachment
Aversion
Ignorance
Attachment thwarted
Off the pitch I am nothing like the way I am on it The passion I have for football its very different Ive always expressed it like that thats the way I play but I also understand that I need to changeldquo Striker Luis Suarez
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds67 Having found its fuel of mental unhappinessIn the doing of what I do not wish forAnd in the hindering of what I wish forHatred develops and then destroys me
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds68 Therefore I should totally destroyThe fuel of this enemyThis enemy has no other functionThan that of causing me harm
Aversion Hate Rage
Patience LoveCompassion
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds66cd Whoever works hard and overcomes angerIs happy in this and future lives
Greater peace of mindGreater happinessContentment
Not apathetic insensitive or spaced out
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
6133cd Why do I not see that there will be great gloryFame and happiness in this very life
Lamrim Chenmo
Volume 2 pg 153 Bodhisattva LevelsldquoPersons who have patience will not have many enemies later on and they will not have many separations from those to whom they are close They will have much happiness and contentment They will have no regret at the time of deathhelliprdquo
Lamrim Chenmo
Volume 2 pg 153 Compendium of the perfectionsldquoPatience is the best approach for dealing with the inclination to disregard othersrsquo welfarehellip
The greatest strength for those who practice asceticismrdquo
Healing Anger by HH Dalai Lamaldquohellippatience becomes very important because only through patience is one able to overcome the obstacles to compassionrdquo
6134 While in cyclic existence patience causes Beauty freedom from sickness and fameBecause of these I shall live for a very long time
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds6127 It delights the tathagatasAnd perfectly accomplishes my own purposes as wellIt dispels the suffering of the worldTherefore I should always practice it
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds61 Whatever wholesome deedsSuch as generosity and making offerings to the sugatasHave been amassed over thousands of eonsWill all be destroyed by anger
The 10 Non-Virtuous ActionsBody Killing Stealing Sexual MisconductSpeech Lying Divisive Speech Harsh Speech Idle SpeechMind Covetousness Ill Will Wrong Views
BASIS OBJECT ATTITUDE (perception affliction motivation) amp COMPLETION
Harmful Intent (Malice Ill Will)
1)Ripened result rebirth in one of the three lower realms 2)Results similar to the cause
a) Experiences similar to the cause you will be a person who easily becomes frightened and panicky
b)Actions similar to the cause having the tendency to hurt others your anger and hatred increases
3)Environmental results having to live in a violent place where there is war and contagious diseases
Destroys fully ripened result
Destroys results similarto the cause
Delays positive results or lessens a positive result
Destroys from the root = never gives a result even if it meets the conditions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds63 My mind will not experience peaceIf it holds painful thoughts of hatredI shall find no joy or happinessUnable to sleep I shall feel unsettled
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquohellipwhen such intense anger and hatred arise it makes the best part of our brain which is the ability to judge between right and wrong and assess long-term and short-term consequences become totally inoperablerdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds64 Even those who depend on a masterWho cares for them with wealth and servicesWill overcome and killA master who gets angry
65ab By it friends and relatives are disheartenedThough he gathers people with gifts they will not serve him
Garland of Birth StoriesWhen your complexion is spoiled by the fire of anger You cannot look good though adorned with jewelleryYou may sleep on a good bed butYour mind suffers the sharp pains of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
65cd In brief no angry person is happy
ldquoYou always hurt the one you loverdquowords by Allan Roberts and music by Doris Fisher
You always hurt the one you love The one you shouldnt hurt at all You always take the sweetest rose And crush it till the petals fall
Khen Rinpoche Lobsang JamphelldquoIt is not possible for anger to become happinessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds62 There is no negativity like hatredAnd no fortitude like patienceTherefore earnestly cultivate Patience in a variety of ways
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 160-161 What would be reasonable grounds for anger towards harmdoers
ldquoThey first had the thought of wanting to harm me prepared the method and then either prevented my happiness or inflicted unpleasant physical or mental suffering so my anger is justifiedrdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
AFFLICTION
Unrealistic
thinking
Object
Seeds
Causes + Conditions = affliction arisesIncomplete or no causes + conditions = no affliction arises
Regardless of if they think ldquoI will cause malicerdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
We are willing to help someone if we know they are sick
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds109 Just as a doctor does not fight but helpsPatients who are possessed by spirits though they get angrySo the Sage sees that the afflictions are at faultNot the persons who have the afflictions
Four Hundred Verses634 If all beings could achieve resultsAccording to their wish thenSince no one wants suffering No one would suffer
Lack of self-controlIf we think ldquoOther-powered It is not true It was he who got angry It is nothing to do with whether or not he was put up to it by the afflictions in his continuum He willingly got angry at me That is how he wanted itrdquo The reply is ldquoSo when he suffers is it because he first thought ldquoI need some sufferingrdquordquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds635 If when under the influence of the afflictionsPeople will even kill their treasured selvesHow can they not cause harmTo the bodies of others
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 162
The fault of doing harm to others either is or is not in the nature of living beings
ldquoIf it is in their nature it is wrong to get angryhelliprdquo
ldquoIf it is adventitious it is also wrong to be angryhelliprdquo
ldquoThis is not the case as it is the person who harms me so it is correct to be angry with this personrdquo
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds641 The stick and so forth directly cause the harmBut if I am angry at the one who throws itThen since hostility impels themIt is better to get angry at hostility
We donrsquot get angry at the gun but what caused the gun to go off
Same logic applies to the person and the affliction which caused the person to ldquogo offrdquo
Who to blame
Pollution SkyFactories
Gun Person Affliction
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds642 I at a former time inflictedHarm such as this on living beingsTherefore it is fitting that I who hurt othersShould receive this harm
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 164 Sha-bo-baldquoWhen you say lsquoI am not at faultrsquo it indicates that you in fact have not internalised even a bit of the teachingrdquo
Primary cause
Secondary cause
my action
the harmersentient being
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Donrsquot want suffering
Stop creating the causes
The harmer is so kind
Helping you exhaust your bad karma
What is patience
How to begin the cultivation of patience
Divisions of patience
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Discouragement = giving up a spiritual life
Spiritual life = virtuous life
Virtuous life = happy life
Why must I accept suffering
Harm from another person
Suffering from my own body
Suffering from my own thoughts
Harm from the environment
Difficulty in changing the mind
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Attachment
Aversion
Ignorance
Attachment thwarted
Off the pitch I am nothing like the way I am on it The passion I have for football its very different Ive always expressed it like that thats the way I play but I also understand that I need to changeldquo Striker Luis Suarez
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds67 Having found its fuel of mental unhappinessIn the doing of what I do not wish forAnd in the hindering of what I wish forHatred develops and then destroys me
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds68 Therefore I should totally destroyThe fuel of this enemyThis enemy has no other functionThan that of causing me harm
Aversion Hate Rage
Patience LoveCompassion
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds66cd Whoever works hard and overcomes angerIs happy in this and future lives
Greater peace of mindGreater happinessContentment
Not apathetic insensitive or spaced out
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
6133cd Why do I not see that there will be great gloryFame and happiness in this very life
Lamrim Chenmo
Volume 2 pg 153 Bodhisattva LevelsldquoPersons who have patience will not have many enemies later on and they will not have many separations from those to whom they are close They will have much happiness and contentment They will have no regret at the time of deathhelliprdquo
Lamrim Chenmo
Volume 2 pg 153 Compendium of the perfectionsldquoPatience is the best approach for dealing with the inclination to disregard othersrsquo welfarehellip
The greatest strength for those who practice asceticismrdquo
Healing Anger by HH Dalai Lamaldquohellippatience becomes very important because only through patience is one able to overcome the obstacles to compassionrdquo
6134 While in cyclic existence patience causes Beauty freedom from sickness and fameBecause of these I shall live for a very long time
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds6127 It delights the tathagatasAnd perfectly accomplishes my own purposes as wellIt dispels the suffering of the worldTherefore I should always practice it
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds61 Whatever wholesome deedsSuch as generosity and making offerings to the sugatasHave been amassed over thousands of eonsWill all be destroyed by anger
The 10 Non-Virtuous ActionsBody Killing Stealing Sexual MisconductSpeech Lying Divisive Speech Harsh Speech Idle SpeechMind Covetousness Ill Will Wrong Views
BASIS OBJECT ATTITUDE (perception affliction motivation) amp COMPLETION
Harmful Intent (Malice Ill Will)
1)Ripened result rebirth in one of the three lower realms 2)Results similar to the cause
a) Experiences similar to the cause you will be a person who easily becomes frightened and panicky
b)Actions similar to the cause having the tendency to hurt others your anger and hatred increases
3)Environmental results having to live in a violent place where there is war and contagious diseases
Destroys fully ripened result
Destroys results similarto the cause
Delays positive results or lessens a positive result
Destroys from the root = never gives a result even if it meets the conditions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds63 My mind will not experience peaceIf it holds painful thoughts of hatredI shall find no joy or happinessUnable to sleep I shall feel unsettled
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquohellipwhen such intense anger and hatred arise it makes the best part of our brain which is the ability to judge between right and wrong and assess long-term and short-term consequences become totally inoperablerdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds64 Even those who depend on a masterWho cares for them with wealth and servicesWill overcome and killA master who gets angry
65ab By it friends and relatives are disheartenedThough he gathers people with gifts they will not serve him
Garland of Birth StoriesWhen your complexion is spoiled by the fire of anger You cannot look good though adorned with jewelleryYou may sleep on a good bed butYour mind suffers the sharp pains of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
65cd In brief no angry person is happy
ldquoYou always hurt the one you loverdquowords by Allan Roberts and music by Doris Fisher
You always hurt the one you love The one you shouldnt hurt at all You always take the sweetest rose And crush it till the petals fall
Khen Rinpoche Lobsang JamphelldquoIt is not possible for anger to become happinessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds62 There is no negativity like hatredAnd no fortitude like patienceTherefore earnestly cultivate Patience in a variety of ways
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 160-161 What would be reasonable grounds for anger towards harmdoers
ldquoThey first had the thought of wanting to harm me prepared the method and then either prevented my happiness or inflicted unpleasant physical or mental suffering so my anger is justifiedrdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
AFFLICTION
Unrealistic
thinking
Object
Seeds
Causes + Conditions = affliction arisesIncomplete or no causes + conditions = no affliction arises
Regardless of if they think ldquoI will cause malicerdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
We are willing to help someone if we know they are sick
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds109 Just as a doctor does not fight but helpsPatients who are possessed by spirits though they get angrySo the Sage sees that the afflictions are at faultNot the persons who have the afflictions
Four Hundred Verses634 If all beings could achieve resultsAccording to their wish thenSince no one wants suffering No one would suffer
Lack of self-controlIf we think ldquoOther-powered It is not true It was he who got angry It is nothing to do with whether or not he was put up to it by the afflictions in his continuum He willingly got angry at me That is how he wanted itrdquo The reply is ldquoSo when he suffers is it because he first thought ldquoI need some sufferingrdquordquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds635 If when under the influence of the afflictionsPeople will even kill their treasured selvesHow can they not cause harmTo the bodies of others
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 162
The fault of doing harm to others either is or is not in the nature of living beings
ldquoIf it is in their nature it is wrong to get angryhelliprdquo
ldquoIf it is adventitious it is also wrong to be angryhelliprdquo
ldquoThis is not the case as it is the person who harms me so it is correct to be angry with this personrdquo
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds641 The stick and so forth directly cause the harmBut if I am angry at the one who throws itThen since hostility impels themIt is better to get angry at hostility
We donrsquot get angry at the gun but what caused the gun to go off
Same logic applies to the person and the affliction which caused the person to ldquogo offrdquo
Who to blame
Pollution SkyFactories
Gun Person Affliction
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds642 I at a former time inflictedHarm such as this on living beingsTherefore it is fitting that I who hurt othersShould receive this harm
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 164 Sha-bo-baldquoWhen you say lsquoI am not at faultrsquo it indicates that you in fact have not internalised even a bit of the teachingrdquo
Primary cause
Secondary cause
my action
the harmersentient being
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Donrsquot want suffering
Stop creating the causes
The harmer is so kind
Helping you exhaust your bad karma
What is patience
How to begin the cultivation of patience
Divisions of patience
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Discouragement = giving up a spiritual life
Spiritual life = virtuous life
Virtuous life = happy life
Why must I accept suffering
Harm from another person
Suffering from my own body
Suffering from my own thoughts
Harm from the environment
Difficulty in changing the mind
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Off the pitch I am nothing like the way I am on it The passion I have for football its very different Ive always expressed it like that thats the way I play but I also understand that I need to changeldquo Striker Luis Suarez
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds67 Having found its fuel of mental unhappinessIn the doing of what I do not wish forAnd in the hindering of what I wish forHatred develops and then destroys me
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds68 Therefore I should totally destroyThe fuel of this enemyThis enemy has no other functionThan that of causing me harm
Aversion Hate Rage
Patience LoveCompassion
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds66cd Whoever works hard and overcomes angerIs happy in this and future lives
Greater peace of mindGreater happinessContentment
Not apathetic insensitive or spaced out
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
6133cd Why do I not see that there will be great gloryFame and happiness in this very life
Lamrim Chenmo
Volume 2 pg 153 Bodhisattva LevelsldquoPersons who have patience will not have many enemies later on and they will not have many separations from those to whom they are close They will have much happiness and contentment They will have no regret at the time of deathhelliprdquo
Lamrim Chenmo
Volume 2 pg 153 Compendium of the perfectionsldquoPatience is the best approach for dealing with the inclination to disregard othersrsquo welfarehellip
The greatest strength for those who practice asceticismrdquo
Healing Anger by HH Dalai Lamaldquohellippatience becomes very important because only through patience is one able to overcome the obstacles to compassionrdquo
6134 While in cyclic existence patience causes Beauty freedom from sickness and fameBecause of these I shall live for a very long time
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds6127 It delights the tathagatasAnd perfectly accomplishes my own purposes as wellIt dispels the suffering of the worldTherefore I should always practice it
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds61 Whatever wholesome deedsSuch as generosity and making offerings to the sugatasHave been amassed over thousands of eonsWill all be destroyed by anger
The 10 Non-Virtuous ActionsBody Killing Stealing Sexual MisconductSpeech Lying Divisive Speech Harsh Speech Idle SpeechMind Covetousness Ill Will Wrong Views
BASIS OBJECT ATTITUDE (perception affliction motivation) amp COMPLETION
Harmful Intent (Malice Ill Will)
1)Ripened result rebirth in one of the three lower realms 2)Results similar to the cause
a) Experiences similar to the cause you will be a person who easily becomes frightened and panicky
b)Actions similar to the cause having the tendency to hurt others your anger and hatred increases
3)Environmental results having to live in a violent place where there is war and contagious diseases
Destroys fully ripened result
Destroys results similarto the cause
Delays positive results or lessens a positive result
Destroys from the root = never gives a result even if it meets the conditions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds63 My mind will not experience peaceIf it holds painful thoughts of hatredI shall find no joy or happinessUnable to sleep I shall feel unsettled
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquohellipwhen such intense anger and hatred arise it makes the best part of our brain which is the ability to judge between right and wrong and assess long-term and short-term consequences become totally inoperablerdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds64 Even those who depend on a masterWho cares for them with wealth and servicesWill overcome and killA master who gets angry
65ab By it friends and relatives are disheartenedThough he gathers people with gifts they will not serve him
Garland of Birth StoriesWhen your complexion is spoiled by the fire of anger You cannot look good though adorned with jewelleryYou may sleep on a good bed butYour mind suffers the sharp pains of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
65cd In brief no angry person is happy
ldquoYou always hurt the one you loverdquowords by Allan Roberts and music by Doris Fisher
You always hurt the one you love The one you shouldnt hurt at all You always take the sweetest rose And crush it till the petals fall
Khen Rinpoche Lobsang JamphelldquoIt is not possible for anger to become happinessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds62 There is no negativity like hatredAnd no fortitude like patienceTherefore earnestly cultivate Patience in a variety of ways
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 160-161 What would be reasonable grounds for anger towards harmdoers
ldquoThey first had the thought of wanting to harm me prepared the method and then either prevented my happiness or inflicted unpleasant physical or mental suffering so my anger is justifiedrdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
AFFLICTION
Unrealistic
thinking
Object
Seeds
Causes + Conditions = affliction arisesIncomplete or no causes + conditions = no affliction arises
Regardless of if they think ldquoI will cause malicerdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
We are willing to help someone if we know they are sick
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds109 Just as a doctor does not fight but helpsPatients who are possessed by spirits though they get angrySo the Sage sees that the afflictions are at faultNot the persons who have the afflictions
Four Hundred Verses634 If all beings could achieve resultsAccording to their wish thenSince no one wants suffering No one would suffer
Lack of self-controlIf we think ldquoOther-powered It is not true It was he who got angry It is nothing to do with whether or not he was put up to it by the afflictions in his continuum He willingly got angry at me That is how he wanted itrdquo The reply is ldquoSo when he suffers is it because he first thought ldquoI need some sufferingrdquordquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds635 If when under the influence of the afflictionsPeople will even kill their treasured selvesHow can they not cause harmTo the bodies of others
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 162
The fault of doing harm to others either is or is not in the nature of living beings
ldquoIf it is in their nature it is wrong to get angryhelliprdquo
ldquoIf it is adventitious it is also wrong to be angryhelliprdquo
ldquoThis is not the case as it is the person who harms me so it is correct to be angry with this personrdquo
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds641 The stick and so forth directly cause the harmBut if I am angry at the one who throws itThen since hostility impels themIt is better to get angry at hostility
We donrsquot get angry at the gun but what caused the gun to go off
Same logic applies to the person and the affliction which caused the person to ldquogo offrdquo
Who to blame
Pollution SkyFactories
Gun Person Affliction
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds642 I at a former time inflictedHarm such as this on living beingsTherefore it is fitting that I who hurt othersShould receive this harm
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 164 Sha-bo-baldquoWhen you say lsquoI am not at faultrsquo it indicates that you in fact have not internalised even a bit of the teachingrdquo
Primary cause
Secondary cause
my action
the harmersentient being
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Donrsquot want suffering
Stop creating the causes
The harmer is so kind
Helping you exhaust your bad karma
What is patience
How to begin the cultivation of patience
Divisions of patience
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Discouragement = giving up a spiritual life
Spiritual life = virtuous life
Virtuous life = happy life
Why must I accept suffering
Harm from another person
Suffering from my own body
Suffering from my own thoughts
Harm from the environment
Difficulty in changing the mind
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds67 Having found its fuel of mental unhappinessIn the doing of what I do not wish forAnd in the hindering of what I wish forHatred develops and then destroys me
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds68 Therefore I should totally destroyThe fuel of this enemyThis enemy has no other functionThan that of causing me harm
Aversion Hate Rage
Patience LoveCompassion
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds66cd Whoever works hard and overcomes angerIs happy in this and future lives
Greater peace of mindGreater happinessContentment
Not apathetic insensitive or spaced out
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
6133cd Why do I not see that there will be great gloryFame and happiness in this very life
Lamrim Chenmo
Volume 2 pg 153 Bodhisattva LevelsldquoPersons who have patience will not have many enemies later on and they will not have many separations from those to whom they are close They will have much happiness and contentment They will have no regret at the time of deathhelliprdquo
Lamrim Chenmo
Volume 2 pg 153 Compendium of the perfectionsldquoPatience is the best approach for dealing with the inclination to disregard othersrsquo welfarehellip
The greatest strength for those who practice asceticismrdquo
Healing Anger by HH Dalai Lamaldquohellippatience becomes very important because only through patience is one able to overcome the obstacles to compassionrdquo
6134 While in cyclic existence patience causes Beauty freedom from sickness and fameBecause of these I shall live for a very long time
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds6127 It delights the tathagatasAnd perfectly accomplishes my own purposes as wellIt dispels the suffering of the worldTherefore I should always practice it
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds61 Whatever wholesome deedsSuch as generosity and making offerings to the sugatasHave been amassed over thousands of eonsWill all be destroyed by anger
The 10 Non-Virtuous ActionsBody Killing Stealing Sexual MisconductSpeech Lying Divisive Speech Harsh Speech Idle SpeechMind Covetousness Ill Will Wrong Views
BASIS OBJECT ATTITUDE (perception affliction motivation) amp COMPLETION
Harmful Intent (Malice Ill Will)
1)Ripened result rebirth in one of the three lower realms 2)Results similar to the cause
a) Experiences similar to the cause you will be a person who easily becomes frightened and panicky
b)Actions similar to the cause having the tendency to hurt others your anger and hatred increases
3)Environmental results having to live in a violent place where there is war and contagious diseases
Destroys fully ripened result
Destroys results similarto the cause
Delays positive results or lessens a positive result
Destroys from the root = never gives a result even if it meets the conditions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds63 My mind will not experience peaceIf it holds painful thoughts of hatredI shall find no joy or happinessUnable to sleep I shall feel unsettled
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquohellipwhen such intense anger and hatred arise it makes the best part of our brain which is the ability to judge between right and wrong and assess long-term and short-term consequences become totally inoperablerdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds64 Even those who depend on a masterWho cares for them with wealth and servicesWill overcome and killA master who gets angry
65ab By it friends and relatives are disheartenedThough he gathers people with gifts they will not serve him
Garland of Birth StoriesWhen your complexion is spoiled by the fire of anger You cannot look good though adorned with jewelleryYou may sleep on a good bed butYour mind suffers the sharp pains of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
65cd In brief no angry person is happy
ldquoYou always hurt the one you loverdquowords by Allan Roberts and music by Doris Fisher
You always hurt the one you love The one you shouldnt hurt at all You always take the sweetest rose And crush it till the petals fall
Khen Rinpoche Lobsang JamphelldquoIt is not possible for anger to become happinessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds62 There is no negativity like hatredAnd no fortitude like patienceTherefore earnestly cultivate Patience in a variety of ways
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 160-161 What would be reasonable grounds for anger towards harmdoers
ldquoThey first had the thought of wanting to harm me prepared the method and then either prevented my happiness or inflicted unpleasant physical or mental suffering so my anger is justifiedrdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
AFFLICTION
Unrealistic
thinking
Object
Seeds
Causes + Conditions = affliction arisesIncomplete or no causes + conditions = no affliction arises
Regardless of if they think ldquoI will cause malicerdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
We are willing to help someone if we know they are sick
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds109 Just as a doctor does not fight but helpsPatients who are possessed by spirits though they get angrySo the Sage sees that the afflictions are at faultNot the persons who have the afflictions
Four Hundred Verses634 If all beings could achieve resultsAccording to their wish thenSince no one wants suffering No one would suffer
Lack of self-controlIf we think ldquoOther-powered It is not true It was he who got angry It is nothing to do with whether or not he was put up to it by the afflictions in his continuum He willingly got angry at me That is how he wanted itrdquo The reply is ldquoSo when he suffers is it because he first thought ldquoI need some sufferingrdquordquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds635 If when under the influence of the afflictionsPeople will even kill their treasured selvesHow can they not cause harmTo the bodies of others
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 162
The fault of doing harm to others either is or is not in the nature of living beings
ldquoIf it is in their nature it is wrong to get angryhelliprdquo
ldquoIf it is adventitious it is also wrong to be angryhelliprdquo
ldquoThis is not the case as it is the person who harms me so it is correct to be angry with this personrdquo
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds641 The stick and so forth directly cause the harmBut if I am angry at the one who throws itThen since hostility impels themIt is better to get angry at hostility
We donrsquot get angry at the gun but what caused the gun to go off
Same logic applies to the person and the affliction which caused the person to ldquogo offrdquo
Who to blame
Pollution SkyFactories
Gun Person Affliction
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds642 I at a former time inflictedHarm such as this on living beingsTherefore it is fitting that I who hurt othersShould receive this harm
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 164 Sha-bo-baldquoWhen you say lsquoI am not at faultrsquo it indicates that you in fact have not internalised even a bit of the teachingrdquo
Primary cause
Secondary cause
my action
the harmersentient being
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Donrsquot want suffering
Stop creating the causes
The harmer is so kind
Helping you exhaust your bad karma
What is patience
How to begin the cultivation of patience
Divisions of patience
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Discouragement = giving up a spiritual life
Spiritual life = virtuous life
Virtuous life = happy life
Why must I accept suffering
Harm from another person
Suffering from my own body
Suffering from my own thoughts
Harm from the environment
Difficulty in changing the mind
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
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Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds68 Therefore I should totally destroyThe fuel of this enemyThis enemy has no other functionThan that of causing me harm
Aversion Hate Rage
Patience LoveCompassion
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds66cd Whoever works hard and overcomes angerIs happy in this and future lives
Greater peace of mindGreater happinessContentment
Not apathetic insensitive or spaced out
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
6133cd Why do I not see that there will be great gloryFame and happiness in this very life
Lamrim Chenmo
Volume 2 pg 153 Bodhisattva LevelsldquoPersons who have patience will not have many enemies later on and they will not have many separations from those to whom they are close They will have much happiness and contentment They will have no regret at the time of deathhelliprdquo
Lamrim Chenmo
Volume 2 pg 153 Compendium of the perfectionsldquoPatience is the best approach for dealing with the inclination to disregard othersrsquo welfarehellip
The greatest strength for those who practice asceticismrdquo
Healing Anger by HH Dalai Lamaldquohellippatience becomes very important because only through patience is one able to overcome the obstacles to compassionrdquo
6134 While in cyclic existence patience causes Beauty freedom from sickness and fameBecause of these I shall live for a very long time
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds6127 It delights the tathagatasAnd perfectly accomplishes my own purposes as wellIt dispels the suffering of the worldTherefore I should always practice it
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds61 Whatever wholesome deedsSuch as generosity and making offerings to the sugatasHave been amassed over thousands of eonsWill all be destroyed by anger
The 10 Non-Virtuous ActionsBody Killing Stealing Sexual MisconductSpeech Lying Divisive Speech Harsh Speech Idle SpeechMind Covetousness Ill Will Wrong Views
BASIS OBJECT ATTITUDE (perception affliction motivation) amp COMPLETION
Harmful Intent (Malice Ill Will)
1)Ripened result rebirth in one of the three lower realms 2)Results similar to the cause
a) Experiences similar to the cause you will be a person who easily becomes frightened and panicky
b)Actions similar to the cause having the tendency to hurt others your anger and hatred increases
3)Environmental results having to live in a violent place where there is war and contagious diseases
Destroys fully ripened result
Destroys results similarto the cause
Delays positive results or lessens a positive result
Destroys from the root = never gives a result even if it meets the conditions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds63 My mind will not experience peaceIf it holds painful thoughts of hatredI shall find no joy or happinessUnable to sleep I shall feel unsettled
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquohellipwhen such intense anger and hatred arise it makes the best part of our brain which is the ability to judge between right and wrong and assess long-term and short-term consequences become totally inoperablerdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds64 Even those who depend on a masterWho cares for them with wealth and servicesWill overcome and killA master who gets angry
65ab By it friends and relatives are disheartenedThough he gathers people with gifts they will not serve him
Garland of Birth StoriesWhen your complexion is spoiled by the fire of anger You cannot look good though adorned with jewelleryYou may sleep on a good bed butYour mind suffers the sharp pains of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
65cd In brief no angry person is happy
ldquoYou always hurt the one you loverdquowords by Allan Roberts and music by Doris Fisher
You always hurt the one you love The one you shouldnt hurt at all You always take the sweetest rose And crush it till the petals fall
Khen Rinpoche Lobsang JamphelldquoIt is not possible for anger to become happinessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds62 There is no negativity like hatredAnd no fortitude like patienceTherefore earnestly cultivate Patience in a variety of ways
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 160-161 What would be reasonable grounds for anger towards harmdoers
ldquoThey first had the thought of wanting to harm me prepared the method and then either prevented my happiness or inflicted unpleasant physical or mental suffering so my anger is justifiedrdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
AFFLICTION
Unrealistic
thinking
Object
Seeds
Causes + Conditions = affliction arisesIncomplete or no causes + conditions = no affliction arises
Regardless of if they think ldquoI will cause malicerdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
We are willing to help someone if we know they are sick
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds109 Just as a doctor does not fight but helpsPatients who are possessed by spirits though they get angrySo the Sage sees that the afflictions are at faultNot the persons who have the afflictions
Four Hundred Verses634 If all beings could achieve resultsAccording to their wish thenSince no one wants suffering No one would suffer
Lack of self-controlIf we think ldquoOther-powered It is not true It was he who got angry It is nothing to do with whether or not he was put up to it by the afflictions in his continuum He willingly got angry at me That is how he wanted itrdquo The reply is ldquoSo when he suffers is it because he first thought ldquoI need some sufferingrdquordquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds635 If when under the influence of the afflictionsPeople will even kill their treasured selvesHow can they not cause harmTo the bodies of others
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 162
The fault of doing harm to others either is or is not in the nature of living beings
ldquoIf it is in their nature it is wrong to get angryhelliprdquo
ldquoIf it is adventitious it is also wrong to be angryhelliprdquo
ldquoThis is not the case as it is the person who harms me so it is correct to be angry with this personrdquo
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds641 The stick and so forth directly cause the harmBut if I am angry at the one who throws itThen since hostility impels themIt is better to get angry at hostility
We donrsquot get angry at the gun but what caused the gun to go off
Same logic applies to the person and the affliction which caused the person to ldquogo offrdquo
Who to blame
Pollution SkyFactories
Gun Person Affliction
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds642 I at a former time inflictedHarm such as this on living beingsTherefore it is fitting that I who hurt othersShould receive this harm
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 164 Sha-bo-baldquoWhen you say lsquoI am not at faultrsquo it indicates that you in fact have not internalised even a bit of the teachingrdquo
Primary cause
Secondary cause
my action
the harmersentient being
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Donrsquot want suffering
Stop creating the causes
The harmer is so kind
Helping you exhaust your bad karma
What is patience
How to begin the cultivation of patience
Divisions of patience
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Discouragement = giving up a spiritual life
Spiritual life = virtuous life
Virtuous life = happy life
Why must I accept suffering
Harm from another person
Suffering from my own body
Suffering from my own thoughts
Harm from the environment
Difficulty in changing the mind
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Aversion Hate Rage
Patience LoveCompassion
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds66cd Whoever works hard and overcomes angerIs happy in this and future lives
Greater peace of mindGreater happinessContentment
Not apathetic insensitive or spaced out
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
6133cd Why do I not see that there will be great gloryFame and happiness in this very life
Lamrim Chenmo
Volume 2 pg 153 Bodhisattva LevelsldquoPersons who have patience will not have many enemies later on and they will not have many separations from those to whom they are close They will have much happiness and contentment They will have no regret at the time of deathhelliprdquo
Lamrim Chenmo
Volume 2 pg 153 Compendium of the perfectionsldquoPatience is the best approach for dealing with the inclination to disregard othersrsquo welfarehellip
The greatest strength for those who practice asceticismrdquo
Healing Anger by HH Dalai Lamaldquohellippatience becomes very important because only through patience is one able to overcome the obstacles to compassionrdquo
6134 While in cyclic existence patience causes Beauty freedom from sickness and fameBecause of these I shall live for a very long time
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds6127 It delights the tathagatasAnd perfectly accomplishes my own purposes as wellIt dispels the suffering of the worldTherefore I should always practice it
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds61 Whatever wholesome deedsSuch as generosity and making offerings to the sugatasHave been amassed over thousands of eonsWill all be destroyed by anger
The 10 Non-Virtuous ActionsBody Killing Stealing Sexual MisconductSpeech Lying Divisive Speech Harsh Speech Idle SpeechMind Covetousness Ill Will Wrong Views
BASIS OBJECT ATTITUDE (perception affliction motivation) amp COMPLETION
Harmful Intent (Malice Ill Will)
1)Ripened result rebirth in one of the three lower realms 2)Results similar to the cause
a) Experiences similar to the cause you will be a person who easily becomes frightened and panicky
b)Actions similar to the cause having the tendency to hurt others your anger and hatred increases
3)Environmental results having to live in a violent place where there is war and contagious diseases
Destroys fully ripened result
Destroys results similarto the cause
Delays positive results or lessens a positive result
Destroys from the root = never gives a result even if it meets the conditions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds63 My mind will not experience peaceIf it holds painful thoughts of hatredI shall find no joy or happinessUnable to sleep I shall feel unsettled
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquohellipwhen such intense anger and hatred arise it makes the best part of our brain which is the ability to judge between right and wrong and assess long-term and short-term consequences become totally inoperablerdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds64 Even those who depend on a masterWho cares for them with wealth and servicesWill overcome and killA master who gets angry
65ab By it friends and relatives are disheartenedThough he gathers people with gifts they will not serve him
Garland of Birth StoriesWhen your complexion is spoiled by the fire of anger You cannot look good though adorned with jewelleryYou may sleep on a good bed butYour mind suffers the sharp pains of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
65cd In brief no angry person is happy
ldquoYou always hurt the one you loverdquowords by Allan Roberts and music by Doris Fisher
You always hurt the one you love The one you shouldnt hurt at all You always take the sweetest rose And crush it till the petals fall
Khen Rinpoche Lobsang JamphelldquoIt is not possible for anger to become happinessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds62 There is no negativity like hatredAnd no fortitude like patienceTherefore earnestly cultivate Patience in a variety of ways
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 160-161 What would be reasonable grounds for anger towards harmdoers
ldquoThey first had the thought of wanting to harm me prepared the method and then either prevented my happiness or inflicted unpleasant physical or mental suffering so my anger is justifiedrdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
AFFLICTION
Unrealistic
thinking
Object
Seeds
Causes + Conditions = affliction arisesIncomplete or no causes + conditions = no affliction arises
Regardless of if they think ldquoI will cause malicerdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
We are willing to help someone if we know they are sick
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds109 Just as a doctor does not fight but helpsPatients who are possessed by spirits though they get angrySo the Sage sees that the afflictions are at faultNot the persons who have the afflictions
Four Hundred Verses634 If all beings could achieve resultsAccording to their wish thenSince no one wants suffering No one would suffer
Lack of self-controlIf we think ldquoOther-powered It is not true It was he who got angry It is nothing to do with whether or not he was put up to it by the afflictions in his continuum He willingly got angry at me That is how he wanted itrdquo The reply is ldquoSo when he suffers is it because he first thought ldquoI need some sufferingrdquordquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds635 If when under the influence of the afflictionsPeople will even kill their treasured selvesHow can they not cause harmTo the bodies of others
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 162
The fault of doing harm to others either is or is not in the nature of living beings
ldquoIf it is in their nature it is wrong to get angryhelliprdquo
ldquoIf it is adventitious it is also wrong to be angryhelliprdquo
ldquoThis is not the case as it is the person who harms me so it is correct to be angry with this personrdquo
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds641 The stick and so forth directly cause the harmBut if I am angry at the one who throws itThen since hostility impels themIt is better to get angry at hostility
We donrsquot get angry at the gun but what caused the gun to go off
Same logic applies to the person and the affliction which caused the person to ldquogo offrdquo
Who to blame
Pollution SkyFactories
Gun Person Affliction
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds642 I at a former time inflictedHarm such as this on living beingsTherefore it is fitting that I who hurt othersShould receive this harm
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 164 Sha-bo-baldquoWhen you say lsquoI am not at faultrsquo it indicates that you in fact have not internalised even a bit of the teachingrdquo
Primary cause
Secondary cause
my action
the harmersentient being
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Donrsquot want suffering
Stop creating the causes
The harmer is so kind
Helping you exhaust your bad karma
What is patience
How to begin the cultivation of patience
Divisions of patience
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Discouragement = giving up a spiritual life
Spiritual life = virtuous life
Virtuous life = happy life
Why must I accept suffering
Harm from another person
Suffering from my own body
Suffering from my own thoughts
Harm from the environment
Difficulty in changing the mind
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds66cd Whoever works hard and overcomes angerIs happy in this and future lives
Greater peace of mindGreater happinessContentment
Not apathetic insensitive or spaced out
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
6133cd Why do I not see that there will be great gloryFame and happiness in this very life
Lamrim Chenmo
Volume 2 pg 153 Bodhisattva LevelsldquoPersons who have patience will not have many enemies later on and they will not have many separations from those to whom they are close They will have much happiness and contentment They will have no regret at the time of deathhelliprdquo
Lamrim Chenmo
Volume 2 pg 153 Compendium of the perfectionsldquoPatience is the best approach for dealing with the inclination to disregard othersrsquo welfarehellip
The greatest strength for those who practice asceticismrdquo
Healing Anger by HH Dalai Lamaldquohellippatience becomes very important because only through patience is one able to overcome the obstacles to compassionrdquo
6134 While in cyclic existence patience causes Beauty freedom from sickness and fameBecause of these I shall live for a very long time
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds6127 It delights the tathagatasAnd perfectly accomplishes my own purposes as wellIt dispels the suffering of the worldTherefore I should always practice it
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds61 Whatever wholesome deedsSuch as generosity and making offerings to the sugatasHave been amassed over thousands of eonsWill all be destroyed by anger
The 10 Non-Virtuous ActionsBody Killing Stealing Sexual MisconductSpeech Lying Divisive Speech Harsh Speech Idle SpeechMind Covetousness Ill Will Wrong Views
BASIS OBJECT ATTITUDE (perception affliction motivation) amp COMPLETION
Harmful Intent (Malice Ill Will)
1)Ripened result rebirth in one of the three lower realms 2)Results similar to the cause
a) Experiences similar to the cause you will be a person who easily becomes frightened and panicky
b)Actions similar to the cause having the tendency to hurt others your anger and hatred increases
3)Environmental results having to live in a violent place where there is war and contagious diseases
Destroys fully ripened result
Destroys results similarto the cause
Delays positive results or lessens a positive result
Destroys from the root = never gives a result even if it meets the conditions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds63 My mind will not experience peaceIf it holds painful thoughts of hatredI shall find no joy or happinessUnable to sleep I shall feel unsettled
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquohellipwhen such intense anger and hatred arise it makes the best part of our brain which is the ability to judge between right and wrong and assess long-term and short-term consequences become totally inoperablerdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds64 Even those who depend on a masterWho cares for them with wealth and servicesWill overcome and killA master who gets angry
65ab By it friends and relatives are disheartenedThough he gathers people with gifts they will not serve him
Garland of Birth StoriesWhen your complexion is spoiled by the fire of anger You cannot look good though adorned with jewelleryYou may sleep on a good bed butYour mind suffers the sharp pains of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
65cd In brief no angry person is happy
ldquoYou always hurt the one you loverdquowords by Allan Roberts and music by Doris Fisher
You always hurt the one you love The one you shouldnt hurt at all You always take the sweetest rose And crush it till the petals fall
Khen Rinpoche Lobsang JamphelldquoIt is not possible for anger to become happinessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds62 There is no negativity like hatredAnd no fortitude like patienceTherefore earnestly cultivate Patience in a variety of ways
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 160-161 What would be reasonable grounds for anger towards harmdoers
ldquoThey first had the thought of wanting to harm me prepared the method and then either prevented my happiness or inflicted unpleasant physical or mental suffering so my anger is justifiedrdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
AFFLICTION
Unrealistic
thinking
Object
Seeds
Causes + Conditions = affliction arisesIncomplete or no causes + conditions = no affliction arises
Regardless of if they think ldquoI will cause malicerdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
We are willing to help someone if we know they are sick
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds109 Just as a doctor does not fight but helpsPatients who are possessed by spirits though they get angrySo the Sage sees that the afflictions are at faultNot the persons who have the afflictions
Four Hundred Verses634 If all beings could achieve resultsAccording to their wish thenSince no one wants suffering No one would suffer
Lack of self-controlIf we think ldquoOther-powered It is not true It was he who got angry It is nothing to do with whether or not he was put up to it by the afflictions in his continuum He willingly got angry at me That is how he wanted itrdquo The reply is ldquoSo when he suffers is it because he first thought ldquoI need some sufferingrdquordquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds635 If when under the influence of the afflictionsPeople will even kill their treasured selvesHow can they not cause harmTo the bodies of others
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 162
The fault of doing harm to others either is or is not in the nature of living beings
ldquoIf it is in their nature it is wrong to get angryhelliprdquo
ldquoIf it is adventitious it is also wrong to be angryhelliprdquo
ldquoThis is not the case as it is the person who harms me so it is correct to be angry with this personrdquo
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds641 The stick and so forth directly cause the harmBut if I am angry at the one who throws itThen since hostility impels themIt is better to get angry at hostility
We donrsquot get angry at the gun but what caused the gun to go off
Same logic applies to the person and the affliction which caused the person to ldquogo offrdquo
Who to blame
Pollution SkyFactories
Gun Person Affliction
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds642 I at a former time inflictedHarm such as this on living beingsTherefore it is fitting that I who hurt othersShould receive this harm
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 164 Sha-bo-baldquoWhen you say lsquoI am not at faultrsquo it indicates that you in fact have not internalised even a bit of the teachingrdquo
Primary cause
Secondary cause
my action
the harmersentient being
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Donrsquot want suffering
Stop creating the causes
The harmer is so kind
Helping you exhaust your bad karma
What is patience
How to begin the cultivation of patience
Divisions of patience
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Discouragement = giving up a spiritual life
Spiritual life = virtuous life
Virtuous life = happy life
Why must I accept suffering
Harm from another person
Suffering from my own body
Suffering from my own thoughts
Harm from the environment
Difficulty in changing the mind
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
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Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
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Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds66cd Whoever works hard and overcomes angerIs happy in this and future lives
Greater peace of mindGreater happinessContentment
Not apathetic insensitive or spaced out
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
6133cd Why do I not see that there will be great gloryFame and happiness in this very life
Lamrim Chenmo
Volume 2 pg 153 Bodhisattva LevelsldquoPersons who have patience will not have many enemies later on and they will not have many separations from those to whom they are close They will have much happiness and contentment They will have no regret at the time of deathhelliprdquo
Lamrim Chenmo
Volume 2 pg 153 Compendium of the perfectionsldquoPatience is the best approach for dealing with the inclination to disregard othersrsquo welfarehellip
The greatest strength for those who practice asceticismrdquo
Healing Anger by HH Dalai Lamaldquohellippatience becomes very important because only through patience is one able to overcome the obstacles to compassionrdquo
6134 While in cyclic existence patience causes Beauty freedom from sickness and fameBecause of these I shall live for a very long time
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds6127 It delights the tathagatasAnd perfectly accomplishes my own purposes as wellIt dispels the suffering of the worldTherefore I should always practice it
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds61 Whatever wholesome deedsSuch as generosity and making offerings to the sugatasHave been amassed over thousands of eonsWill all be destroyed by anger
The 10 Non-Virtuous ActionsBody Killing Stealing Sexual MisconductSpeech Lying Divisive Speech Harsh Speech Idle SpeechMind Covetousness Ill Will Wrong Views
BASIS OBJECT ATTITUDE (perception affliction motivation) amp COMPLETION
Harmful Intent (Malice Ill Will)
1)Ripened result rebirth in one of the three lower realms 2)Results similar to the cause
a) Experiences similar to the cause you will be a person who easily becomes frightened and panicky
b)Actions similar to the cause having the tendency to hurt others your anger and hatred increases
3)Environmental results having to live in a violent place where there is war and contagious diseases
Destroys fully ripened result
Destroys results similarto the cause
Delays positive results or lessens a positive result
Destroys from the root = never gives a result even if it meets the conditions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds63 My mind will not experience peaceIf it holds painful thoughts of hatredI shall find no joy or happinessUnable to sleep I shall feel unsettled
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquohellipwhen such intense anger and hatred arise it makes the best part of our brain which is the ability to judge between right and wrong and assess long-term and short-term consequences become totally inoperablerdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds64 Even those who depend on a masterWho cares for them with wealth and servicesWill overcome and killA master who gets angry
65ab By it friends and relatives are disheartenedThough he gathers people with gifts they will not serve him
Garland of Birth StoriesWhen your complexion is spoiled by the fire of anger You cannot look good though adorned with jewelleryYou may sleep on a good bed butYour mind suffers the sharp pains of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
65cd In brief no angry person is happy
ldquoYou always hurt the one you loverdquowords by Allan Roberts and music by Doris Fisher
You always hurt the one you love The one you shouldnt hurt at all You always take the sweetest rose And crush it till the petals fall
Khen Rinpoche Lobsang JamphelldquoIt is not possible for anger to become happinessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds62 There is no negativity like hatredAnd no fortitude like patienceTherefore earnestly cultivate Patience in a variety of ways
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 160-161 What would be reasonable grounds for anger towards harmdoers
ldquoThey first had the thought of wanting to harm me prepared the method and then either prevented my happiness or inflicted unpleasant physical or mental suffering so my anger is justifiedrdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
AFFLICTION
Unrealistic
thinking
Object
Seeds
Causes + Conditions = affliction arisesIncomplete or no causes + conditions = no affliction arises
Regardless of if they think ldquoI will cause malicerdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
We are willing to help someone if we know they are sick
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds109 Just as a doctor does not fight but helpsPatients who are possessed by spirits though they get angrySo the Sage sees that the afflictions are at faultNot the persons who have the afflictions
Four Hundred Verses634 If all beings could achieve resultsAccording to their wish thenSince no one wants suffering No one would suffer
Lack of self-controlIf we think ldquoOther-powered It is not true It was he who got angry It is nothing to do with whether or not he was put up to it by the afflictions in his continuum He willingly got angry at me That is how he wanted itrdquo The reply is ldquoSo when he suffers is it because he first thought ldquoI need some sufferingrdquordquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds635 If when under the influence of the afflictionsPeople will even kill their treasured selvesHow can they not cause harmTo the bodies of others
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 162
The fault of doing harm to others either is or is not in the nature of living beings
ldquoIf it is in their nature it is wrong to get angryhelliprdquo
ldquoIf it is adventitious it is also wrong to be angryhelliprdquo
ldquoThis is not the case as it is the person who harms me so it is correct to be angry with this personrdquo
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds641 The stick and so forth directly cause the harmBut if I am angry at the one who throws itThen since hostility impels themIt is better to get angry at hostility
We donrsquot get angry at the gun but what caused the gun to go off
Same logic applies to the person and the affliction which caused the person to ldquogo offrdquo
Who to blame
Pollution SkyFactories
Gun Person Affliction
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds642 I at a former time inflictedHarm such as this on living beingsTherefore it is fitting that I who hurt othersShould receive this harm
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 164 Sha-bo-baldquoWhen you say lsquoI am not at faultrsquo it indicates that you in fact have not internalised even a bit of the teachingrdquo
Primary cause
Secondary cause
my action
the harmersentient being
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Donrsquot want suffering
Stop creating the causes
The harmer is so kind
Helping you exhaust your bad karma
What is patience
How to begin the cultivation of patience
Divisions of patience
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Discouragement = giving up a spiritual life
Spiritual life = virtuous life
Virtuous life = happy life
Why must I accept suffering
Harm from another person
Suffering from my own body
Suffering from my own thoughts
Harm from the environment
Difficulty in changing the mind
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
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Greater peace of mindGreater happinessContentment
Not apathetic insensitive or spaced out
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
6133cd Why do I not see that there will be great gloryFame and happiness in this very life
Lamrim Chenmo
Volume 2 pg 153 Bodhisattva LevelsldquoPersons who have patience will not have many enemies later on and they will not have many separations from those to whom they are close They will have much happiness and contentment They will have no regret at the time of deathhelliprdquo
Lamrim Chenmo
Volume 2 pg 153 Compendium of the perfectionsldquoPatience is the best approach for dealing with the inclination to disregard othersrsquo welfarehellip
The greatest strength for those who practice asceticismrdquo
Healing Anger by HH Dalai Lamaldquohellippatience becomes very important because only through patience is one able to overcome the obstacles to compassionrdquo
6134 While in cyclic existence patience causes Beauty freedom from sickness and fameBecause of these I shall live for a very long time
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds6127 It delights the tathagatasAnd perfectly accomplishes my own purposes as wellIt dispels the suffering of the worldTherefore I should always practice it
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds61 Whatever wholesome deedsSuch as generosity and making offerings to the sugatasHave been amassed over thousands of eonsWill all be destroyed by anger
The 10 Non-Virtuous ActionsBody Killing Stealing Sexual MisconductSpeech Lying Divisive Speech Harsh Speech Idle SpeechMind Covetousness Ill Will Wrong Views
BASIS OBJECT ATTITUDE (perception affliction motivation) amp COMPLETION
Harmful Intent (Malice Ill Will)
1)Ripened result rebirth in one of the three lower realms 2)Results similar to the cause
a) Experiences similar to the cause you will be a person who easily becomes frightened and panicky
b)Actions similar to the cause having the tendency to hurt others your anger and hatred increases
3)Environmental results having to live in a violent place where there is war and contagious diseases
Destroys fully ripened result
Destroys results similarto the cause
Delays positive results or lessens a positive result
Destroys from the root = never gives a result even if it meets the conditions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds63 My mind will not experience peaceIf it holds painful thoughts of hatredI shall find no joy or happinessUnable to sleep I shall feel unsettled
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquohellipwhen such intense anger and hatred arise it makes the best part of our brain which is the ability to judge between right and wrong and assess long-term and short-term consequences become totally inoperablerdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds64 Even those who depend on a masterWho cares for them with wealth and servicesWill overcome and killA master who gets angry
65ab By it friends and relatives are disheartenedThough he gathers people with gifts they will not serve him
Garland of Birth StoriesWhen your complexion is spoiled by the fire of anger You cannot look good though adorned with jewelleryYou may sleep on a good bed butYour mind suffers the sharp pains of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
65cd In brief no angry person is happy
ldquoYou always hurt the one you loverdquowords by Allan Roberts and music by Doris Fisher
You always hurt the one you love The one you shouldnt hurt at all You always take the sweetest rose And crush it till the petals fall
Khen Rinpoche Lobsang JamphelldquoIt is not possible for anger to become happinessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds62 There is no negativity like hatredAnd no fortitude like patienceTherefore earnestly cultivate Patience in a variety of ways
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 160-161 What would be reasonable grounds for anger towards harmdoers
ldquoThey first had the thought of wanting to harm me prepared the method and then either prevented my happiness or inflicted unpleasant physical or mental suffering so my anger is justifiedrdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
AFFLICTION
Unrealistic
thinking
Object
Seeds
Causes + Conditions = affliction arisesIncomplete or no causes + conditions = no affliction arises
Regardless of if they think ldquoI will cause malicerdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
We are willing to help someone if we know they are sick
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds109 Just as a doctor does not fight but helpsPatients who are possessed by spirits though they get angrySo the Sage sees that the afflictions are at faultNot the persons who have the afflictions
Four Hundred Verses634 If all beings could achieve resultsAccording to their wish thenSince no one wants suffering No one would suffer
Lack of self-controlIf we think ldquoOther-powered It is not true It was he who got angry It is nothing to do with whether or not he was put up to it by the afflictions in his continuum He willingly got angry at me That is how he wanted itrdquo The reply is ldquoSo when he suffers is it because he first thought ldquoI need some sufferingrdquordquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds635 If when under the influence of the afflictionsPeople will even kill their treasured selvesHow can they not cause harmTo the bodies of others
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 162
The fault of doing harm to others either is or is not in the nature of living beings
ldquoIf it is in their nature it is wrong to get angryhelliprdquo
ldquoIf it is adventitious it is also wrong to be angryhelliprdquo
ldquoThis is not the case as it is the person who harms me so it is correct to be angry with this personrdquo
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds641 The stick and so forth directly cause the harmBut if I am angry at the one who throws itThen since hostility impels themIt is better to get angry at hostility
We donrsquot get angry at the gun but what caused the gun to go off
Same logic applies to the person and the affliction which caused the person to ldquogo offrdquo
Who to blame
Pollution SkyFactories
Gun Person Affliction
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds642 I at a former time inflictedHarm such as this on living beingsTherefore it is fitting that I who hurt othersShould receive this harm
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 164 Sha-bo-baldquoWhen you say lsquoI am not at faultrsquo it indicates that you in fact have not internalised even a bit of the teachingrdquo
Primary cause
Secondary cause
my action
the harmersentient being
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Donrsquot want suffering
Stop creating the causes
The harmer is so kind
Helping you exhaust your bad karma
What is patience
How to begin the cultivation of patience
Divisions of patience
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Discouragement = giving up a spiritual life
Spiritual life = virtuous life
Virtuous life = happy life
Why must I accept suffering
Harm from another person
Suffering from my own body
Suffering from my own thoughts
Harm from the environment
Difficulty in changing the mind
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
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Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
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Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
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Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
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Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
6133cd Why do I not see that there will be great gloryFame and happiness in this very life
Lamrim Chenmo
Volume 2 pg 153 Bodhisattva LevelsldquoPersons who have patience will not have many enemies later on and they will not have many separations from those to whom they are close They will have much happiness and contentment They will have no regret at the time of deathhelliprdquo
Lamrim Chenmo
Volume 2 pg 153 Compendium of the perfectionsldquoPatience is the best approach for dealing with the inclination to disregard othersrsquo welfarehellip
The greatest strength for those who practice asceticismrdquo
Healing Anger by HH Dalai Lamaldquohellippatience becomes very important because only through patience is one able to overcome the obstacles to compassionrdquo
6134 While in cyclic existence patience causes Beauty freedom from sickness and fameBecause of these I shall live for a very long time
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds6127 It delights the tathagatasAnd perfectly accomplishes my own purposes as wellIt dispels the suffering of the worldTherefore I should always practice it
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds61 Whatever wholesome deedsSuch as generosity and making offerings to the sugatasHave been amassed over thousands of eonsWill all be destroyed by anger
The 10 Non-Virtuous ActionsBody Killing Stealing Sexual MisconductSpeech Lying Divisive Speech Harsh Speech Idle SpeechMind Covetousness Ill Will Wrong Views
BASIS OBJECT ATTITUDE (perception affliction motivation) amp COMPLETION
Harmful Intent (Malice Ill Will)
1)Ripened result rebirth in one of the three lower realms 2)Results similar to the cause
a) Experiences similar to the cause you will be a person who easily becomes frightened and panicky
b)Actions similar to the cause having the tendency to hurt others your anger and hatred increases
3)Environmental results having to live in a violent place where there is war and contagious diseases
Destroys fully ripened result
Destroys results similarto the cause
Delays positive results or lessens a positive result
Destroys from the root = never gives a result even if it meets the conditions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds63 My mind will not experience peaceIf it holds painful thoughts of hatredI shall find no joy or happinessUnable to sleep I shall feel unsettled
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquohellipwhen such intense anger and hatred arise it makes the best part of our brain which is the ability to judge between right and wrong and assess long-term and short-term consequences become totally inoperablerdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds64 Even those who depend on a masterWho cares for them with wealth and servicesWill overcome and killA master who gets angry
65ab By it friends and relatives are disheartenedThough he gathers people with gifts they will not serve him
Garland of Birth StoriesWhen your complexion is spoiled by the fire of anger You cannot look good though adorned with jewelleryYou may sleep on a good bed butYour mind suffers the sharp pains of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
65cd In brief no angry person is happy
ldquoYou always hurt the one you loverdquowords by Allan Roberts and music by Doris Fisher
You always hurt the one you love The one you shouldnt hurt at all You always take the sweetest rose And crush it till the petals fall
Khen Rinpoche Lobsang JamphelldquoIt is not possible for anger to become happinessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds62 There is no negativity like hatredAnd no fortitude like patienceTherefore earnestly cultivate Patience in a variety of ways
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 160-161 What would be reasonable grounds for anger towards harmdoers
ldquoThey first had the thought of wanting to harm me prepared the method and then either prevented my happiness or inflicted unpleasant physical or mental suffering so my anger is justifiedrdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
AFFLICTION
Unrealistic
thinking
Object
Seeds
Causes + Conditions = affliction arisesIncomplete or no causes + conditions = no affliction arises
Regardless of if they think ldquoI will cause malicerdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
We are willing to help someone if we know they are sick
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds109 Just as a doctor does not fight but helpsPatients who are possessed by spirits though they get angrySo the Sage sees that the afflictions are at faultNot the persons who have the afflictions
Four Hundred Verses634 If all beings could achieve resultsAccording to their wish thenSince no one wants suffering No one would suffer
Lack of self-controlIf we think ldquoOther-powered It is not true It was he who got angry It is nothing to do with whether or not he was put up to it by the afflictions in his continuum He willingly got angry at me That is how he wanted itrdquo The reply is ldquoSo when he suffers is it because he first thought ldquoI need some sufferingrdquordquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds635 If when under the influence of the afflictionsPeople will even kill their treasured selvesHow can they not cause harmTo the bodies of others
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 162
The fault of doing harm to others either is or is not in the nature of living beings
ldquoIf it is in their nature it is wrong to get angryhelliprdquo
ldquoIf it is adventitious it is also wrong to be angryhelliprdquo
ldquoThis is not the case as it is the person who harms me so it is correct to be angry with this personrdquo
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds641 The stick and so forth directly cause the harmBut if I am angry at the one who throws itThen since hostility impels themIt is better to get angry at hostility
We donrsquot get angry at the gun but what caused the gun to go off
Same logic applies to the person and the affliction which caused the person to ldquogo offrdquo
Who to blame
Pollution SkyFactories
Gun Person Affliction
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds642 I at a former time inflictedHarm such as this on living beingsTherefore it is fitting that I who hurt othersShould receive this harm
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 164 Sha-bo-baldquoWhen you say lsquoI am not at faultrsquo it indicates that you in fact have not internalised even a bit of the teachingrdquo
Primary cause
Secondary cause
my action
the harmersentient being
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Donrsquot want suffering
Stop creating the causes
The harmer is so kind
Helping you exhaust your bad karma
What is patience
How to begin the cultivation of patience
Divisions of patience
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Discouragement = giving up a spiritual life
Spiritual life = virtuous life
Virtuous life = happy life
Why must I accept suffering
Harm from another person
Suffering from my own body
Suffering from my own thoughts
Harm from the environment
Difficulty in changing the mind
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Lamrim Chenmo
Volume 2 pg 153 Bodhisattva LevelsldquoPersons who have patience will not have many enemies later on and they will not have many separations from those to whom they are close They will have much happiness and contentment They will have no regret at the time of deathhelliprdquo
Lamrim Chenmo
Volume 2 pg 153 Compendium of the perfectionsldquoPatience is the best approach for dealing with the inclination to disregard othersrsquo welfarehellip
The greatest strength for those who practice asceticismrdquo
Healing Anger by HH Dalai Lamaldquohellippatience becomes very important because only through patience is one able to overcome the obstacles to compassionrdquo
6134 While in cyclic existence patience causes Beauty freedom from sickness and fameBecause of these I shall live for a very long time
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds6127 It delights the tathagatasAnd perfectly accomplishes my own purposes as wellIt dispels the suffering of the worldTherefore I should always practice it
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds61 Whatever wholesome deedsSuch as generosity and making offerings to the sugatasHave been amassed over thousands of eonsWill all be destroyed by anger
The 10 Non-Virtuous ActionsBody Killing Stealing Sexual MisconductSpeech Lying Divisive Speech Harsh Speech Idle SpeechMind Covetousness Ill Will Wrong Views
BASIS OBJECT ATTITUDE (perception affliction motivation) amp COMPLETION
Harmful Intent (Malice Ill Will)
1)Ripened result rebirth in one of the three lower realms 2)Results similar to the cause
a) Experiences similar to the cause you will be a person who easily becomes frightened and panicky
b)Actions similar to the cause having the tendency to hurt others your anger and hatred increases
3)Environmental results having to live in a violent place where there is war and contagious diseases
Destroys fully ripened result
Destroys results similarto the cause
Delays positive results or lessens a positive result
Destroys from the root = never gives a result even if it meets the conditions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds63 My mind will not experience peaceIf it holds painful thoughts of hatredI shall find no joy or happinessUnable to sleep I shall feel unsettled
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquohellipwhen such intense anger and hatred arise it makes the best part of our brain which is the ability to judge between right and wrong and assess long-term and short-term consequences become totally inoperablerdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds64 Even those who depend on a masterWho cares for them with wealth and servicesWill overcome and killA master who gets angry
65ab By it friends and relatives are disheartenedThough he gathers people with gifts they will not serve him
Garland of Birth StoriesWhen your complexion is spoiled by the fire of anger You cannot look good though adorned with jewelleryYou may sleep on a good bed butYour mind suffers the sharp pains of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
65cd In brief no angry person is happy
ldquoYou always hurt the one you loverdquowords by Allan Roberts and music by Doris Fisher
You always hurt the one you love The one you shouldnt hurt at all You always take the sweetest rose And crush it till the petals fall
Khen Rinpoche Lobsang JamphelldquoIt is not possible for anger to become happinessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds62 There is no negativity like hatredAnd no fortitude like patienceTherefore earnestly cultivate Patience in a variety of ways
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 160-161 What would be reasonable grounds for anger towards harmdoers
ldquoThey first had the thought of wanting to harm me prepared the method and then either prevented my happiness or inflicted unpleasant physical or mental suffering so my anger is justifiedrdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
AFFLICTION
Unrealistic
thinking
Object
Seeds
Causes + Conditions = affliction arisesIncomplete or no causes + conditions = no affliction arises
Regardless of if they think ldquoI will cause malicerdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
We are willing to help someone if we know they are sick
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds109 Just as a doctor does not fight but helpsPatients who are possessed by spirits though they get angrySo the Sage sees that the afflictions are at faultNot the persons who have the afflictions
Four Hundred Verses634 If all beings could achieve resultsAccording to their wish thenSince no one wants suffering No one would suffer
Lack of self-controlIf we think ldquoOther-powered It is not true It was he who got angry It is nothing to do with whether or not he was put up to it by the afflictions in his continuum He willingly got angry at me That is how he wanted itrdquo The reply is ldquoSo when he suffers is it because he first thought ldquoI need some sufferingrdquordquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds635 If when under the influence of the afflictionsPeople will even kill their treasured selvesHow can they not cause harmTo the bodies of others
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 162
The fault of doing harm to others either is or is not in the nature of living beings
ldquoIf it is in their nature it is wrong to get angryhelliprdquo
ldquoIf it is adventitious it is also wrong to be angryhelliprdquo
ldquoThis is not the case as it is the person who harms me so it is correct to be angry with this personrdquo
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds641 The stick and so forth directly cause the harmBut if I am angry at the one who throws itThen since hostility impels themIt is better to get angry at hostility
We donrsquot get angry at the gun but what caused the gun to go off
Same logic applies to the person and the affliction which caused the person to ldquogo offrdquo
Who to blame
Pollution SkyFactories
Gun Person Affliction
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds642 I at a former time inflictedHarm such as this on living beingsTherefore it is fitting that I who hurt othersShould receive this harm
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 164 Sha-bo-baldquoWhen you say lsquoI am not at faultrsquo it indicates that you in fact have not internalised even a bit of the teachingrdquo
Primary cause
Secondary cause
my action
the harmersentient being
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Donrsquot want suffering
Stop creating the causes
The harmer is so kind
Helping you exhaust your bad karma
What is patience
How to begin the cultivation of patience
Divisions of patience
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Discouragement = giving up a spiritual life
Spiritual life = virtuous life
Virtuous life = happy life
Why must I accept suffering
Harm from another person
Suffering from my own body
Suffering from my own thoughts
Harm from the environment
Difficulty in changing the mind
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Lamrim Chenmo
Volume 2 pg 153 Compendium of the perfectionsldquoPatience is the best approach for dealing with the inclination to disregard othersrsquo welfarehellip
The greatest strength for those who practice asceticismrdquo
Healing Anger by HH Dalai Lamaldquohellippatience becomes very important because only through patience is one able to overcome the obstacles to compassionrdquo
6134 While in cyclic existence patience causes Beauty freedom from sickness and fameBecause of these I shall live for a very long time
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds6127 It delights the tathagatasAnd perfectly accomplishes my own purposes as wellIt dispels the suffering of the worldTherefore I should always practice it
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds61 Whatever wholesome deedsSuch as generosity and making offerings to the sugatasHave been amassed over thousands of eonsWill all be destroyed by anger
The 10 Non-Virtuous ActionsBody Killing Stealing Sexual MisconductSpeech Lying Divisive Speech Harsh Speech Idle SpeechMind Covetousness Ill Will Wrong Views
BASIS OBJECT ATTITUDE (perception affliction motivation) amp COMPLETION
Harmful Intent (Malice Ill Will)
1)Ripened result rebirth in one of the three lower realms 2)Results similar to the cause
a) Experiences similar to the cause you will be a person who easily becomes frightened and panicky
b)Actions similar to the cause having the tendency to hurt others your anger and hatred increases
3)Environmental results having to live in a violent place where there is war and contagious diseases
Destroys fully ripened result
Destroys results similarto the cause
Delays positive results or lessens a positive result
Destroys from the root = never gives a result even if it meets the conditions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds63 My mind will not experience peaceIf it holds painful thoughts of hatredI shall find no joy or happinessUnable to sleep I shall feel unsettled
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquohellipwhen such intense anger and hatred arise it makes the best part of our brain which is the ability to judge between right and wrong and assess long-term and short-term consequences become totally inoperablerdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds64 Even those who depend on a masterWho cares for them with wealth and servicesWill overcome and killA master who gets angry
65ab By it friends and relatives are disheartenedThough he gathers people with gifts they will not serve him
Garland of Birth StoriesWhen your complexion is spoiled by the fire of anger You cannot look good though adorned with jewelleryYou may sleep on a good bed butYour mind suffers the sharp pains of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
65cd In brief no angry person is happy
ldquoYou always hurt the one you loverdquowords by Allan Roberts and music by Doris Fisher
You always hurt the one you love The one you shouldnt hurt at all You always take the sweetest rose And crush it till the petals fall
Khen Rinpoche Lobsang JamphelldquoIt is not possible for anger to become happinessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds62 There is no negativity like hatredAnd no fortitude like patienceTherefore earnestly cultivate Patience in a variety of ways
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 160-161 What would be reasonable grounds for anger towards harmdoers
ldquoThey first had the thought of wanting to harm me prepared the method and then either prevented my happiness or inflicted unpleasant physical or mental suffering so my anger is justifiedrdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
AFFLICTION
Unrealistic
thinking
Object
Seeds
Causes + Conditions = affliction arisesIncomplete or no causes + conditions = no affliction arises
Regardless of if they think ldquoI will cause malicerdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
We are willing to help someone if we know they are sick
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds109 Just as a doctor does not fight but helpsPatients who are possessed by spirits though they get angrySo the Sage sees that the afflictions are at faultNot the persons who have the afflictions
Four Hundred Verses634 If all beings could achieve resultsAccording to their wish thenSince no one wants suffering No one would suffer
Lack of self-controlIf we think ldquoOther-powered It is not true It was he who got angry It is nothing to do with whether or not he was put up to it by the afflictions in his continuum He willingly got angry at me That is how he wanted itrdquo The reply is ldquoSo when he suffers is it because he first thought ldquoI need some sufferingrdquordquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds635 If when under the influence of the afflictionsPeople will even kill their treasured selvesHow can they not cause harmTo the bodies of others
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 162
The fault of doing harm to others either is or is not in the nature of living beings
ldquoIf it is in their nature it is wrong to get angryhelliprdquo
ldquoIf it is adventitious it is also wrong to be angryhelliprdquo
ldquoThis is not the case as it is the person who harms me so it is correct to be angry with this personrdquo
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds641 The stick and so forth directly cause the harmBut if I am angry at the one who throws itThen since hostility impels themIt is better to get angry at hostility
We donrsquot get angry at the gun but what caused the gun to go off
Same logic applies to the person and the affliction which caused the person to ldquogo offrdquo
Who to blame
Pollution SkyFactories
Gun Person Affliction
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds642 I at a former time inflictedHarm such as this on living beingsTherefore it is fitting that I who hurt othersShould receive this harm
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 164 Sha-bo-baldquoWhen you say lsquoI am not at faultrsquo it indicates that you in fact have not internalised even a bit of the teachingrdquo
Primary cause
Secondary cause
my action
the harmersentient being
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Donrsquot want suffering
Stop creating the causes
The harmer is so kind
Helping you exhaust your bad karma
What is patience
How to begin the cultivation of patience
Divisions of patience
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Discouragement = giving up a spiritual life
Spiritual life = virtuous life
Virtuous life = happy life
Why must I accept suffering
Harm from another person
Suffering from my own body
Suffering from my own thoughts
Harm from the environment
Difficulty in changing the mind
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
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Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
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Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
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Healing Anger by HH Dalai Lamaldquohellippatience becomes very important because only through patience is one able to overcome the obstacles to compassionrdquo
6134 While in cyclic existence patience causes Beauty freedom from sickness and fameBecause of these I shall live for a very long time
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds6127 It delights the tathagatasAnd perfectly accomplishes my own purposes as wellIt dispels the suffering of the worldTherefore I should always practice it
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds61 Whatever wholesome deedsSuch as generosity and making offerings to the sugatasHave been amassed over thousands of eonsWill all be destroyed by anger
The 10 Non-Virtuous ActionsBody Killing Stealing Sexual MisconductSpeech Lying Divisive Speech Harsh Speech Idle SpeechMind Covetousness Ill Will Wrong Views
BASIS OBJECT ATTITUDE (perception affliction motivation) amp COMPLETION
Harmful Intent (Malice Ill Will)
1)Ripened result rebirth in one of the three lower realms 2)Results similar to the cause
a) Experiences similar to the cause you will be a person who easily becomes frightened and panicky
b)Actions similar to the cause having the tendency to hurt others your anger and hatred increases
3)Environmental results having to live in a violent place where there is war and contagious diseases
Destroys fully ripened result
Destroys results similarto the cause
Delays positive results or lessens a positive result
Destroys from the root = never gives a result even if it meets the conditions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds63 My mind will not experience peaceIf it holds painful thoughts of hatredI shall find no joy or happinessUnable to sleep I shall feel unsettled
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquohellipwhen such intense anger and hatred arise it makes the best part of our brain which is the ability to judge between right and wrong and assess long-term and short-term consequences become totally inoperablerdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds64 Even those who depend on a masterWho cares for them with wealth and servicesWill overcome and killA master who gets angry
65ab By it friends and relatives are disheartenedThough he gathers people with gifts they will not serve him
Garland of Birth StoriesWhen your complexion is spoiled by the fire of anger You cannot look good though adorned with jewelleryYou may sleep on a good bed butYour mind suffers the sharp pains of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
65cd In brief no angry person is happy
ldquoYou always hurt the one you loverdquowords by Allan Roberts and music by Doris Fisher
You always hurt the one you love The one you shouldnt hurt at all You always take the sweetest rose And crush it till the petals fall
Khen Rinpoche Lobsang JamphelldquoIt is not possible for anger to become happinessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds62 There is no negativity like hatredAnd no fortitude like patienceTherefore earnestly cultivate Patience in a variety of ways
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 160-161 What would be reasonable grounds for anger towards harmdoers
ldquoThey first had the thought of wanting to harm me prepared the method and then either prevented my happiness or inflicted unpleasant physical or mental suffering so my anger is justifiedrdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
AFFLICTION
Unrealistic
thinking
Object
Seeds
Causes + Conditions = affliction arisesIncomplete or no causes + conditions = no affliction arises
Regardless of if they think ldquoI will cause malicerdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
We are willing to help someone if we know they are sick
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds109 Just as a doctor does not fight but helpsPatients who are possessed by spirits though they get angrySo the Sage sees that the afflictions are at faultNot the persons who have the afflictions
Four Hundred Verses634 If all beings could achieve resultsAccording to their wish thenSince no one wants suffering No one would suffer
Lack of self-controlIf we think ldquoOther-powered It is not true It was he who got angry It is nothing to do with whether or not he was put up to it by the afflictions in his continuum He willingly got angry at me That is how he wanted itrdquo The reply is ldquoSo when he suffers is it because he first thought ldquoI need some sufferingrdquordquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds635 If when under the influence of the afflictionsPeople will even kill their treasured selvesHow can they not cause harmTo the bodies of others
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 162
The fault of doing harm to others either is or is not in the nature of living beings
ldquoIf it is in their nature it is wrong to get angryhelliprdquo
ldquoIf it is adventitious it is also wrong to be angryhelliprdquo
ldquoThis is not the case as it is the person who harms me so it is correct to be angry with this personrdquo
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds641 The stick and so forth directly cause the harmBut if I am angry at the one who throws itThen since hostility impels themIt is better to get angry at hostility
We donrsquot get angry at the gun but what caused the gun to go off
Same logic applies to the person and the affliction which caused the person to ldquogo offrdquo
Who to blame
Pollution SkyFactories
Gun Person Affliction
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds642 I at a former time inflictedHarm such as this on living beingsTherefore it is fitting that I who hurt othersShould receive this harm
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 164 Sha-bo-baldquoWhen you say lsquoI am not at faultrsquo it indicates that you in fact have not internalised even a bit of the teachingrdquo
Primary cause
Secondary cause
my action
the harmersentient being
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Donrsquot want suffering
Stop creating the causes
The harmer is so kind
Helping you exhaust your bad karma
What is patience
How to begin the cultivation of patience
Divisions of patience
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Discouragement = giving up a spiritual life
Spiritual life = virtuous life
Virtuous life = happy life
Why must I accept suffering
Harm from another person
Suffering from my own body
Suffering from my own thoughts
Harm from the environment
Difficulty in changing the mind
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
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6134 While in cyclic existence patience causes Beauty freedom from sickness and fameBecause of these I shall live for a very long time
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds6127 It delights the tathagatasAnd perfectly accomplishes my own purposes as wellIt dispels the suffering of the worldTherefore I should always practice it
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds61 Whatever wholesome deedsSuch as generosity and making offerings to the sugatasHave been amassed over thousands of eonsWill all be destroyed by anger
The 10 Non-Virtuous ActionsBody Killing Stealing Sexual MisconductSpeech Lying Divisive Speech Harsh Speech Idle SpeechMind Covetousness Ill Will Wrong Views
BASIS OBJECT ATTITUDE (perception affliction motivation) amp COMPLETION
Harmful Intent (Malice Ill Will)
1)Ripened result rebirth in one of the three lower realms 2)Results similar to the cause
a) Experiences similar to the cause you will be a person who easily becomes frightened and panicky
b)Actions similar to the cause having the tendency to hurt others your anger and hatred increases
3)Environmental results having to live in a violent place where there is war and contagious diseases
Destroys fully ripened result
Destroys results similarto the cause
Delays positive results or lessens a positive result
Destroys from the root = never gives a result even if it meets the conditions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds63 My mind will not experience peaceIf it holds painful thoughts of hatredI shall find no joy or happinessUnable to sleep I shall feel unsettled
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquohellipwhen such intense anger and hatred arise it makes the best part of our brain which is the ability to judge between right and wrong and assess long-term and short-term consequences become totally inoperablerdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds64 Even those who depend on a masterWho cares for them with wealth and servicesWill overcome and killA master who gets angry
65ab By it friends and relatives are disheartenedThough he gathers people with gifts they will not serve him
Garland of Birth StoriesWhen your complexion is spoiled by the fire of anger You cannot look good though adorned with jewelleryYou may sleep on a good bed butYour mind suffers the sharp pains of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
65cd In brief no angry person is happy
ldquoYou always hurt the one you loverdquowords by Allan Roberts and music by Doris Fisher
You always hurt the one you love The one you shouldnt hurt at all You always take the sweetest rose And crush it till the petals fall
Khen Rinpoche Lobsang JamphelldquoIt is not possible for anger to become happinessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds62 There is no negativity like hatredAnd no fortitude like patienceTherefore earnestly cultivate Patience in a variety of ways
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 160-161 What would be reasonable grounds for anger towards harmdoers
ldquoThey first had the thought of wanting to harm me prepared the method and then either prevented my happiness or inflicted unpleasant physical or mental suffering so my anger is justifiedrdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
AFFLICTION
Unrealistic
thinking
Object
Seeds
Causes + Conditions = affliction arisesIncomplete or no causes + conditions = no affliction arises
Regardless of if they think ldquoI will cause malicerdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
We are willing to help someone if we know they are sick
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds109 Just as a doctor does not fight but helpsPatients who are possessed by spirits though they get angrySo the Sage sees that the afflictions are at faultNot the persons who have the afflictions
Four Hundred Verses634 If all beings could achieve resultsAccording to their wish thenSince no one wants suffering No one would suffer
Lack of self-controlIf we think ldquoOther-powered It is not true It was he who got angry It is nothing to do with whether or not he was put up to it by the afflictions in his continuum He willingly got angry at me That is how he wanted itrdquo The reply is ldquoSo when he suffers is it because he first thought ldquoI need some sufferingrdquordquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds635 If when under the influence of the afflictionsPeople will even kill their treasured selvesHow can they not cause harmTo the bodies of others
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 162
The fault of doing harm to others either is or is not in the nature of living beings
ldquoIf it is in their nature it is wrong to get angryhelliprdquo
ldquoIf it is adventitious it is also wrong to be angryhelliprdquo
ldquoThis is not the case as it is the person who harms me so it is correct to be angry with this personrdquo
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds641 The stick and so forth directly cause the harmBut if I am angry at the one who throws itThen since hostility impels themIt is better to get angry at hostility
We donrsquot get angry at the gun but what caused the gun to go off
Same logic applies to the person and the affliction which caused the person to ldquogo offrdquo
Who to blame
Pollution SkyFactories
Gun Person Affliction
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds642 I at a former time inflictedHarm such as this on living beingsTherefore it is fitting that I who hurt othersShould receive this harm
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 164 Sha-bo-baldquoWhen you say lsquoI am not at faultrsquo it indicates that you in fact have not internalised even a bit of the teachingrdquo
Primary cause
Secondary cause
my action
the harmersentient being
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Donrsquot want suffering
Stop creating the causes
The harmer is so kind
Helping you exhaust your bad karma
What is patience
How to begin the cultivation of patience
Divisions of patience
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Discouragement = giving up a spiritual life
Spiritual life = virtuous life
Virtuous life = happy life
Why must I accept suffering
Harm from another person
Suffering from my own body
Suffering from my own thoughts
Harm from the environment
Difficulty in changing the mind
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds6127 It delights the tathagatasAnd perfectly accomplishes my own purposes as wellIt dispels the suffering of the worldTherefore I should always practice it
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds61 Whatever wholesome deedsSuch as generosity and making offerings to the sugatasHave been amassed over thousands of eonsWill all be destroyed by anger
The 10 Non-Virtuous ActionsBody Killing Stealing Sexual MisconductSpeech Lying Divisive Speech Harsh Speech Idle SpeechMind Covetousness Ill Will Wrong Views
BASIS OBJECT ATTITUDE (perception affliction motivation) amp COMPLETION
Harmful Intent (Malice Ill Will)
1)Ripened result rebirth in one of the three lower realms 2)Results similar to the cause
a) Experiences similar to the cause you will be a person who easily becomes frightened and panicky
b)Actions similar to the cause having the tendency to hurt others your anger and hatred increases
3)Environmental results having to live in a violent place where there is war and contagious diseases
Destroys fully ripened result
Destroys results similarto the cause
Delays positive results or lessens a positive result
Destroys from the root = never gives a result even if it meets the conditions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds63 My mind will not experience peaceIf it holds painful thoughts of hatredI shall find no joy or happinessUnable to sleep I shall feel unsettled
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquohellipwhen such intense anger and hatred arise it makes the best part of our brain which is the ability to judge between right and wrong and assess long-term and short-term consequences become totally inoperablerdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds64 Even those who depend on a masterWho cares for them with wealth and servicesWill overcome and killA master who gets angry
65ab By it friends and relatives are disheartenedThough he gathers people with gifts they will not serve him
Garland of Birth StoriesWhen your complexion is spoiled by the fire of anger You cannot look good though adorned with jewelleryYou may sleep on a good bed butYour mind suffers the sharp pains of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
65cd In brief no angry person is happy
ldquoYou always hurt the one you loverdquowords by Allan Roberts and music by Doris Fisher
You always hurt the one you love The one you shouldnt hurt at all You always take the sweetest rose And crush it till the petals fall
Khen Rinpoche Lobsang JamphelldquoIt is not possible for anger to become happinessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds62 There is no negativity like hatredAnd no fortitude like patienceTherefore earnestly cultivate Patience in a variety of ways
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 160-161 What would be reasonable grounds for anger towards harmdoers
ldquoThey first had the thought of wanting to harm me prepared the method and then either prevented my happiness or inflicted unpleasant physical or mental suffering so my anger is justifiedrdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
AFFLICTION
Unrealistic
thinking
Object
Seeds
Causes + Conditions = affliction arisesIncomplete or no causes + conditions = no affliction arises
Regardless of if they think ldquoI will cause malicerdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
We are willing to help someone if we know they are sick
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds109 Just as a doctor does not fight but helpsPatients who are possessed by spirits though they get angrySo the Sage sees that the afflictions are at faultNot the persons who have the afflictions
Four Hundred Verses634 If all beings could achieve resultsAccording to their wish thenSince no one wants suffering No one would suffer
Lack of self-controlIf we think ldquoOther-powered It is not true It was he who got angry It is nothing to do with whether or not he was put up to it by the afflictions in his continuum He willingly got angry at me That is how he wanted itrdquo The reply is ldquoSo when he suffers is it because he first thought ldquoI need some sufferingrdquordquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds635 If when under the influence of the afflictionsPeople will even kill their treasured selvesHow can they not cause harmTo the bodies of others
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 162
The fault of doing harm to others either is or is not in the nature of living beings
ldquoIf it is in their nature it is wrong to get angryhelliprdquo
ldquoIf it is adventitious it is also wrong to be angryhelliprdquo
ldquoThis is not the case as it is the person who harms me so it is correct to be angry with this personrdquo
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds641 The stick and so forth directly cause the harmBut if I am angry at the one who throws itThen since hostility impels themIt is better to get angry at hostility
We donrsquot get angry at the gun but what caused the gun to go off
Same logic applies to the person and the affliction which caused the person to ldquogo offrdquo
Who to blame
Pollution SkyFactories
Gun Person Affliction
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds642 I at a former time inflictedHarm such as this on living beingsTherefore it is fitting that I who hurt othersShould receive this harm
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 164 Sha-bo-baldquoWhen you say lsquoI am not at faultrsquo it indicates that you in fact have not internalised even a bit of the teachingrdquo
Primary cause
Secondary cause
my action
the harmersentient being
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Donrsquot want suffering
Stop creating the causes
The harmer is so kind
Helping you exhaust your bad karma
What is patience
How to begin the cultivation of patience
Divisions of patience
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Discouragement = giving up a spiritual life
Spiritual life = virtuous life
Virtuous life = happy life
Why must I accept suffering
Harm from another person
Suffering from my own body
Suffering from my own thoughts
Harm from the environment
Difficulty in changing the mind
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds61 Whatever wholesome deedsSuch as generosity and making offerings to the sugatasHave been amassed over thousands of eonsWill all be destroyed by anger
The 10 Non-Virtuous ActionsBody Killing Stealing Sexual MisconductSpeech Lying Divisive Speech Harsh Speech Idle SpeechMind Covetousness Ill Will Wrong Views
BASIS OBJECT ATTITUDE (perception affliction motivation) amp COMPLETION
Harmful Intent (Malice Ill Will)
1)Ripened result rebirth in one of the three lower realms 2)Results similar to the cause
a) Experiences similar to the cause you will be a person who easily becomes frightened and panicky
b)Actions similar to the cause having the tendency to hurt others your anger and hatred increases
3)Environmental results having to live in a violent place where there is war and contagious diseases
Destroys fully ripened result
Destroys results similarto the cause
Delays positive results or lessens a positive result
Destroys from the root = never gives a result even if it meets the conditions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds63 My mind will not experience peaceIf it holds painful thoughts of hatredI shall find no joy or happinessUnable to sleep I shall feel unsettled
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquohellipwhen such intense anger and hatred arise it makes the best part of our brain which is the ability to judge between right and wrong and assess long-term and short-term consequences become totally inoperablerdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds64 Even those who depend on a masterWho cares for them with wealth and servicesWill overcome and killA master who gets angry
65ab By it friends and relatives are disheartenedThough he gathers people with gifts they will not serve him
Garland of Birth StoriesWhen your complexion is spoiled by the fire of anger You cannot look good though adorned with jewelleryYou may sleep on a good bed butYour mind suffers the sharp pains of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
65cd In brief no angry person is happy
ldquoYou always hurt the one you loverdquowords by Allan Roberts and music by Doris Fisher
You always hurt the one you love The one you shouldnt hurt at all You always take the sweetest rose And crush it till the petals fall
Khen Rinpoche Lobsang JamphelldquoIt is not possible for anger to become happinessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds62 There is no negativity like hatredAnd no fortitude like patienceTherefore earnestly cultivate Patience in a variety of ways
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 160-161 What would be reasonable grounds for anger towards harmdoers
ldquoThey first had the thought of wanting to harm me prepared the method and then either prevented my happiness or inflicted unpleasant physical or mental suffering so my anger is justifiedrdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
AFFLICTION
Unrealistic
thinking
Object
Seeds
Causes + Conditions = affliction arisesIncomplete or no causes + conditions = no affliction arises
Regardless of if they think ldquoI will cause malicerdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
We are willing to help someone if we know they are sick
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds109 Just as a doctor does not fight but helpsPatients who are possessed by spirits though they get angrySo the Sage sees that the afflictions are at faultNot the persons who have the afflictions
Four Hundred Verses634 If all beings could achieve resultsAccording to their wish thenSince no one wants suffering No one would suffer
Lack of self-controlIf we think ldquoOther-powered It is not true It was he who got angry It is nothing to do with whether or not he was put up to it by the afflictions in his continuum He willingly got angry at me That is how he wanted itrdquo The reply is ldquoSo when he suffers is it because he first thought ldquoI need some sufferingrdquordquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds635 If when under the influence of the afflictionsPeople will even kill their treasured selvesHow can they not cause harmTo the bodies of others
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 162
The fault of doing harm to others either is or is not in the nature of living beings
ldquoIf it is in their nature it is wrong to get angryhelliprdquo
ldquoIf it is adventitious it is also wrong to be angryhelliprdquo
ldquoThis is not the case as it is the person who harms me so it is correct to be angry with this personrdquo
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds641 The stick and so forth directly cause the harmBut if I am angry at the one who throws itThen since hostility impels themIt is better to get angry at hostility
We donrsquot get angry at the gun but what caused the gun to go off
Same logic applies to the person and the affliction which caused the person to ldquogo offrdquo
Who to blame
Pollution SkyFactories
Gun Person Affliction
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds642 I at a former time inflictedHarm such as this on living beingsTherefore it is fitting that I who hurt othersShould receive this harm
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 164 Sha-bo-baldquoWhen you say lsquoI am not at faultrsquo it indicates that you in fact have not internalised even a bit of the teachingrdquo
Primary cause
Secondary cause
my action
the harmersentient being
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Donrsquot want suffering
Stop creating the causes
The harmer is so kind
Helping you exhaust your bad karma
What is patience
How to begin the cultivation of patience
Divisions of patience
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Discouragement = giving up a spiritual life
Spiritual life = virtuous life
Virtuous life = happy life
Why must I accept suffering
Harm from another person
Suffering from my own body
Suffering from my own thoughts
Harm from the environment
Difficulty in changing the mind
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds61 Whatever wholesome deedsSuch as generosity and making offerings to the sugatasHave been amassed over thousands of eonsWill all be destroyed by anger
The 10 Non-Virtuous ActionsBody Killing Stealing Sexual MisconductSpeech Lying Divisive Speech Harsh Speech Idle SpeechMind Covetousness Ill Will Wrong Views
BASIS OBJECT ATTITUDE (perception affliction motivation) amp COMPLETION
Harmful Intent (Malice Ill Will)
1)Ripened result rebirth in one of the three lower realms 2)Results similar to the cause
a) Experiences similar to the cause you will be a person who easily becomes frightened and panicky
b)Actions similar to the cause having the tendency to hurt others your anger and hatred increases
3)Environmental results having to live in a violent place where there is war and contagious diseases
Destroys fully ripened result
Destroys results similarto the cause
Delays positive results or lessens a positive result
Destroys from the root = never gives a result even if it meets the conditions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds63 My mind will not experience peaceIf it holds painful thoughts of hatredI shall find no joy or happinessUnable to sleep I shall feel unsettled
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquohellipwhen such intense anger and hatred arise it makes the best part of our brain which is the ability to judge between right and wrong and assess long-term and short-term consequences become totally inoperablerdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds64 Even those who depend on a masterWho cares for them with wealth and servicesWill overcome and killA master who gets angry
65ab By it friends and relatives are disheartenedThough he gathers people with gifts they will not serve him
Garland of Birth StoriesWhen your complexion is spoiled by the fire of anger You cannot look good though adorned with jewelleryYou may sleep on a good bed butYour mind suffers the sharp pains of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
65cd In brief no angry person is happy
ldquoYou always hurt the one you loverdquowords by Allan Roberts and music by Doris Fisher
You always hurt the one you love The one you shouldnt hurt at all You always take the sweetest rose And crush it till the petals fall
Khen Rinpoche Lobsang JamphelldquoIt is not possible for anger to become happinessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds62 There is no negativity like hatredAnd no fortitude like patienceTherefore earnestly cultivate Patience in a variety of ways
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 160-161 What would be reasonable grounds for anger towards harmdoers
ldquoThey first had the thought of wanting to harm me prepared the method and then either prevented my happiness or inflicted unpleasant physical or mental suffering so my anger is justifiedrdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
AFFLICTION
Unrealistic
thinking
Object
Seeds
Causes + Conditions = affliction arisesIncomplete or no causes + conditions = no affliction arises
Regardless of if they think ldquoI will cause malicerdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
We are willing to help someone if we know they are sick
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds109 Just as a doctor does not fight but helpsPatients who are possessed by spirits though they get angrySo the Sage sees that the afflictions are at faultNot the persons who have the afflictions
Four Hundred Verses634 If all beings could achieve resultsAccording to their wish thenSince no one wants suffering No one would suffer
Lack of self-controlIf we think ldquoOther-powered It is not true It was he who got angry It is nothing to do with whether or not he was put up to it by the afflictions in his continuum He willingly got angry at me That is how he wanted itrdquo The reply is ldquoSo when he suffers is it because he first thought ldquoI need some sufferingrdquordquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds635 If when under the influence of the afflictionsPeople will even kill their treasured selvesHow can they not cause harmTo the bodies of others
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 162
The fault of doing harm to others either is or is not in the nature of living beings
ldquoIf it is in their nature it is wrong to get angryhelliprdquo
ldquoIf it is adventitious it is also wrong to be angryhelliprdquo
ldquoThis is not the case as it is the person who harms me so it is correct to be angry with this personrdquo
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds641 The stick and so forth directly cause the harmBut if I am angry at the one who throws itThen since hostility impels themIt is better to get angry at hostility
We donrsquot get angry at the gun but what caused the gun to go off
Same logic applies to the person and the affliction which caused the person to ldquogo offrdquo
Who to blame
Pollution SkyFactories
Gun Person Affliction
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds642 I at a former time inflictedHarm such as this on living beingsTherefore it is fitting that I who hurt othersShould receive this harm
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 164 Sha-bo-baldquoWhen you say lsquoI am not at faultrsquo it indicates that you in fact have not internalised even a bit of the teachingrdquo
Primary cause
Secondary cause
my action
the harmersentient being
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Donrsquot want suffering
Stop creating the causes
The harmer is so kind
Helping you exhaust your bad karma
What is patience
How to begin the cultivation of patience
Divisions of patience
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Discouragement = giving up a spiritual life
Spiritual life = virtuous life
Virtuous life = happy life
Why must I accept suffering
Harm from another person
Suffering from my own body
Suffering from my own thoughts
Harm from the environment
Difficulty in changing the mind
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
The 10 Non-Virtuous ActionsBody Killing Stealing Sexual MisconductSpeech Lying Divisive Speech Harsh Speech Idle SpeechMind Covetousness Ill Will Wrong Views
BASIS OBJECT ATTITUDE (perception affliction motivation) amp COMPLETION
Harmful Intent (Malice Ill Will)
1)Ripened result rebirth in one of the three lower realms 2)Results similar to the cause
a) Experiences similar to the cause you will be a person who easily becomes frightened and panicky
b)Actions similar to the cause having the tendency to hurt others your anger and hatred increases
3)Environmental results having to live in a violent place where there is war and contagious diseases
Destroys fully ripened result
Destroys results similarto the cause
Delays positive results or lessens a positive result
Destroys from the root = never gives a result even if it meets the conditions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds63 My mind will not experience peaceIf it holds painful thoughts of hatredI shall find no joy or happinessUnable to sleep I shall feel unsettled
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquohellipwhen such intense anger and hatred arise it makes the best part of our brain which is the ability to judge between right and wrong and assess long-term and short-term consequences become totally inoperablerdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds64 Even those who depend on a masterWho cares for them with wealth and servicesWill overcome and killA master who gets angry
65ab By it friends and relatives are disheartenedThough he gathers people with gifts they will not serve him
Garland of Birth StoriesWhen your complexion is spoiled by the fire of anger You cannot look good though adorned with jewelleryYou may sleep on a good bed butYour mind suffers the sharp pains of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
65cd In brief no angry person is happy
ldquoYou always hurt the one you loverdquowords by Allan Roberts and music by Doris Fisher
You always hurt the one you love The one you shouldnt hurt at all You always take the sweetest rose And crush it till the petals fall
Khen Rinpoche Lobsang JamphelldquoIt is not possible for anger to become happinessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds62 There is no negativity like hatredAnd no fortitude like patienceTherefore earnestly cultivate Patience in a variety of ways
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 160-161 What would be reasonable grounds for anger towards harmdoers
ldquoThey first had the thought of wanting to harm me prepared the method and then either prevented my happiness or inflicted unpleasant physical or mental suffering so my anger is justifiedrdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
AFFLICTION
Unrealistic
thinking
Object
Seeds
Causes + Conditions = affliction arisesIncomplete or no causes + conditions = no affliction arises
Regardless of if they think ldquoI will cause malicerdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
We are willing to help someone if we know they are sick
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds109 Just as a doctor does not fight but helpsPatients who are possessed by spirits though they get angrySo the Sage sees that the afflictions are at faultNot the persons who have the afflictions
Four Hundred Verses634 If all beings could achieve resultsAccording to their wish thenSince no one wants suffering No one would suffer
Lack of self-controlIf we think ldquoOther-powered It is not true It was he who got angry It is nothing to do with whether or not he was put up to it by the afflictions in his continuum He willingly got angry at me That is how he wanted itrdquo The reply is ldquoSo when he suffers is it because he first thought ldquoI need some sufferingrdquordquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds635 If when under the influence of the afflictionsPeople will even kill their treasured selvesHow can they not cause harmTo the bodies of others
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 162
The fault of doing harm to others either is or is not in the nature of living beings
ldquoIf it is in their nature it is wrong to get angryhelliprdquo
ldquoIf it is adventitious it is also wrong to be angryhelliprdquo
ldquoThis is not the case as it is the person who harms me so it is correct to be angry with this personrdquo
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds641 The stick and so forth directly cause the harmBut if I am angry at the one who throws itThen since hostility impels themIt is better to get angry at hostility
We donrsquot get angry at the gun but what caused the gun to go off
Same logic applies to the person and the affliction which caused the person to ldquogo offrdquo
Who to blame
Pollution SkyFactories
Gun Person Affliction
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds642 I at a former time inflictedHarm such as this on living beingsTherefore it is fitting that I who hurt othersShould receive this harm
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 164 Sha-bo-baldquoWhen you say lsquoI am not at faultrsquo it indicates that you in fact have not internalised even a bit of the teachingrdquo
Primary cause
Secondary cause
my action
the harmersentient being
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Donrsquot want suffering
Stop creating the causes
The harmer is so kind
Helping you exhaust your bad karma
What is patience
How to begin the cultivation of patience
Divisions of patience
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Discouragement = giving up a spiritual life
Spiritual life = virtuous life
Virtuous life = happy life
Why must I accept suffering
Harm from another person
Suffering from my own body
Suffering from my own thoughts
Harm from the environment
Difficulty in changing the mind
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Harmful Intent (Malice Ill Will)
1)Ripened result rebirth in one of the three lower realms 2)Results similar to the cause
a) Experiences similar to the cause you will be a person who easily becomes frightened and panicky
b)Actions similar to the cause having the tendency to hurt others your anger and hatred increases
3)Environmental results having to live in a violent place where there is war and contagious diseases
Destroys fully ripened result
Destroys results similarto the cause
Delays positive results or lessens a positive result
Destroys from the root = never gives a result even if it meets the conditions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds63 My mind will not experience peaceIf it holds painful thoughts of hatredI shall find no joy or happinessUnable to sleep I shall feel unsettled
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquohellipwhen such intense anger and hatred arise it makes the best part of our brain which is the ability to judge between right and wrong and assess long-term and short-term consequences become totally inoperablerdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds64 Even those who depend on a masterWho cares for them with wealth and servicesWill overcome and killA master who gets angry
65ab By it friends and relatives are disheartenedThough he gathers people with gifts they will not serve him
Garland of Birth StoriesWhen your complexion is spoiled by the fire of anger You cannot look good though adorned with jewelleryYou may sleep on a good bed butYour mind suffers the sharp pains of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
65cd In brief no angry person is happy
ldquoYou always hurt the one you loverdquowords by Allan Roberts and music by Doris Fisher
You always hurt the one you love The one you shouldnt hurt at all You always take the sweetest rose And crush it till the petals fall
Khen Rinpoche Lobsang JamphelldquoIt is not possible for anger to become happinessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds62 There is no negativity like hatredAnd no fortitude like patienceTherefore earnestly cultivate Patience in a variety of ways
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 160-161 What would be reasonable grounds for anger towards harmdoers
ldquoThey first had the thought of wanting to harm me prepared the method and then either prevented my happiness or inflicted unpleasant physical or mental suffering so my anger is justifiedrdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
AFFLICTION
Unrealistic
thinking
Object
Seeds
Causes + Conditions = affliction arisesIncomplete or no causes + conditions = no affliction arises
Regardless of if they think ldquoI will cause malicerdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
We are willing to help someone if we know they are sick
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds109 Just as a doctor does not fight but helpsPatients who are possessed by spirits though they get angrySo the Sage sees that the afflictions are at faultNot the persons who have the afflictions
Four Hundred Verses634 If all beings could achieve resultsAccording to their wish thenSince no one wants suffering No one would suffer
Lack of self-controlIf we think ldquoOther-powered It is not true It was he who got angry It is nothing to do with whether or not he was put up to it by the afflictions in his continuum He willingly got angry at me That is how he wanted itrdquo The reply is ldquoSo when he suffers is it because he first thought ldquoI need some sufferingrdquordquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds635 If when under the influence of the afflictionsPeople will even kill their treasured selvesHow can they not cause harmTo the bodies of others
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 162
The fault of doing harm to others either is or is not in the nature of living beings
ldquoIf it is in their nature it is wrong to get angryhelliprdquo
ldquoIf it is adventitious it is also wrong to be angryhelliprdquo
ldquoThis is not the case as it is the person who harms me so it is correct to be angry with this personrdquo
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds641 The stick and so forth directly cause the harmBut if I am angry at the one who throws itThen since hostility impels themIt is better to get angry at hostility
We donrsquot get angry at the gun but what caused the gun to go off
Same logic applies to the person and the affliction which caused the person to ldquogo offrdquo
Who to blame
Pollution SkyFactories
Gun Person Affliction
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds642 I at a former time inflictedHarm such as this on living beingsTherefore it is fitting that I who hurt othersShould receive this harm
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 164 Sha-bo-baldquoWhen you say lsquoI am not at faultrsquo it indicates that you in fact have not internalised even a bit of the teachingrdquo
Primary cause
Secondary cause
my action
the harmersentient being
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Donrsquot want suffering
Stop creating the causes
The harmer is so kind
Helping you exhaust your bad karma
What is patience
How to begin the cultivation of patience
Divisions of patience
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Discouragement = giving up a spiritual life
Spiritual life = virtuous life
Virtuous life = happy life
Why must I accept suffering
Harm from another person
Suffering from my own body
Suffering from my own thoughts
Harm from the environment
Difficulty in changing the mind
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Destroys fully ripened result
Destroys results similarto the cause
Delays positive results or lessens a positive result
Destroys from the root = never gives a result even if it meets the conditions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds63 My mind will not experience peaceIf it holds painful thoughts of hatredI shall find no joy or happinessUnable to sleep I shall feel unsettled
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquohellipwhen such intense anger and hatred arise it makes the best part of our brain which is the ability to judge between right and wrong and assess long-term and short-term consequences become totally inoperablerdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds64 Even those who depend on a masterWho cares for them with wealth and servicesWill overcome and killA master who gets angry
65ab By it friends and relatives are disheartenedThough he gathers people with gifts they will not serve him
Garland of Birth StoriesWhen your complexion is spoiled by the fire of anger You cannot look good though adorned with jewelleryYou may sleep on a good bed butYour mind suffers the sharp pains of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
65cd In brief no angry person is happy
ldquoYou always hurt the one you loverdquowords by Allan Roberts and music by Doris Fisher
You always hurt the one you love The one you shouldnt hurt at all You always take the sweetest rose And crush it till the petals fall
Khen Rinpoche Lobsang JamphelldquoIt is not possible for anger to become happinessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds62 There is no negativity like hatredAnd no fortitude like patienceTherefore earnestly cultivate Patience in a variety of ways
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 160-161 What would be reasonable grounds for anger towards harmdoers
ldquoThey first had the thought of wanting to harm me prepared the method and then either prevented my happiness or inflicted unpleasant physical or mental suffering so my anger is justifiedrdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
AFFLICTION
Unrealistic
thinking
Object
Seeds
Causes + Conditions = affliction arisesIncomplete or no causes + conditions = no affliction arises
Regardless of if they think ldquoI will cause malicerdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
We are willing to help someone if we know they are sick
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds109 Just as a doctor does not fight but helpsPatients who are possessed by spirits though they get angrySo the Sage sees that the afflictions are at faultNot the persons who have the afflictions
Four Hundred Verses634 If all beings could achieve resultsAccording to their wish thenSince no one wants suffering No one would suffer
Lack of self-controlIf we think ldquoOther-powered It is not true It was he who got angry It is nothing to do with whether or not he was put up to it by the afflictions in his continuum He willingly got angry at me That is how he wanted itrdquo The reply is ldquoSo when he suffers is it because he first thought ldquoI need some sufferingrdquordquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds635 If when under the influence of the afflictionsPeople will even kill their treasured selvesHow can they not cause harmTo the bodies of others
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 162
The fault of doing harm to others either is or is not in the nature of living beings
ldquoIf it is in their nature it is wrong to get angryhelliprdquo
ldquoIf it is adventitious it is also wrong to be angryhelliprdquo
ldquoThis is not the case as it is the person who harms me so it is correct to be angry with this personrdquo
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds641 The stick and so forth directly cause the harmBut if I am angry at the one who throws itThen since hostility impels themIt is better to get angry at hostility
We donrsquot get angry at the gun but what caused the gun to go off
Same logic applies to the person and the affliction which caused the person to ldquogo offrdquo
Who to blame
Pollution SkyFactories
Gun Person Affliction
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds642 I at a former time inflictedHarm such as this on living beingsTherefore it is fitting that I who hurt othersShould receive this harm
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 164 Sha-bo-baldquoWhen you say lsquoI am not at faultrsquo it indicates that you in fact have not internalised even a bit of the teachingrdquo
Primary cause
Secondary cause
my action
the harmersentient being
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Donrsquot want suffering
Stop creating the causes
The harmer is so kind
Helping you exhaust your bad karma
What is patience
How to begin the cultivation of patience
Divisions of patience
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Discouragement = giving up a spiritual life
Spiritual life = virtuous life
Virtuous life = happy life
Why must I accept suffering
Harm from another person
Suffering from my own body
Suffering from my own thoughts
Harm from the environment
Difficulty in changing the mind
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Delays positive results or lessens a positive result
Destroys from the root = never gives a result even if it meets the conditions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds63 My mind will not experience peaceIf it holds painful thoughts of hatredI shall find no joy or happinessUnable to sleep I shall feel unsettled
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquohellipwhen such intense anger and hatred arise it makes the best part of our brain which is the ability to judge between right and wrong and assess long-term and short-term consequences become totally inoperablerdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds64 Even those who depend on a masterWho cares for them with wealth and servicesWill overcome and killA master who gets angry
65ab By it friends and relatives are disheartenedThough he gathers people with gifts they will not serve him
Garland of Birth StoriesWhen your complexion is spoiled by the fire of anger You cannot look good though adorned with jewelleryYou may sleep on a good bed butYour mind suffers the sharp pains of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
65cd In brief no angry person is happy
ldquoYou always hurt the one you loverdquowords by Allan Roberts and music by Doris Fisher
You always hurt the one you love The one you shouldnt hurt at all You always take the sweetest rose And crush it till the petals fall
Khen Rinpoche Lobsang JamphelldquoIt is not possible for anger to become happinessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds62 There is no negativity like hatredAnd no fortitude like patienceTherefore earnestly cultivate Patience in a variety of ways
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 160-161 What would be reasonable grounds for anger towards harmdoers
ldquoThey first had the thought of wanting to harm me prepared the method and then either prevented my happiness or inflicted unpleasant physical or mental suffering so my anger is justifiedrdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
AFFLICTION
Unrealistic
thinking
Object
Seeds
Causes + Conditions = affliction arisesIncomplete or no causes + conditions = no affliction arises
Regardless of if they think ldquoI will cause malicerdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
We are willing to help someone if we know they are sick
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds109 Just as a doctor does not fight but helpsPatients who are possessed by spirits though they get angrySo the Sage sees that the afflictions are at faultNot the persons who have the afflictions
Four Hundred Verses634 If all beings could achieve resultsAccording to their wish thenSince no one wants suffering No one would suffer
Lack of self-controlIf we think ldquoOther-powered It is not true It was he who got angry It is nothing to do with whether or not he was put up to it by the afflictions in his continuum He willingly got angry at me That is how he wanted itrdquo The reply is ldquoSo when he suffers is it because he first thought ldquoI need some sufferingrdquordquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds635 If when under the influence of the afflictionsPeople will even kill their treasured selvesHow can they not cause harmTo the bodies of others
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 162
The fault of doing harm to others either is or is not in the nature of living beings
ldquoIf it is in their nature it is wrong to get angryhelliprdquo
ldquoIf it is adventitious it is also wrong to be angryhelliprdquo
ldquoThis is not the case as it is the person who harms me so it is correct to be angry with this personrdquo
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds641 The stick and so forth directly cause the harmBut if I am angry at the one who throws itThen since hostility impels themIt is better to get angry at hostility
We donrsquot get angry at the gun but what caused the gun to go off
Same logic applies to the person and the affliction which caused the person to ldquogo offrdquo
Who to blame
Pollution SkyFactories
Gun Person Affliction
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds642 I at a former time inflictedHarm such as this on living beingsTherefore it is fitting that I who hurt othersShould receive this harm
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 164 Sha-bo-baldquoWhen you say lsquoI am not at faultrsquo it indicates that you in fact have not internalised even a bit of the teachingrdquo
Primary cause
Secondary cause
my action
the harmersentient being
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Donrsquot want suffering
Stop creating the causes
The harmer is so kind
Helping you exhaust your bad karma
What is patience
How to begin the cultivation of patience
Divisions of patience
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Discouragement = giving up a spiritual life
Spiritual life = virtuous life
Virtuous life = happy life
Why must I accept suffering
Harm from another person
Suffering from my own body
Suffering from my own thoughts
Harm from the environment
Difficulty in changing the mind
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Destroys from the root = never gives a result even if it meets the conditions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds63 My mind will not experience peaceIf it holds painful thoughts of hatredI shall find no joy or happinessUnable to sleep I shall feel unsettled
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquohellipwhen such intense anger and hatred arise it makes the best part of our brain which is the ability to judge between right and wrong and assess long-term and short-term consequences become totally inoperablerdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds64 Even those who depend on a masterWho cares for them with wealth and servicesWill overcome and killA master who gets angry
65ab By it friends and relatives are disheartenedThough he gathers people with gifts they will not serve him
Garland of Birth StoriesWhen your complexion is spoiled by the fire of anger You cannot look good though adorned with jewelleryYou may sleep on a good bed butYour mind suffers the sharp pains of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
65cd In brief no angry person is happy
ldquoYou always hurt the one you loverdquowords by Allan Roberts and music by Doris Fisher
You always hurt the one you love The one you shouldnt hurt at all You always take the sweetest rose And crush it till the petals fall
Khen Rinpoche Lobsang JamphelldquoIt is not possible for anger to become happinessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds62 There is no negativity like hatredAnd no fortitude like patienceTherefore earnestly cultivate Patience in a variety of ways
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 160-161 What would be reasonable grounds for anger towards harmdoers
ldquoThey first had the thought of wanting to harm me prepared the method and then either prevented my happiness or inflicted unpleasant physical or mental suffering so my anger is justifiedrdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
AFFLICTION
Unrealistic
thinking
Object
Seeds
Causes + Conditions = affliction arisesIncomplete or no causes + conditions = no affliction arises
Regardless of if they think ldquoI will cause malicerdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
We are willing to help someone if we know they are sick
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds109 Just as a doctor does not fight but helpsPatients who are possessed by spirits though they get angrySo the Sage sees that the afflictions are at faultNot the persons who have the afflictions
Four Hundred Verses634 If all beings could achieve resultsAccording to their wish thenSince no one wants suffering No one would suffer
Lack of self-controlIf we think ldquoOther-powered It is not true It was he who got angry It is nothing to do with whether or not he was put up to it by the afflictions in his continuum He willingly got angry at me That is how he wanted itrdquo The reply is ldquoSo when he suffers is it because he first thought ldquoI need some sufferingrdquordquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds635 If when under the influence of the afflictionsPeople will even kill their treasured selvesHow can they not cause harmTo the bodies of others
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 162
The fault of doing harm to others either is or is not in the nature of living beings
ldquoIf it is in their nature it is wrong to get angryhelliprdquo
ldquoIf it is adventitious it is also wrong to be angryhelliprdquo
ldquoThis is not the case as it is the person who harms me so it is correct to be angry with this personrdquo
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds641 The stick and so forth directly cause the harmBut if I am angry at the one who throws itThen since hostility impels themIt is better to get angry at hostility
We donrsquot get angry at the gun but what caused the gun to go off
Same logic applies to the person and the affliction which caused the person to ldquogo offrdquo
Who to blame
Pollution SkyFactories
Gun Person Affliction
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds642 I at a former time inflictedHarm such as this on living beingsTherefore it is fitting that I who hurt othersShould receive this harm
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 164 Sha-bo-baldquoWhen you say lsquoI am not at faultrsquo it indicates that you in fact have not internalised even a bit of the teachingrdquo
Primary cause
Secondary cause
my action
the harmersentient being
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Donrsquot want suffering
Stop creating the causes
The harmer is so kind
Helping you exhaust your bad karma
What is patience
How to begin the cultivation of patience
Divisions of patience
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Discouragement = giving up a spiritual life
Spiritual life = virtuous life
Virtuous life = happy life
Why must I accept suffering
Harm from another person
Suffering from my own body
Suffering from my own thoughts
Harm from the environment
Difficulty in changing the mind
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds63 My mind will not experience peaceIf it holds painful thoughts of hatredI shall find no joy or happinessUnable to sleep I shall feel unsettled
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquohellipwhen such intense anger and hatred arise it makes the best part of our brain which is the ability to judge between right and wrong and assess long-term and short-term consequences become totally inoperablerdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds64 Even those who depend on a masterWho cares for them with wealth and servicesWill overcome and killA master who gets angry
65ab By it friends and relatives are disheartenedThough he gathers people with gifts they will not serve him
Garland of Birth StoriesWhen your complexion is spoiled by the fire of anger You cannot look good though adorned with jewelleryYou may sleep on a good bed butYour mind suffers the sharp pains of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
65cd In brief no angry person is happy
ldquoYou always hurt the one you loverdquowords by Allan Roberts and music by Doris Fisher
You always hurt the one you love The one you shouldnt hurt at all You always take the sweetest rose And crush it till the petals fall
Khen Rinpoche Lobsang JamphelldquoIt is not possible for anger to become happinessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds62 There is no negativity like hatredAnd no fortitude like patienceTherefore earnestly cultivate Patience in a variety of ways
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 160-161 What would be reasonable grounds for anger towards harmdoers
ldquoThey first had the thought of wanting to harm me prepared the method and then either prevented my happiness or inflicted unpleasant physical or mental suffering so my anger is justifiedrdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
AFFLICTION
Unrealistic
thinking
Object
Seeds
Causes + Conditions = affliction arisesIncomplete or no causes + conditions = no affliction arises
Regardless of if they think ldquoI will cause malicerdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
We are willing to help someone if we know they are sick
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds109 Just as a doctor does not fight but helpsPatients who are possessed by spirits though they get angrySo the Sage sees that the afflictions are at faultNot the persons who have the afflictions
Four Hundred Verses634 If all beings could achieve resultsAccording to their wish thenSince no one wants suffering No one would suffer
Lack of self-controlIf we think ldquoOther-powered It is not true It was he who got angry It is nothing to do with whether or not he was put up to it by the afflictions in his continuum He willingly got angry at me That is how he wanted itrdquo The reply is ldquoSo when he suffers is it because he first thought ldquoI need some sufferingrdquordquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds635 If when under the influence of the afflictionsPeople will even kill their treasured selvesHow can they not cause harmTo the bodies of others
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 162
The fault of doing harm to others either is or is not in the nature of living beings
ldquoIf it is in their nature it is wrong to get angryhelliprdquo
ldquoIf it is adventitious it is also wrong to be angryhelliprdquo
ldquoThis is not the case as it is the person who harms me so it is correct to be angry with this personrdquo
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds641 The stick and so forth directly cause the harmBut if I am angry at the one who throws itThen since hostility impels themIt is better to get angry at hostility
We donrsquot get angry at the gun but what caused the gun to go off
Same logic applies to the person and the affliction which caused the person to ldquogo offrdquo
Who to blame
Pollution SkyFactories
Gun Person Affliction
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds642 I at a former time inflictedHarm such as this on living beingsTherefore it is fitting that I who hurt othersShould receive this harm
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 164 Sha-bo-baldquoWhen you say lsquoI am not at faultrsquo it indicates that you in fact have not internalised even a bit of the teachingrdquo
Primary cause
Secondary cause
my action
the harmersentient being
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Donrsquot want suffering
Stop creating the causes
The harmer is so kind
Helping you exhaust your bad karma
What is patience
How to begin the cultivation of patience
Divisions of patience
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Discouragement = giving up a spiritual life
Spiritual life = virtuous life
Virtuous life = happy life
Why must I accept suffering
Harm from another person
Suffering from my own body
Suffering from my own thoughts
Harm from the environment
Difficulty in changing the mind
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquohellipwhen such intense anger and hatred arise it makes the best part of our brain which is the ability to judge between right and wrong and assess long-term and short-term consequences become totally inoperablerdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds64 Even those who depend on a masterWho cares for them with wealth and servicesWill overcome and killA master who gets angry
65ab By it friends and relatives are disheartenedThough he gathers people with gifts they will not serve him
Garland of Birth StoriesWhen your complexion is spoiled by the fire of anger You cannot look good though adorned with jewelleryYou may sleep on a good bed butYour mind suffers the sharp pains of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
65cd In brief no angry person is happy
ldquoYou always hurt the one you loverdquowords by Allan Roberts and music by Doris Fisher
You always hurt the one you love The one you shouldnt hurt at all You always take the sweetest rose And crush it till the petals fall
Khen Rinpoche Lobsang JamphelldquoIt is not possible for anger to become happinessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds62 There is no negativity like hatredAnd no fortitude like patienceTherefore earnestly cultivate Patience in a variety of ways
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 160-161 What would be reasonable grounds for anger towards harmdoers
ldquoThey first had the thought of wanting to harm me prepared the method and then either prevented my happiness or inflicted unpleasant physical or mental suffering so my anger is justifiedrdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
AFFLICTION
Unrealistic
thinking
Object
Seeds
Causes + Conditions = affliction arisesIncomplete or no causes + conditions = no affliction arises
Regardless of if they think ldquoI will cause malicerdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
We are willing to help someone if we know they are sick
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds109 Just as a doctor does not fight but helpsPatients who are possessed by spirits though they get angrySo the Sage sees that the afflictions are at faultNot the persons who have the afflictions
Four Hundred Verses634 If all beings could achieve resultsAccording to their wish thenSince no one wants suffering No one would suffer
Lack of self-controlIf we think ldquoOther-powered It is not true It was he who got angry It is nothing to do with whether or not he was put up to it by the afflictions in his continuum He willingly got angry at me That is how he wanted itrdquo The reply is ldquoSo when he suffers is it because he first thought ldquoI need some sufferingrdquordquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds635 If when under the influence of the afflictionsPeople will even kill their treasured selvesHow can they not cause harmTo the bodies of others
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 162
The fault of doing harm to others either is or is not in the nature of living beings
ldquoIf it is in their nature it is wrong to get angryhelliprdquo
ldquoIf it is adventitious it is also wrong to be angryhelliprdquo
ldquoThis is not the case as it is the person who harms me so it is correct to be angry with this personrdquo
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds641 The stick and so forth directly cause the harmBut if I am angry at the one who throws itThen since hostility impels themIt is better to get angry at hostility
We donrsquot get angry at the gun but what caused the gun to go off
Same logic applies to the person and the affliction which caused the person to ldquogo offrdquo
Who to blame
Pollution SkyFactories
Gun Person Affliction
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds642 I at a former time inflictedHarm such as this on living beingsTherefore it is fitting that I who hurt othersShould receive this harm
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 164 Sha-bo-baldquoWhen you say lsquoI am not at faultrsquo it indicates that you in fact have not internalised even a bit of the teachingrdquo
Primary cause
Secondary cause
my action
the harmersentient being
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Donrsquot want suffering
Stop creating the causes
The harmer is so kind
Helping you exhaust your bad karma
What is patience
How to begin the cultivation of patience
Divisions of patience
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Discouragement = giving up a spiritual life
Spiritual life = virtuous life
Virtuous life = happy life
Why must I accept suffering
Harm from another person
Suffering from my own body
Suffering from my own thoughts
Harm from the environment
Difficulty in changing the mind
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds64 Even those who depend on a masterWho cares for them with wealth and servicesWill overcome and killA master who gets angry
65ab By it friends and relatives are disheartenedThough he gathers people with gifts they will not serve him
Garland of Birth StoriesWhen your complexion is spoiled by the fire of anger You cannot look good though adorned with jewelleryYou may sleep on a good bed butYour mind suffers the sharp pains of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
65cd In brief no angry person is happy
ldquoYou always hurt the one you loverdquowords by Allan Roberts and music by Doris Fisher
You always hurt the one you love The one you shouldnt hurt at all You always take the sweetest rose And crush it till the petals fall
Khen Rinpoche Lobsang JamphelldquoIt is not possible for anger to become happinessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds62 There is no negativity like hatredAnd no fortitude like patienceTherefore earnestly cultivate Patience in a variety of ways
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 160-161 What would be reasonable grounds for anger towards harmdoers
ldquoThey first had the thought of wanting to harm me prepared the method and then either prevented my happiness or inflicted unpleasant physical or mental suffering so my anger is justifiedrdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
AFFLICTION
Unrealistic
thinking
Object
Seeds
Causes + Conditions = affliction arisesIncomplete or no causes + conditions = no affliction arises
Regardless of if they think ldquoI will cause malicerdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
We are willing to help someone if we know they are sick
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds109 Just as a doctor does not fight but helpsPatients who are possessed by spirits though they get angrySo the Sage sees that the afflictions are at faultNot the persons who have the afflictions
Four Hundred Verses634 If all beings could achieve resultsAccording to their wish thenSince no one wants suffering No one would suffer
Lack of self-controlIf we think ldquoOther-powered It is not true It was he who got angry It is nothing to do with whether or not he was put up to it by the afflictions in his continuum He willingly got angry at me That is how he wanted itrdquo The reply is ldquoSo when he suffers is it because he first thought ldquoI need some sufferingrdquordquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds635 If when under the influence of the afflictionsPeople will even kill their treasured selvesHow can they not cause harmTo the bodies of others
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 162
The fault of doing harm to others either is or is not in the nature of living beings
ldquoIf it is in their nature it is wrong to get angryhelliprdquo
ldquoIf it is adventitious it is also wrong to be angryhelliprdquo
ldquoThis is not the case as it is the person who harms me so it is correct to be angry with this personrdquo
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds641 The stick and so forth directly cause the harmBut if I am angry at the one who throws itThen since hostility impels themIt is better to get angry at hostility
We donrsquot get angry at the gun but what caused the gun to go off
Same logic applies to the person and the affliction which caused the person to ldquogo offrdquo
Who to blame
Pollution SkyFactories
Gun Person Affliction
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds642 I at a former time inflictedHarm such as this on living beingsTherefore it is fitting that I who hurt othersShould receive this harm
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 164 Sha-bo-baldquoWhen you say lsquoI am not at faultrsquo it indicates that you in fact have not internalised even a bit of the teachingrdquo
Primary cause
Secondary cause
my action
the harmersentient being
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Donrsquot want suffering
Stop creating the causes
The harmer is so kind
Helping you exhaust your bad karma
What is patience
How to begin the cultivation of patience
Divisions of patience
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Discouragement = giving up a spiritual life
Spiritual life = virtuous life
Virtuous life = happy life
Why must I accept suffering
Harm from another person
Suffering from my own body
Suffering from my own thoughts
Harm from the environment
Difficulty in changing the mind
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Garland of Birth StoriesWhen your complexion is spoiled by the fire of anger You cannot look good though adorned with jewelleryYou may sleep on a good bed butYour mind suffers the sharp pains of anger
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
65cd In brief no angry person is happy
ldquoYou always hurt the one you loverdquowords by Allan Roberts and music by Doris Fisher
You always hurt the one you love The one you shouldnt hurt at all You always take the sweetest rose And crush it till the petals fall
Khen Rinpoche Lobsang JamphelldquoIt is not possible for anger to become happinessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds62 There is no negativity like hatredAnd no fortitude like patienceTherefore earnestly cultivate Patience in a variety of ways
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 160-161 What would be reasonable grounds for anger towards harmdoers
ldquoThey first had the thought of wanting to harm me prepared the method and then either prevented my happiness or inflicted unpleasant physical or mental suffering so my anger is justifiedrdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
AFFLICTION
Unrealistic
thinking
Object
Seeds
Causes + Conditions = affliction arisesIncomplete or no causes + conditions = no affliction arises
Regardless of if they think ldquoI will cause malicerdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
We are willing to help someone if we know they are sick
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds109 Just as a doctor does not fight but helpsPatients who are possessed by spirits though they get angrySo the Sage sees that the afflictions are at faultNot the persons who have the afflictions
Four Hundred Verses634 If all beings could achieve resultsAccording to their wish thenSince no one wants suffering No one would suffer
Lack of self-controlIf we think ldquoOther-powered It is not true It was he who got angry It is nothing to do with whether or not he was put up to it by the afflictions in his continuum He willingly got angry at me That is how he wanted itrdquo The reply is ldquoSo when he suffers is it because he first thought ldquoI need some sufferingrdquordquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds635 If when under the influence of the afflictionsPeople will even kill their treasured selvesHow can they not cause harmTo the bodies of others
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 162
The fault of doing harm to others either is or is not in the nature of living beings
ldquoIf it is in their nature it is wrong to get angryhelliprdquo
ldquoIf it is adventitious it is also wrong to be angryhelliprdquo
ldquoThis is not the case as it is the person who harms me so it is correct to be angry with this personrdquo
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds641 The stick and so forth directly cause the harmBut if I am angry at the one who throws itThen since hostility impels themIt is better to get angry at hostility
We donrsquot get angry at the gun but what caused the gun to go off
Same logic applies to the person and the affliction which caused the person to ldquogo offrdquo
Who to blame
Pollution SkyFactories
Gun Person Affliction
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds642 I at a former time inflictedHarm such as this on living beingsTherefore it is fitting that I who hurt othersShould receive this harm
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 164 Sha-bo-baldquoWhen you say lsquoI am not at faultrsquo it indicates that you in fact have not internalised even a bit of the teachingrdquo
Primary cause
Secondary cause
my action
the harmersentient being
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Donrsquot want suffering
Stop creating the causes
The harmer is so kind
Helping you exhaust your bad karma
What is patience
How to begin the cultivation of patience
Divisions of patience
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Discouragement = giving up a spiritual life
Spiritual life = virtuous life
Virtuous life = happy life
Why must I accept suffering
Harm from another person
Suffering from my own body
Suffering from my own thoughts
Harm from the environment
Difficulty in changing the mind
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds
65cd In brief no angry person is happy
ldquoYou always hurt the one you loverdquowords by Allan Roberts and music by Doris Fisher
You always hurt the one you love The one you shouldnt hurt at all You always take the sweetest rose And crush it till the petals fall
Khen Rinpoche Lobsang JamphelldquoIt is not possible for anger to become happinessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds62 There is no negativity like hatredAnd no fortitude like patienceTherefore earnestly cultivate Patience in a variety of ways
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 160-161 What would be reasonable grounds for anger towards harmdoers
ldquoThey first had the thought of wanting to harm me prepared the method and then either prevented my happiness or inflicted unpleasant physical or mental suffering so my anger is justifiedrdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
AFFLICTION
Unrealistic
thinking
Object
Seeds
Causes + Conditions = affliction arisesIncomplete or no causes + conditions = no affliction arises
Regardless of if they think ldquoI will cause malicerdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
We are willing to help someone if we know they are sick
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds109 Just as a doctor does not fight but helpsPatients who are possessed by spirits though they get angrySo the Sage sees that the afflictions are at faultNot the persons who have the afflictions
Four Hundred Verses634 If all beings could achieve resultsAccording to their wish thenSince no one wants suffering No one would suffer
Lack of self-controlIf we think ldquoOther-powered It is not true It was he who got angry It is nothing to do with whether or not he was put up to it by the afflictions in his continuum He willingly got angry at me That is how he wanted itrdquo The reply is ldquoSo when he suffers is it because he first thought ldquoI need some sufferingrdquordquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds635 If when under the influence of the afflictionsPeople will even kill their treasured selvesHow can they not cause harmTo the bodies of others
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 162
The fault of doing harm to others either is or is not in the nature of living beings
ldquoIf it is in their nature it is wrong to get angryhelliprdquo
ldquoIf it is adventitious it is also wrong to be angryhelliprdquo
ldquoThis is not the case as it is the person who harms me so it is correct to be angry with this personrdquo
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds641 The stick and so forth directly cause the harmBut if I am angry at the one who throws itThen since hostility impels themIt is better to get angry at hostility
We donrsquot get angry at the gun but what caused the gun to go off
Same logic applies to the person and the affliction which caused the person to ldquogo offrdquo
Who to blame
Pollution SkyFactories
Gun Person Affliction
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds642 I at a former time inflictedHarm such as this on living beingsTherefore it is fitting that I who hurt othersShould receive this harm
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 164 Sha-bo-baldquoWhen you say lsquoI am not at faultrsquo it indicates that you in fact have not internalised even a bit of the teachingrdquo
Primary cause
Secondary cause
my action
the harmersentient being
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Donrsquot want suffering
Stop creating the causes
The harmer is so kind
Helping you exhaust your bad karma
What is patience
How to begin the cultivation of patience
Divisions of patience
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Discouragement = giving up a spiritual life
Spiritual life = virtuous life
Virtuous life = happy life
Why must I accept suffering
Harm from another person
Suffering from my own body
Suffering from my own thoughts
Harm from the environment
Difficulty in changing the mind
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
ldquoYou always hurt the one you loverdquowords by Allan Roberts and music by Doris Fisher
You always hurt the one you love The one you shouldnt hurt at all You always take the sweetest rose And crush it till the petals fall
Khen Rinpoche Lobsang JamphelldquoIt is not possible for anger to become happinessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds62 There is no negativity like hatredAnd no fortitude like patienceTherefore earnestly cultivate Patience in a variety of ways
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 160-161 What would be reasonable grounds for anger towards harmdoers
ldquoThey first had the thought of wanting to harm me prepared the method and then either prevented my happiness or inflicted unpleasant physical or mental suffering so my anger is justifiedrdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
AFFLICTION
Unrealistic
thinking
Object
Seeds
Causes + Conditions = affliction arisesIncomplete or no causes + conditions = no affliction arises
Regardless of if they think ldquoI will cause malicerdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
We are willing to help someone if we know they are sick
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds109 Just as a doctor does not fight but helpsPatients who are possessed by spirits though they get angrySo the Sage sees that the afflictions are at faultNot the persons who have the afflictions
Four Hundred Verses634 If all beings could achieve resultsAccording to their wish thenSince no one wants suffering No one would suffer
Lack of self-controlIf we think ldquoOther-powered It is not true It was he who got angry It is nothing to do with whether or not he was put up to it by the afflictions in his continuum He willingly got angry at me That is how he wanted itrdquo The reply is ldquoSo when he suffers is it because he first thought ldquoI need some sufferingrdquordquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds635 If when under the influence of the afflictionsPeople will even kill their treasured selvesHow can they not cause harmTo the bodies of others
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 162
The fault of doing harm to others either is or is not in the nature of living beings
ldquoIf it is in their nature it is wrong to get angryhelliprdquo
ldquoIf it is adventitious it is also wrong to be angryhelliprdquo
ldquoThis is not the case as it is the person who harms me so it is correct to be angry with this personrdquo
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds641 The stick and so forth directly cause the harmBut if I am angry at the one who throws itThen since hostility impels themIt is better to get angry at hostility
We donrsquot get angry at the gun but what caused the gun to go off
Same logic applies to the person and the affliction which caused the person to ldquogo offrdquo
Who to blame
Pollution SkyFactories
Gun Person Affliction
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds642 I at a former time inflictedHarm such as this on living beingsTherefore it is fitting that I who hurt othersShould receive this harm
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 164 Sha-bo-baldquoWhen you say lsquoI am not at faultrsquo it indicates that you in fact have not internalised even a bit of the teachingrdquo
Primary cause
Secondary cause
my action
the harmersentient being
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Donrsquot want suffering
Stop creating the causes
The harmer is so kind
Helping you exhaust your bad karma
What is patience
How to begin the cultivation of patience
Divisions of patience
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Discouragement = giving up a spiritual life
Spiritual life = virtuous life
Virtuous life = happy life
Why must I accept suffering
Harm from another person
Suffering from my own body
Suffering from my own thoughts
Harm from the environment
Difficulty in changing the mind
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Khen Rinpoche Lobsang JamphelldquoIt is not possible for anger to become happinessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds62 There is no negativity like hatredAnd no fortitude like patienceTherefore earnestly cultivate Patience in a variety of ways
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 160-161 What would be reasonable grounds for anger towards harmdoers
ldquoThey first had the thought of wanting to harm me prepared the method and then either prevented my happiness or inflicted unpleasant physical or mental suffering so my anger is justifiedrdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
AFFLICTION
Unrealistic
thinking
Object
Seeds
Causes + Conditions = affliction arisesIncomplete or no causes + conditions = no affliction arises
Regardless of if they think ldquoI will cause malicerdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
We are willing to help someone if we know they are sick
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds109 Just as a doctor does not fight but helpsPatients who are possessed by spirits though they get angrySo the Sage sees that the afflictions are at faultNot the persons who have the afflictions
Four Hundred Verses634 If all beings could achieve resultsAccording to their wish thenSince no one wants suffering No one would suffer
Lack of self-controlIf we think ldquoOther-powered It is not true It was he who got angry It is nothing to do with whether or not he was put up to it by the afflictions in his continuum He willingly got angry at me That is how he wanted itrdquo The reply is ldquoSo when he suffers is it because he first thought ldquoI need some sufferingrdquordquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds635 If when under the influence of the afflictionsPeople will even kill their treasured selvesHow can they not cause harmTo the bodies of others
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 162
The fault of doing harm to others either is or is not in the nature of living beings
ldquoIf it is in their nature it is wrong to get angryhelliprdquo
ldquoIf it is adventitious it is also wrong to be angryhelliprdquo
ldquoThis is not the case as it is the person who harms me so it is correct to be angry with this personrdquo
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds641 The stick and so forth directly cause the harmBut if I am angry at the one who throws itThen since hostility impels themIt is better to get angry at hostility
We donrsquot get angry at the gun but what caused the gun to go off
Same logic applies to the person and the affliction which caused the person to ldquogo offrdquo
Who to blame
Pollution SkyFactories
Gun Person Affliction
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds642 I at a former time inflictedHarm such as this on living beingsTherefore it is fitting that I who hurt othersShould receive this harm
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 164 Sha-bo-baldquoWhen you say lsquoI am not at faultrsquo it indicates that you in fact have not internalised even a bit of the teachingrdquo
Primary cause
Secondary cause
my action
the harmersentient being
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Donrsquot want suffering
Stop creating the causes
The harmer is so kind
Helping you exhaust your bad karma
What is patience
How to begin the cultivation of patience
Divisions of patience
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Discouragement = giving up a spiritual life
Spiritual life = virtuous life
Virtuous life = happy life
Why must I accept suffering
Harm from another person
Suffering from my own body
Suffering from my own thoughts
Harm from the environment
Difficulty in changing the mind
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds62 There is no negativity like hatredAnd no fortitude like patienceTherefore earnestly cultivate Patience in a variety of ways
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 160-161 What would be reasonable grounds for anger towards harmdoers
ldquoThey first had the thought of wanting to harm me prepared the method and then either prevented my happiness or inflicted unpleasant physical or mental suffering so my anger is justifiedrdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
AFFLICTION
Unrealistic
thinking
Object
Seeds
Causes + Conditions = affliction arisesIncomplete or no causes + conditions = no affliction arises
Regardless of if they think ldquoI will cause malicerdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
We are willing to help someone if we know they are sick
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds109 Just as a doctor does not fight but helpsPatients who are possessed by spirits though they get angrySo the Sage sees that the afflictions are at faultNot the persons who have the afflictions
Four Hundred Verses634 If all beings could achieve resultsAccording to their wish thenSince no one wants suffering No one would suffer
Lack of self-controlIf we think ldquoOther-powered It is not true It was he who got angry It is nothing to do with whether or not he was put up to it by the afflictions in his continuum He willingly got angry at me That is how he wanted itrdquo The reply is ldquoSo when he suffers is it because he first thought ldquoI need some sufferingrdquordquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds635 If when under the influence of the afflictionsPeople will even kill their treasured selvesHow can they not cause harmTo the bodies of others
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 162
The fault of doing harm to others either is or is not in the nature of living beings
ldquoIf it is in their nature it is wrong to get angryhelliprdquo
ldquoIf it is adventitious it is also wrong to be angryhelliprdquo
ldquoThis is not the case as it is the person who harms me so it is correct to be angry with this personrdquo
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds641 The stick and so forth directly cause the harmBut if I am angry at the one who throws itThen since hostility impels themIt is better to get angry at hostility
We donrsquot get angry at the gun but what caused the gun to go off
Same logic applies to the person and the affliction which caused the person to ldquogo offrdquo
Who to blame
Pollution SkyFactories
Gun Person Affliction
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds642 I at a former time inflictedHarm such as this on living beingsTherefore it is fitting that I who hurt othersShould receive this harm
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 164 Sha-bo-baldquoWhen you say lsquoI am not at faultrsquo it indicates that you in fact have not internalised even a bit of the teachingrdquo
Primary cause
Secondary cause
my action
the harmersentient being
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Donrsquot want suffering
Stop creating the causes
The harmer is so kind
Helping you exhaust your bad karma
What is patience
How to begin the cultivation of patience
Divisions of patience
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Discouragement = giving up a spiritual life
Spiritual life = virtuous life
Virtuous life = happy life
Why must I accept suffering
Harm from another person
Suffering from my own body
Suffering from my own thoughts
Harm from the environment
Difficulty in changing the mind
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 160-161 What would be reasonable grounds for anger towards harmdoers
ldquoThey first had the thought of wanting to harm me prepared the method and then either prevented my happiness or inflicted unpleasant physical or mental suffering so my anger is justifiedrdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
AFFLICTION
Unrealistic
thinking
Object
Seeds
Causes + Conditions = affliction arisesIncomplete or no causes + conditions = no affliction arises
Regardless of if they think ldquoI will cause malicerdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
We are willing to help someone if we know they are sick
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds109 Just as a doctor does not fight but helpsPatients who are possessed by spirits though they get angrySo the Sage sees that the afflictions are at faultNot the persons who have the afflictions
Four Hundred Verses634 If all beings could achieve resultsAccording to their wish thenSince no one wants suffering No one would suffer
Lack of self-controlIf we think ldquoOther-powered It is not true It was he who got angry It is nothing to do with whether or not he was put up to it by the afflictions in his continuum He willingly got angry at me That is how he wanted itrdquo The reply is ldquoSo when he suffers is it because he first thought ldquoI need some sufferingrdquordquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds635 If when under the influence of the afflictionsPeople will even kill their treasured selvesHow can they not cause harmTo the bodies of others
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 162
The fault of doing harm to others either is or is not in the nature of living beings
ldquoIf it is in their nature it is wrong to get angryhelliprdquo
ldquoIf it is adventitious it is also wrong to be angryhelliprdquo
ldquoThis is not the case as it is the person who harms me so it is correct to be angry with this personrdquo
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds641 The stick and so forth directly cause the harmBut if I am angry at the one who throws itThen since hostility impels themIt is better to get angry at hostility
We donrsquot get angry at the gun but what caused the gun to go off
Same logic applies to the person and the affliction which caused the person to ldquogo offrdquo
Who to blame
Pollution SkyFactories
Gun Person Affliction
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds642 I at a former time inflictedHarm such as this on living beingsTherefore it is fitting that I who hurt othersShould receive this harm
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 164 Sha-bo-baldquoWhen you say lsquoI am not at faultrsquo it indicates that you in fact have not internalised even a bit of the teachingrdquo
Primary cause
Secondary cause
my action
the harmersentient being
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Donrsquot want suffering
Stop creating the causes
The harmer is so kind
Helping you exhaust your bad karma
What is patience
How to begin the cultivation of patience
Divisions of patience
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Discouragement = giving up a spiritual life
Spiritual life = virtuous life
Virtuous life = happy life
Why must I accept suffering
Harm from another person
Suffering from my own body
Suffering from my own thoughts
Harm from the environment
Difficulty in changing the mind
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 160-161 What would be reasonable grounds for anger towards harmdoers
ldquoThey first had the thought of wanting to harm me prepared the method and then either prevented my happiness or inflicted unpleasant physical or mental suffering so my anger is justifiedrdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
AFFLICTION
Unrealistic
thinking
Object
Seeds
Causes + Conditions = affliction arisesIncomplete or no causes + conditions = no affliction arises
Regardless of if they think ldquoI will cause malicerdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
We are willing to help someone if we know they are sick
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds109 Just as a doctor does not fight but helpsPatients who are possessed by spirits though they get angrySo the Sage sees that the afflictions are at faultNot the persons who have the afflictions
Four Hundred Verses634 If all beings could achieve resultsAccording to their wish thenSince no one wants suffering No one would suffer
Lack of self-controlIf we think ldquoOther-powered It is not true It was he who got angry It is nothing to do with whether or not he was put up to it by the afflictions in his continuum He willingly got angry at me That is how he wanted itrdquo The reply is ldquoSo when he suffers is it because he first thought ldquoI need some sufferingrdquordquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds635 If when under the influence of the afflictionsPeople will even kill their treasured selvesHow can they not cause harmTo the bodies of others
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 162
The fault of doing harm to others either is or is not in the nature of living beings
ldquoIf it is in their nature it is wrong to get angryhelliprdquo
ldquoIf it is adventitious it is also wrong to be angryhelliprdquo
ldquoThis is not the case as it is the person who harms me so it is correct to be angry with this personrdquo
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds641 The stick and so forth directly cause the harmBut if I am angry at the one who throws itThen since hostility impels themIt is better to get angry at hostility
We donrsquot get angry at the gun but what caused the gun to go off
Same logic applies to the person and the affliction which caused the person to ldquogo offrdquo
Who to blame
Pollution SkyFactories
Gun Person Affliction
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds642 I at a former time inflictedHarm such as this on living beingsTherefore it is fitting that I who hurt othersShould receive this harm
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 164 Sha-bo-baldquoWhen you say lsquoI am not at faultrsquo it indicates that you in fact have not internalised even a bit of the teachingrdquo
Primary cause
Secondary cause
my action
the harmersentient being
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Donrsquot want suffering
Stop creating the causes
The harmer is so kind
Helping you exhaust your bad karma
What is patience
How to begin the cultivation of patience
Divisions of patience
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Discouragement = giving up a spiritual life
Spiritual life = virtuous life
Virtuous life = happy life
Why must I accept suffering
Harm from another person
Suffering from my own body
Suffering from my own thoughts
Harm from the environment
Difficulty in changing the mind
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 160-161 What would be reasonable grounds for anger towards harmdoers
ldquoThey first had the thought of wanting to harm me prepared the method and then either prevented my happiness or inflicted unpleasant physical or mental suffering so my anger is justifiedrdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
AFFLICTION
Unrealistic
thinking
Object
Seeds
Causes + Conditions = affliction arisesIncomplete or no causes + conditions = no affliction arises
Regardless of if they think ldquoI will cause malicerdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
We are willing to help someone if we know they are sick
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds109 Just as a doctor does not fight but helpsPatients who are possessed by spirits though they get angrySo the Sage sees that the afflictions are at faultNot the persons who have the afflictions
Four Hundred Verses634 If all beings could achieve resultsAccording to their wish thenSince no one wants suffering No one would suffer
Lack of self-controlIf we think ldquoOther-powered It is not true It was he who got angry It is nothing to do with whether or not he was put up to it by the afflictions in his continuum He willingly got angry at me That is how he wanted itrdquo The reply is ldquoSo when he suffers is it because he first thought ldquoI need some sufferingrdquordquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds635 If when under the influence of the afflictionsPeople will even kill their treasured selvesHow can they not cause harmTo the bodies of others
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 162
The fault of doing harm to others either is or is not in the nature of living beings
ldquoIf it is in their nature it is wrong to get angryhelliprdquo
ldquoIf it is adventitious it is also wrong to be angryhelliprdquo
ldquoThis is not the case as it is the person who harms me so it is correct to be angry with this personrdquo
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds641 The stick and so forth directly cause the harmBut if I am angry at the one who throws itThen since hostility impels themIt is better to get angry at hostility
We donrsquot get angry at the gun but what caused the gun to go off
Same logic applies to the person and the affliction which caused the person to ldquogo offrdquo
Who to blame
Pollution SkyFactories
Gun Person Affliction
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds642 I at a former time inflictedHarm such as this on living beingsTherefore it is fitting that I who hurt othersShould receive this harm
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 164 Sha-bo-baldquoWhen you say lsquoI am not at faultrsquo it indicates that you in fact have not internalised even a bit of the teachingrdquo
Primary cause
Secondary cause
my action
the harmersentient being
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Donrsquot want suffering
Stop creating the causes
The harmer is so kind
Helping you exhaust your bad karma
What is patience
How to begin the cultivation of patience
Divisions of patience
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Discouragement = giving up a spiritual life
Spiritual life = virtuous life
Virtuous life = happy life
Why must I accept suffering
Harm from another person
Suffering from my own body
Suffering from my own thoughts
Harm from the environment
Difficulty in changing the mind
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
ldquoThey first had the thought of wanting to harm me prepared the method and then either prevented my happiness or inflicted unpleasant physical or mental suffering so my anger is justifiedrdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
AFFLICTION
Unrealistic
thinking
Object
Seeds
Causes + Conditions = affliction arisesIncomplete or no causes + conditions = no affliction arises
Regardless of if they think ldquoI will cause malicerdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
We are willing to help someone if we know they are sick
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds109 Just as a doctor does not fight but helpsPatients who are possessed by spirits though they get angrySo the Sage sees that the afflictions are at faultNot the persons who have the afflictions
Four Hundred Verses634 If all beings could achieve resultsAccording to their wish thenSince no one wants suffering No one would suffer
Lack of self-controlIf we think ldquoOther-powered It is not true It was he who got angry It is nothing to do with whether or not he was put up to it by the afflictions in his continuum He willingly got angry at me That is how he wanted itrdquo The reply is ldquoSo when he suffers is it because he first thought ldquoI need some sufferingrdquordquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds635 If when under the influence of the afflictionsPeople will even kill their treasured selvesHow can they not cause harmTo the bodies of others
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 162
The fault of doing harm to others either is or is not in the nature of living beings
ldquoIf it is in their nature it is wrong to get angryhelliprdquo
ldquoIf it is adventitious it is also wrong to be angryhelliprdquo
ldquoThis is not the case as it is the person who harms me so it is correct to be angry with this personrdquo
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds641 The stick and so forth directly cause the harmBut if I am angry at the one who throws itThen since hostility impels themIt is better to get angry at hostility
We donrsquot get angry at the gun but what caused the gun to go off
Same logic applies to the person and the affliction which caused the person to ldquogo offrdquo
Who to blame
Pollution SkyFactories
Gun Person Affliction
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds642 I at a former time inflictedHarm such as this on living beingsTherefore it is fitting that I who hurt othersShould receive this harm
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 164 Sha-bo-baldquoWhen you say lsquoI am not at faultrsquo it indicates that you in fact have not internalised even a bit of the teachingrdquo
Primary cause
Secondary cause
my action
the harmersentient being
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Donrsquot want suffering
Stop creating the causes
The harmer is so kind
Helping you exhaust your bad karma
What is patience
How to begin the cultivation of patience
Divisions of patience
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Discouragement = giving up a spiritual life
Spiritual life = virtuous life
Virtuous life = happy life
Why must I accept suffering
Harm from another person
Suffering from my own body
Suffering from my own thoughts
Harm from the environment
Difficulty in changing the mind
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
AFFLICTION
Unrealistic
thinking
Object
Seeds
Causes + Conditions = affliction arisesIncomplete or no causes + conditions = no affliction arises
Regardless of if they think ldquoI will cause malicerdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
We are willing to help someone if we know they are sick
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds109 Just as a doctor does not fight but helpsPatients who are possessed by spirits though they get angrySo the Sage sees that the afflictions are at faultNot the persons who have the afflictions
Four Hundred Verses634 If all beings could achieve resultsAccording to their wish thenSince no one wants suffering No one would suffer
Lack of self-controlIf we think ldquoOther-powered It is not true It was he who got angry It is nothing to do with whether or not he was put up to it by the afflictions in his continuum He willingly got angry at me That is how he wanted itrdquo The reply is ldquoSo when he suffers is it because he first thought ldquoI need some sufferingrdquordquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds635 If when under the influence of the afflictionsPeople will even kill their treasured selvesHow can they not cause harmTo the bodies of others
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 162
The fault of doing harm to others either is or is not in the nature of living beings
ldquoIf it is in their nature it is wrong to get angryhelliprdquo
ldquoIf it is adventitious it is also wrong to be angryhelliprdquo
ldquoThis is not the case as it is the person who harms me so it is correct to be angry with this personrdquo
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds641 The stick and so forth directly cause the harmBut if I am angry at the one who throws itThen since hostility impels themIt is better to get angry at hostility
We donrsquot get angry at the gun but what caused the gun to go off
Same logic applies to the person and the affliction which caused the person to ldquogo offrdquo
Who to blame
Pollution SkyFactories
Gun Person Affliction
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds642 I at a former time inflictedHarm such as this on living beingsTherefore it is fitting that I who hurt othersShould receive this harm
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 164 Sha-bo-baldquoWhen you say lsquoI am not at faultrsquo it indicates that you in fact have not internalised even a bit of the teachingrdquo
Primary cause
Secondary cause
my action
the harmersentient being
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Donrsquot want suffering
Stop creating the causes
The harmer is so kind
Helping you exhaust your bad karma
What is patience
How to begin the cultivation of patience
Divisions of patience
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Discouragement = giving up a spiritual life
Spiritual life = virtuous life
Virtuous life = happy life
Why must I accept suffering
Harm from another person
Suffering from my own body
Suffering from my own thoughts
Harm from the environment
Difficulty in changing the mind
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
AFFLICTION
Unrealistic
thinking
Object
Seeds
Causes + Conditions = affliction arisesIncomplete or no causes + conditions = no affliction arises
Regardless of if they think ldquoI will cause malicerdquo
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
We are willing to help someone if we know they are sick
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds109 Just as a doctor does not fight but helpsPatients who are possessed by spirits though they get angrySo the Sage sees that the afflictions are at faultNot the persons who have the afflictions
Four Hundred Verses634 If all beings could achieve resultsAccording to their wish thenSince no one wants suffering No one would suffer
Lack of self-controlIf we think ldquoOther-powered It is not true It was he who got angry It is nothing to do with whether or not he was put up to it by the afflictions in his continuum He willingly got angry at me That is how he wanted itrdquo The reply is ldquoSo when he suffers is it because he first thought ldquoI need some sufferingrdquordquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds635 If when under the influence of the afflictionsPeople will even kill their treasured selvesHow can they not cause harmTo the bodies of others
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 162
The fault of doing harm to others either is or is not in the nature of living beings
ldquoIf it is in their nature it is wrong to get angryhelliprdquo
ldquoIf it is adventitious it is also wrong to be angryhelliprdquo
ldquoThis is not the case as it is the person who harms me so it is correct to be angry with this personrdquo
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds641 The stick and so forth directly cause the harmBut if I am angry at the one who throws itThen since hostility impels themIt is better to get angry at hostility
We donrsquot get angry at the gun but what caused the gun to go off
Same logic applies to the person and the affliction which caused the person to ldquogo offrdquo
Who to blame
Pollution SkyFactories
Gun Person Affliction
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds642 I at a former time inflictedHarm such as this on living beingsTherefore it is fitting that I who hurt othersShould receive this harm
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 164 Sha-bo-baldquoWhen you say lsquoI am not at faultrsquo it indicates that you in fact have not internalised even a bit of the teachingrdquo
Primary cause
Secondary cause
my action
the harmersentient being
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Donrsquot want suffering
Stop creating the causes
The harmer is so kind
Helping you exhaust your bad karma
What is patience
How to begin the cultivation of patience
Divisions of patience
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Discouragement = giving up a spiritual life
Spiritual life = virtuous life
Virtuous life = happy life
Why must I accept suffering
Harm from another person
Suffering from my own body
Suffering from my own thoughts
Harm from the environment
Difficulty in changing the mind
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Are you angry because hellip(a) They inflicted harm while they had the self-control
not to harm you(b) They were utterly without any self-control and
hurt you while helplessly impelled by something else
We are willing to help someone if we know they are sick
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds109 Just as a doctor does not fight but helpsPatients who are possessed by spirits though they get angrySo the Sage sees that the afflictions are at faultNot the persons who have the afflictions
Four Hundred Verses634 If all beings could achieve resultsAccording to their wish thenSince no one wants suffering No one would suffer
Lack of self-controlIf we think ldquoOther-powered It is not true It was he who got angry It is nothing to do with whether or not he was put up to it by the afflictions in his continuum He willingly got angry at me That is how he wanted itrdquo The reply is ldquoSo when he suffers is it because he first thought ldquoI need some sufferingrdquordquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds635 If when under the influence of the afflictionsPeople will even kill their treasured selvesHow can they not cause harmTo the bodies of others
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 162
The fault of doing harm to others either is or is not in the nature of living beings
ldquoIf it is in their nature it is wrong to get angryhelliprdquo
ldquoIf it is adventitious it is also wrong to be angryhelliprdquo
ldquoThis is not the case as it is the person who harms me so it is correct to be angry with this personrdquo
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds641 The stick and so forth directly cause the harmBut if I am angry at the one who throws itThen since hostility impels themIt is better to get angry at hostility
We donrsquot get angry at the gun but what caused the gun to go off
Same logic applies to the person and the affliction which caused the person to ldquogo offrdquo
Who to blame
Pollution SkyFactories
Gun Person Affliction
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds642 I at a former time inflictedHarm such as this on living beingsTherefore it is fitting that I who hurt othersShould receive this harm
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 164 Sha-bo-baldquoWhen you say lsquoI am not at faultrsquo it indicates that you in fact have not internalised even a bit of the teachingrdquo
Primary cause
Secondary cause
my action
the harmersentient being
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Donrsquot want suffering
Stop creating the causes
The harmer is so kind
Helping you exhaust your bad karma
What is patience
How to begin the cultivation of patience
Divisions of patience
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Discouragement = giving up a spiritual life
Spiritual life = virtuous life
Virtuous life = happy life
Why must I accept suffering
Harm from another person
Suffering from my own body
Suffering from my own thoughts
Harm from the environment
Difficulty in changing the mind
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
We are willing to help someone if we know they are sick
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds109 Just as a doctor does not fight but helpsPatients who are possessed by spirits though they get angrySo the Sage sees that the afflictions are at faultNot the persons who have the afflictions
Four Hundred Verses634 If all beings could achieve resultsAccording to their wish thenSince no one wants suffering No one would suffer
Lack of self-controlIf we think ldquoOther-powered It is not true It was he who got angry It is nothing to do with whether or not he was put up to it by the afflictions in his continuum He willingly got angry at me That is how he wanted itrdquo The reply is ldquoSo when he suffers is it because he first thought ldquoI need some sufferingrdquordquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds635 If when under the influence of the afflictionsPeople will even kill their treasured selvesHow can they not cause harmTo the bodies of others
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 162
The fault of doing harm to others either is or is not in the nature of living beings
ldquoIf it is in their nature it is wrong to get angryhelliprdquo
ldquoIf it is adventitious it is also wrong to be angryhelliprdquo
ldquoThis is not the case as it is the person who harms me so it is correct to be angry with this personrdquo
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds641 The stick and so forth directly cause the harmBut if I am angry at the one who throws itThen since hostility impels themIt is better to get angry at hostility
We donrsquot get angry at the gun but what caused the gun to go off
Same logic applies to the person and the affliction which caused the person to ldquogo offrdquo
Who to blame
Pollution SkyFactories
Gun Person Affliction
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds642 I at a former time inflictedHarm such as this on living beingsTherefore it is fitting that I who hurt othersShould receive this harm
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 164 Sha-bo-baldquoWhen you say lsquoI am not at faultrsquo it indicates that you in fact have not internalised even a bit of the teachingrdquo
Primary cause
Secondary cause
my action
the harmersentient being
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Donrsquot want suffering
Stop creating the causes
The harmer is so kind
Helping you exhaust your bad karma
What is patience
How to begin the cultivation of patience
Divisions of patience
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Discouragement = giving up a spiritual life
Spiritual life = virtuous life
Virtuous life = happy life
Why must I accept suffering
Harm from another person
Suffering from my own body
Suffering from my own thoughts
Harm from the environment
Difficulty in changing the mind
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds109 Just as a doctor does not fight but helpsPatients who are possessed by spirits though they get angrySo the Sage sees that the afflictions are at faultNot the persons who have the afflictions
Four Hundred Verses634 If all beings could achieve resultsAccording to their wish thenSince no one wants suffering No one would suffer
Lack of self-controlIf we think ldquoOther-powered It is not true It was he who got angry It is nothing to do with whether or not he was put up to it by the afflictions in his continuum He willingly got angry at me That is how he wanted itrdquo The reply is ldquoSo when he suffers is it because he first thought ldquoI need some sufferingrdquordquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds635 If when under the influence of the afflictionsPeople will even kill their treasured selvesHow can they not cause harmTo the bodies of others
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 162
The fault of doing harm to others either is or is not in the nature of living beings
ldquoIf it is in their nature it is wrong to get angryhelliprdquo
ldquoIf it is adventitious it is also wrong to be angryhelliprdquo
ldquoThis is not the case as it is the person who harms me so it is correct to be angry with this personrdquo
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds641 The stick and so forth directly cause the harmBut if I am angry at the one who throws itThen since hostility impels themIt is better to get angry at hostility
We donrsquot get angry at the gun but what caused the gun to go off
Same logic applies to the person and the affliction which caused the person to ldquogo offrdquo
Who to blame
Pollution SkyFactories
Gun Person Affliction
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds642 I at a former time inflictedHarm such as this on living beingsTherefore it is fitting that I who hurt othersShould receive this harm
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 164 Sha-bo-baldquoWhen you say lsquoI am not at faultrsquo it indicates that you in fact have not internalised even a bit of the teachingrdquo
Primary cause
Secondary cause
my action
the harmersentient being
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Donrsquot want suffering
Stop creating the causes
The harmer is so kind
Helping you exhaust your bad karma
What is patience
How to begin the cultivation of patience
Divisions of patience
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Discouragement = giving up a spiritual life
Spiritual life = virtuous life
Virtuous life = happy life
Why must I accept suffering
Harm from another person
Suffering from my own body
Suffering from my own thoughts
Harm from the environment
Difficulty in changing the mind
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Four Hundred Verses634 If all beings could achieve resultsAccording to their wish thenSince no one wants suffering No one would suffer
Lack of self-controlIf we think ldquoOther-powered It is not true It was he who got angry It is nothing to do with whether or not he was put up to it by the afflictions in his continuum He willingly got angry at me That is how he wanted itrdquo The reply is ldquoSo when he suffers is it because he first thought ldquoI need some sufferingrdquordquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds635 If when under the influence of the afflictionsPeople will even kill their treasured selvesHow can they not cause harmTo the bodies of others
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 162
The fault of doing harm to others either is or is not in the nature of living beings
ldquoIf it is in their nature it is wrong to get angryhelliprdquo
ldquoIf it is adventitious it is also wrong to be angryhelliprdquo
ldquoThis is not the case as it is the person who harms me so it is correct to be angry with this personrdquo
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds641 The stick and so forth directly cause the harmBut if I am angry at the one who throws itThen since hostility impels themIt is better to get angry at hostility
We donrsquot get angry at the gun but what caused the gun to go off
Same logic applies to the person and the affliction which caused the person to ldquogo offrdquo
Who to blame
Pollution SkyFactories
Gun Person Affliction
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds642 I at a former time inflictedHarm such as this on living beingsTherefore it is fitting that I who hurt othersShould receive this harm
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 164 Sha-bo-baldquoWhen you say lsquoI am not at faultrsquo it indicates that you in fact have not internalised even a bit of the teachingrdquo
Primary cause
Secondary cause
my action
the harmersentient being
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Donrsquot want suffering
Stop creating the causes
The harmer is so kind
Helping you exhaust your bad karma
What is patience
How to begin the cultivation of patience
Divisions of patience
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Discouragement = giving up a spiritual life
Spiritual life = virtuous life
Virtuous life = happy life
Why must I accept suffering
Harm from another person
Suffering from my own body
Suffering from my own thoughts
Harm from the environment
Difficulty in changing the mind
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Lack of self-controlIf we think ldquoOther-powered It is not true It was he who got angry It is nothing to do with whether or not he was put up to it by the afflictions in his continuum He willingly got angry at me That is how he wanted itrdquo The reply is ldquoSo when he suffers is it because he first thought ldquoI need some sufferingrdquordquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds635 If when under the influence of the afflictionsPeople will even kill their treasured selvesHow can they not cause harmTo the bodies of others
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 162
The fault of doing harm to others either is or is not in the nature of living beings
ldquoIf it is in their nature it is wrong to get angryhelliprdquo
ldquoIf it is adventitious it is also wrong to be angryhelliprdquo
ldquoThis is not the case as it is the person who harms me so it is correct to be angry with this personrdquo
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds641 The stick and so forth directly cause the harmBut if I am angry at the one who throws itThen since hostility impels themIt is better to get angry at hostility
We donrsquot get angry at the gun but what caused the gun to go off
Same logic applies to the person and the affliction which caused the person to ldquogo offrdquo
Who to blame
Pollution SkyFactories
Gun Person Affliction
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds642 I at a former time inflictedHarm such as this on living beingsTherefore it is fitting that I who hurt othersShould receive this harm
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 164 Sha-bo-baldquoWhen you say lsquoI am not at faultrsquo it indicates that you in fact have not internalised even a bit of the teachingrdquo
Primary cause
Secondary cause
my action
the harmersentient being
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Donrsquot want suffering
Stop creating the causes
The harmer is so kind
Helping you exhaust your bad karma
What is patience
How to begin the cultivation of patience
Divisions of patience
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Discouragement = giving up a spiritual life
Spiritual life = virtuous life
Virtuous life = happy life
Why must I accept suffering
Harm from another person
Suffering from my own body
Suffering from my own thoughts
Harm from the environment
Difficulty in changing the mind
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds635 If when under the influence of the afflictionsPeople will even kill their treasured selvesHow can they not cause harmTo the bodies of others
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 162
The fault of doing harm to others either is or is not in the nature of living beings
ldquoIf it is in their nature it is wrong to get angryhelliprdquo
ldquoIf it is adventitious it is also wrong to be angryhelliprdquo
ldquoThis is not the case as it is the person who harms me so it is correct to be angry with this personrdquo
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds641 The stick and so forth directly cause the harmBut if I am angry at the one who throws itThen since hostility impels themIt is better to get angry at hostility
We donrsquot get angry at the gun but what caused the gun to go off
Same logic applies to the person and the affliction which caused the person to ldquogo offrdquo
Who to blame
Pollution SkyFactories
Gun Person Affliction
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds642 I at a former time inflictedHarm such as this on living beingsTherefore it is fitting that I who hurt othersShould receive this harm
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 164 Sha-bo-baldquoWhen you say lsquoI am not at faultrsquo it indicates that you in fact have not internalised even a bit of the teachingrdquo
Primary cause
Secondary cause
my action
the harmersentient being
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Donrsquot want suffering
Stop creating the causes
The harmer is so kind
Helping you exhaust your bad karma
What is patience
How to begin the cultivation of patience
Divisions of patience
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Discouragement = giving up a spiritual life
Spiritual life = virtuous life
Virtuous life = happy life
Why must I accept suffering
Harm from another person
Suffering from my own body
Suffering from my own thoughts
Harm from the environment
Difficulty in changing the mind
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 162
The fault of doing harm to others either is or is not in the nature of living beings
ldquoIf it is in their nature it is wrong to get angryhelliprdquo
ldquoIf it is adventitious it is also wrong to be angryhelliprdquo
ldquoThis is not the case as it is the person who harms me so it is correct to be angry with this personrdquo
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds641 The stick and so forth directly cause the harmBut if I am angry at the one who throws itThen since hostility impels themIt is better to get angry at hostility
We donrsquot get angry at the gun but what caused the gun to go off
Same logic applies to the person and the affliction which caused the person to ldquogo offrdquo
Who to blame
Pollution SkyFactories
Gun Person Affliction
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds642 I at a former time inflictedHarm such as this on living beingsTherefore it is fitting that I who hurt othersShould receive this harm
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 164 Sha-bo-baldquoWhen you say lsquoI am not at faultrsquo it indicates that you in fact have not internalised even a bit of the teachingrdquo
Primary cause
Secondary cause
my action
the harmersentient being
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Donrsquot want suffering
Stop creating the causes
The harmer is so kind
Helping you exhaust your bad karma
What is patience
How to begin the cultivation of patience
Divisions of patience
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Discouragement = giving up a spiritual life
Spiritual life = virtuous life
Virtuous life = happy life
Why must I accept suffering
Harm from another person
Suffering from my own body
Suffering from my own thoughts
Harm from the environment
Difficulty in changing the mind
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 162
The fault of doing harm to others either is or is not in the nature of living beings
ldquoIf it is in their nature it is wrong to get angryhelliprdquo
ldquoIf it is adventitious it is also wrong to be angryhelliprdquo
ldquoThis is not the case as it is the person who harms me so it is correct to be angry with this personrdquo
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds641 The stick and so forth directly cause the harmBut if I am angry at the one who throws itThen since hostility impels themIt is better to get angry at hostility
We donrsquot get angry at the gun but what caused the gun to go off
Same logic applies to the person and the affliction which caused the person to ldquogo offrdquo
Who to blame
Pollution SkyFactories
Gun Person Affliction
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds642 I at a former time inflictedHarm such as this on living beingsTherefore it is fitting that I who hurt othersShould receive this harm
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 164 Sha-bo-baldquoWhen you say lsquoI am not at faultrsquo it indicates that you in fact have not internalised even a bit of the teachingrdquo
Primary cause
Secondary cause
my action
the harmersentient being
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Donrsquot want suffering
Stop creating the causes
The harmer is so kind
Helping you exhaust your bad karma
What is patience
How to begin the cultivation of patience
Divisions of patience
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Discouragement = giving up a spiritual life
Spiritual life = virtuous life
Virtuous life = happy life
Why must I accept suffering
Harm from another person
Suffering from my own body
Suffering from my own thoughts
Harm from the environment
Difficulty in changing the mind
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
ldquoIf it is in their nature it is wrong to get angryhelliprdquo
ldquoIf it is adventitious it is also wrong to be angryhelliprdquo
ldquoThis is not the case as it is the person who harms me so it is correct to be angry with this personrdquo
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds641 The stick and so forth directly cause the harmBut if I am angry at the one who throws itThen since hostility impels themIt is better to get angry at hostility
We donrsquot get angry at the gun but what caused the gun to go off
Same logic applies to the person and the affliction which caused the person to ldquogo offrdquo
Who to blame
Pollution SkyFactories
Gun Person Affliction
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds642 I at a former time inflictedHarm such as this on living beingsTherefore it is fitting that I who hurt othersShould receive this harm
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 164 Sha-bo-baldquoWhen you say lsquoI am not at faultrsquo it indicates that you in fact have not internalised even a bit of the teachingrdquo
Primary cause
Secondary cause
my action
the harmersentient being
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Donrsquot want suffering
Stop creating the causes
The harmer is so kind
Helping you exhaust your bad karma
What is patience
How to begin the cultivation of patience
Divisions of patience
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Discouragement = giving up a spiritual life
Spiritual life = virtuous life
Virtuous life = happy life
Why must I accept suffering
Harm from another person
Suffering from my own body
Suffering from my own thoughts
Harm from the environment
Difficulty in changing the mind
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
ldquoIf it is adventitious it is also wrong to be angryhelliprdquo
ldquoThis is not the case as it is the person who harms me so it is correct to be angry with this personrdquo
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds641 The stick and so forth directly cause the harmBut if I am angry at the one who throws itThen since hostility impels themIt is better to get angry at hostility
We donrsquot get angry at the gun but what caused the gun to go off
Same logic applies to the person and the affliction which caused the person to ldquogo offrdquo
Who to blame
Pollution SkyFactories
Gun Person Affliction
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds642 I at a former time inflictedHarm such as this on living beingsTherefore it is fitting that I who hurt othersShould receive this harm
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 164 Sha-bo-baldquoWhen you say lsquoI am not at faultrsquo it indicates that you in fact have not internalised even a bit of the teachingrdquo
Primary cause
Secondary cause
my action
the harmersentient being
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Donrsquot want suffering
Stop creating the causes
The harmer is so kind
Helping you exhaust your bad karma
What is patience
How to begin the cultivation of patience
Divisions of patience
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Discouragement = giving up a spiritual life
Spiritual life = virtuous life
Virtuous life = happy life
Why must I accept suffering
Harm from another person
Suffering from my own body
Suffering from my own thoughts
Harm from the environment
Difficulty in changing the mind
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
ldquoThis is not the case as it is the person who harms me so it is correct to be angry with this personrdquo
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds641 The stick and so forth directly cause the harmBut if I am angry at the one who throws itThen since hostility impels themIt is better to get angry at hostility
We donrsquot get angry at the gun but what caused the gun to go off
Same logic applies to the person and the affliction which caused the person to ldquogo offrdquo
Who to blame
Pollution SkyFactories
Gun Person Affliction
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds642 I at a former time inflictedHarm such as this on living beingsTherefore it is fitting that I who hurt othersShould receive this harm
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 164 Sha-bo-baldquoWhen you say lsquoI am not at faultrsquo it indicates that you in fact have not internalised even a bit of the teachingrdquo
Primary cause
Secondary cause
my action
the harmersentient being
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Donrsquot want suffering
Stop creating the causes
The harmer is so kind
Helping you exhaust your bad karma
What is patience
How to begin the cultivation of patience
Divisions of patience
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Discouragement = giving up a spiritual life
Spiritual life = virtuous life
Virtuous life = happy life
Why must I accept suffering
Harm from another person
Suffering from my own body
Suffering from my own thoughts
Harm from the environment
Difficulty in changing the mind
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds641 The stick and so forth directly cause the harmBut if I am angry at the one who throws itThen since hostility impels themIt is better to get angry at hostility
We donrsquot get angry at the gun but what caused the gun to go off
Same logic applies to the person and the affliction which caused the person to ldquogo offrdquo
Who to blame
Pollution SkyFactories
Gun Person Affliction
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds642 I at a former time inflictedHarm such as this on living beingsTherefore it is fitting that I who hurt othersShould receive this harm
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 164 Sha-bo-baldquoWhen you say lsquoI am not at faultrsquo it indicates that you in fact have not internalised even a bit of the teachingrdquo
Primary cause
Secondary cause
my action
the harmersentient being
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Donrsquot want suffering
Stop creating the causes
The harmer is so kind
Helping you exhaust your bad karma
What is patience
How to begin the cultivation of patience
Divisions of patience
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Discouragement = giving up a spiritual life
Spiritual life = virtuous life
Virtuous life = happy life
Why must I accept suffering
Harm from another person
Suffering from my own body
Suffering from my own thoughts
Harm from the environment
Difficulty in changing the mind
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds641 The stick and so forth directly cause the harmBut if I am angry at the one who throws itThen since hostility impels themIt is better to get angry at hostility
We donrsquot get angry at the gun but what caused the gun to go off
Same logic applies to the person and the affliction which caused the person to ldquogo offrdquo
Who to blame
Pollution SkyFactories
Gun Person Affliction
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds642 I at a former time inflictedHarm such as this on living beingsTherefore it is fitting that I who hurt othersShould receive this harm
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 164 Sha-bo-baldquoWhen you say lsquoI am not at faultrsquo it indicates that you in fact have not internalised even a bit of the teachingrdquo
Primary cause
Secondary cause
my action
the harmersentient being
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Donrsquot want suffering
Stop creating the causes
The harmer is so kind
Helping you exhaust your bad karma
What is patience
How to begin the cultivation of patience
Divisions of patience
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Discouragement = giving up a spiritual life
Spiritual life = virtuous life
Virtuous life = happy life
Why must I accept suffering
Harm from another person
Suffering from my own body
Suffering from my own thoughts
Harm from the environment
Difficulty in changing the mind
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
We donrsquot get angry at the gun but what caused the gun to go off
Same logic applies to the person and the affliction which caused the person to ldquogo offrdquo
Who to blame
Pollution SkyFactories
Gun Person Affliction
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds642 I at a former time inflictedHarm such as this on living beingsTherefore it is fitting that I who hurt othersShould receive this harm
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 164 Sha-bo-baldquoWhen you say lsquoI am not at faultrsquo it indicates that you in fact have not internalised even a bit of the teachingrdquo
Primary cause
Secondary cause
my action
the harmersentient being
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Donrsquot want suffering
Stop creating the causes
The harmer is so kind
Helping you exhaust your bad karma
What is patience
How to begin the cultivation of patience
Divisions of patience
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Discouragement = giving up a spiritual life
Spiritual life = virtuous life
Virtuous life = happy life
Why must I accept suffering
Harm from another person
Suffering from my own body
Suffering from my own thoughts
Harm from the environment
Difficulty in changing the mind
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Who to blame
Pollution SkyFactories
Gun Person Affliction
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds642 I at a former time inflictedHarm such as this on living beingsTherefore it is fitting that I who hurt othersShould receive this harm
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 164 Sha-bo-baldquoWhen you say lsquoI am not at faultrsquo it indicates that you in fact have not internalised even a bit of the teachingrdquo
Primary cause
Secondary cause
my action
the harmersentient being
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Donrsquot want suffering
Stop creating the causes
The harmer is so kind
Helping you exhaust your bad karma
What is patience
How to begin the cultivation of patience
Divisions of patience
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Discouragement = giving up a spiritual life
Spiritual life = virtuous life
Virtuous life = happy life
Why must I accept suffering
Harm from another person
Suffering from my own body
Suffering from my own thoughts
Harm from the environment
Difficulty in changing the mind
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds642 I at a former time inflictedHarm such as this on living beingsTherefore it is fitting that I who hurt othersShould receive this harm
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 164 Sha-bo-baldquoWhen you say lsquoI am not at faultrsquo it indicates that you in fact have not internalised even a bit of the teachingrdquo
Primary cause
Secondary cause
my action
the harmersentient being
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Donrsquot want suffering
Stop creating the causes
The harmer is so kind
Helping you exhaust your bad karma
What is patience
How to begin the cultivation of patience
Divisions of patience
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Discouragement = giving up a spiritual life
Spiritual life = virtuous life
Virtuous life = happy life
Why must I accept suffering
Harm from another person
Suffering from my own body
Suffering from my own thoughts
Harm from the environment
Difficulty in changing the mind
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds642 I at a former time inflictedHarm such as this on living beingsTherefore it is fitting that I who hurt othersShould receive this harm
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 164 Sha-bo-baldquoWhen you say lsquoI am not at faultrsquo it indicates that you in fact have not internalised even a bit of the teachingrdquo
Primary cause
Secondary cause
my action
the harmersentient being
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Donrsquot want suffering
Stop creating the causes
The harmer is so kind
Helping you exhaust your bad karma
What is patience
How to begin the cultivation of patience
Divisions of patience
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Discouragement = giving up a spiritual life
Spiritual life = virtuous life
Virtuous life = happy life
Why must I accept suffering
Harm from another person
Suffering from my own body
Suffering from my own thoughts
Harm from the environment
Difficulty in changing the mind
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 164 Sha-bo-baldquoWhen you say lsquoI am not at faultrsquo it indicates that you in fact have not internalised even a bit of the teachingrdquo
Primary cause
Secondary cause
my action
the harmersentient being
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Donrsquot want suffering
Stop creating the causes
The harmer is so kind
Helping you exhaust your bad karma
What is patience
How to begin the cultivation of patience
Divisions of patience
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Discouragement = giving up a spiritual life
Spiritual life = virtuous life
Virtuous life = happy life
Why must I accept suffering
Harm from another person
Suffering from my own body
Suffering from my own thoughts
Harm from the environment
Difficulty in changing the mind
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Primary cause
Secondary cause
my action
the harmersentient being
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Donrsquot want suffering
Stop creating the causes
The harmer is so kind
Helping you exhaust your bad karma
What is patience
How to begin the cultivation of patience
Divisions of patience
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Discouragement = giving up a spiritual life
Spiritual life = virtuous life
Virtuous life = happy life
Why must I accept suffering
Harm from another person
Suffering from my own body
Suffering from my own thoughts
Harm from the environment
Difficulty in changing the mind
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Developing the patience of disregarding harm done to us by othersOBJECT Does the object have self control Adventitious or inherent Is the harm direct or indirect What is the cause that impels harmdoersSUBJECT Contradictions
Donrsquot want suffering
Stop creating the causes
The harmer is so kind
Helping you exhaust your bad karma
What is patience
How to begin the cultivation of patience
Divisions of patience
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Discouragement = giving up a spiritual life
Spiritual life = virtuous life
Virtuous life = happy life
Why must I accept suffering
Harm from another person
Suffering from my own body
Suffering from my own thoughts
Harm from the environment
Difficulty in changing the mind
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Donrsquot want suffering
Stop creating the causes
The harmer is so kind
Helping you exhaust your bad karma
What is patience
How to begin the cultivation of patience
Divisions of patience
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Discouragement = giving up a spiritual life
Spiritual life = virtuous life
Virtuous life = happy life
Why must I accept suffering
Harm from another person
Suffering from my own body
Suffering from my own thoughts
Harm from the environment
Difficulty in changing the mind
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
The harmer is so kind
Helping you exhaust your bad karma
What is patience
How to begin the cultivation of patience
Divisions of patience
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Discouragement = giving up a spiritual life
Spiritual life = virtuous life
Virtuous life = happy life
Why must I accept suffering
Harm from another person
Suffering from my own body
Suffering from my own thoughts
Harm from the environment
Difficulty in changing the mind
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
What is patience
How to begin the cultivation of patience
Divisions of patience
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Discouragement = giving up a spiritual life
Spiritual life = virtuous life
Virtuous life = happy life
Why must I accept suffering
Harm from another person
Suffering from my own body
Suffering from my own thoughts
Harm from the environment
Difficulty in changing the mind
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
How to cultivate patience1) The benefits of patience2) The drawbacks of anger
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Discouragement = giving up a spiritual life
Spiritual life = virtuous life
Virtuous life = happy life
Why must I accept suffering
Harm from another person
Suffering from my own body
Suffering from my own thoughts
Harm from the environment
Difficulty in changing the mind
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Discouragement = giving up a spiritual life
Spiritual life = virtuous life
Virtuous life = happy life
Why must I accept suffering
Harm from another person
Suffering from my own body
Suffering from my own thoughts
Harm from the environment
Difficulty in changing the mind
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Divisions of Patience
1 Not retaliating2 Accepting
suffering3 Intent on the
Dharma
1 Hatred amp Hostility
2 Hostility amp Discouragement
3 Dislike amp Disbelief
Incompatible factors
Discouragement = giving up a spiritual life
Spiritual life = virtuous life
Virtuous life = happy life
Why must I accept suffering
Harm from another person
Suffering from my own body
Suffering from my own thoughts
Harm from the environment
Difficulty in changing the mind
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Discouragement = giving up a spiritual life
Spiritual life = virtuous life
Virtuous life = happy life
Why must I accept suffering
Harm from another person
Suffering from my own body
Suffering from my own thoughts
Harm from the environment
Difficulty in changing the mind
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Why must I accept suffering
Harm from another person
Suffering from my own body
Suffering from my own thoughts
Harm from the environment
Difficulty in changing the mind
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612ab The causes of happiness sometimes occurWhereas the causes of suffering occur frequently
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
This is samsara ndash suffering will occur itrsquos not surprising
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
What would not accepting suffering be like
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds610 Why be unhappy about something If it can be remediedAnd what is the use of being unhappy about somethingIf it cannot be remedied
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds69 Whatever befalls meI shall not disturb my mental joyHaving been made unhappy I shall not accomplish what I wish forAnd my virtues will decline
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Healing Anger HH Dalai Lama ldquoMental joy refers to a state of calmness and stabilityhellipby being unhappy and discontented one will not be able to accomplish what one wishes So in a way being unhappy is quite pointlessrdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds616 I shall not be impatient withHeat cold wind and rainIllness bondage beatings and so onIf I am the harm increases
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will not change the suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will increasethe suffering
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
Impatience will lead to more unskilful actions
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Why must I definitely
accept suffering Unskilful actions will lead
to suffering in the future
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Why must I definitely
accept suffering
We will give up and stop creating causes for happiness
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
The way to develop acceptance1) Rejecting the idea that when suffering
occurs it is absolutely unpleasant2) Showing that it is appropriate to accept
suffering
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Without suffering there is no definite emergenceTherefore mind you should stay firm
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Definite EmergenceldquoIf we think the house we are living in is a squalid claustrophobic hovel we will not want to carry on living in it and we will want to move elsewhererdquo
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tegchok
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds612cd Furthermore suffering has good qualitiesThrough being disheartened with it arrogance is dispelledCompassion arises for those in cyclic existenceNegativities are shunned and joy is found in virtue
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 174
From these five and what they indicate recognise other good qualities on your own and then repeatedly train your mind to think ldquoThis suffering is a condition that I wantrdquo
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear withhellip
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Lamrim ChenmoVolume 2 pg 175
Think ldquoI know that in the past while passing through cyclic existence I suffered for the sake of trifling desires and minor needs yet I disregarded the many sufferingshelliprdquo
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds675 But now since great purpose will be establishedFrom harm which is not as muchI should solely be joyfulTowards such suffering that dispels the harms of all beings
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Hardship ndash for more sufferingHardship ndash for an end to suffering
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds672 Is it not excellent if a man condemned to deathIs released after having his hand cut offIs it not excellent if I am spared from hellBy way of human suffering
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
SHORT TERM SUFFERING
LONGTERM
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Showing that it is appropriate to accept suffering1) The good qualities of reflecting on suffering2) The advantages of bearing sufferingrsquos hardships3) It is not difficult to bear with suffering if you
gradually grow accustomed to it starting with the small
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds614 There is nothing whatsoeverThat does not become easier through habituationSo by becoming used to small harmsYou will bear great harms as well
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Problems like ice-creamldquohellipapplying the idea of joy to these experiencesrdquo
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Array of Stalks SutraldquoDaughter in order to destroy all afflictions you should develop a mind that is hard to defeatrdquo
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Everyone in the world has problems
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
I should take it on and stay calm with the powerful mind of patience
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Bodhisattvarsquos Deeds617 Some seeing their own bloodBecome especially brave and steadyBut some when they see the blood of othersFall unconscious
618abThese come from the minds fortitudeOr from its timidity
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
The Divisions of Patience1) The patience which doesnrsquot retaliate2) The patience which accepts suffering3) The patience which is intent on the Dharma
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoNot liking a practice not wanting to do a practice or ndash even if we do it ndash feeling uncomfortable and having reservations about the practice are all aspects of impatiencerdquo
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa ldquoIn order for religious practitioners to be comfortable and inspired to practice they must understand the causes the nature and the results of each practicerdquo
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
1) The object of faithThe good qualities of the Three Jewels
2) The object to be actualisedReality of the two selflessnesses
3) The desired objectPowers of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
4) The object to be adoptedGood causes and good effects
5) The object to be discardedMisdeeds and there effects
6) Meditation goalEnlightenment
7) Meditation methodSix perfections
8) Study and practiceThe twelve branches of scripture
Conviction
ldquoUsing wisdom to see the reality of the Dharmardquo Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamphel
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
How To Be Happy When Things Go Wrongsummary
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Analytical preparations
Waiting for th
e chance to
practice
Calming meditation
Recitation
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
KNOW and MEDITATE on the reasons before we encounter the real
thing
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
No one wants to sufferFor ourselveshellip
Suffering should be understood The causes should be abandoned Cessation of the causes should be realisedThe path to the cessation should be practiced
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
No one wants to sufferFor othershellip
All religions teach love and compassion as a foundation Hatred is the opposite Therefore patience becomes the most important topic
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Steps on the Path to EnlightenmentGeshe Lhundub Sopa Patience ishellip ldquoaccepting whatever happens because we understand the nature of the situation and its causesrdquo
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
love is understanding
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Images
Keep Calm and Carry On Mike (another pint please) httpwwwflickrcomphotos53484449N006075068504inphotolist-afQjdq
Sunset in Ayutthaya historical park Capture date Jan 2002 Photographer [httpwwwartweisede Oliver Spalt] Published under cc-by-20 and GFDL
Eve8 Lisa BrewsterhttpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileEve8jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 20 Generic license
Luis Serez 7 Mark McKennyhttpwwwflickrcomphotosjustmark087105671811Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Templates in REDRandomixhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-540637389Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
last minute Xmas freebie Ava Verinohttpwwwflickrcomphotosavaverino5286914483Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Tenzin Gyatso 14th Dalai Lama in Boston ChristopherMichelhttpscommonswikimediaorgwikiFileTenzin_Gyatso_14th_Dalai_Lama_in_2012_(8089285063)jpgCreative Commons Attribution 20 Generic
Undescripabel Xtream_ihttpwwwflickrcomphotosxtream_i551852885Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Wrecking ball in use during demolition of the Rockwell Gardens housing project in Chicago Illinois February 2006 Paul Goyette (flickr ID pgoyette)httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileWrecking_balljpgAs per Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 20
Anger Management by Thomas Hawkhttpwwwflickrcomphotosthomashawk6207705944sizeszinphotostreamAttribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
my dying rose Jonas Boni - daorohttpwwwflickrcomphotosdaoro3382842797Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Line Sketch for Bull In A China Shop Chris Dunnhttpchrisdunnillustrationblogspotfr201104line-sketch-for-bull-in-china-shophtmlUsed with artists permission
DSC08200 alickmighallhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-297985840Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
HIVAIDS Patient in Hospital United Nations Photohttpwwwflickrcomphotosun_photo4636517289Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 20)
fire image public domain
Chemical Plant Explosion Photonuthttpwwwrgbstockcomphoto2dQNgeiChemical+Plant+Explosionhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Plastic Army Man 2 SeeVeehttpwwwrgbstockcomphotoo3jfOWMPlastic+Army+Man+2httpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Face - Extreme brainlochttpwwwrgbstockcomphotomfXkBr6Face+-+Extremehttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Project 50 33 - Watering Can Christopher Craighttpwwwflickrcomphotoskriztofor3724503239sizesminphotostreamAttribution 20 Generic
stress headhttpwwwflickrcomphotositsaboyd5397010770Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Sanitation worker hanging out on the back of the garbage truck juicyraihttpwwwflickrcomphotoswink2181740364Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Buddhist Scripture Feng Zhonghttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-550159929Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Accident Prone Area Sean Ellis bandarjihttpwwwflickrcomphotoss_w_ellis4042607994Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Self-portrait with a Bandage Albrecht Duumlrer (1471ndash1528) httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileAlbrecht_DC3BCrer_-_Self-Portrait_with_a_Bandage_-_WGA07032jpgPublic Domain
Steve Matthews leapt over 15 cars in 1985 to raise money for charity Ford in Europehttpwwwflickrcomphotosfordeu5709826384Attribution-NonCommercial 20 Generic
Hardship in the streets of Varanasi (India) Ahron de Leeuwhttpwwwflickrcomphotosahron266050467Attribution 20 Generic (CC BY 20)
Vajra amp Buddhist Scripturehttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-527476935Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
Ice cream gesinekhttpwwwrgbstockcomphoton4rvBGCIce+creamhttpwwwrgbstockcomlicense
Earth and North America from Space photo by IronRodArt - Royce Bair on Flickrhttpwwwfotopediacomitemsflickr-4132833849Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 20 Generic
clipboard net_efekthttpwwwflickrcomphotoswheatfields264891262Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 20 Generic
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
Music
Om Mani Padme HumMahakalaby K-livhttpwwwjamendocomenlista80270himalayan-mantraAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 30 Unported
TibetKewlby Grumpyhttpwwwjamendocomenartist365125grumpyAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 30 Unported
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom
For more info emailkerrynprestgmailcom