'Serenity, freedom from disease, joy and long life, the happiness of an emperor, prosperity; these the patient person receives while continuing in cyclic existence.'
Padmavajra's sixth talk on the Bodhicaryavatara explores Shantideva's thorough exploration of the perfection of patience. In this chapter, Shantideva brings our attention to the seriousness of the faults of hatred and anger.
He shows how such states of mind arise and gives a number of ways in which patience can be cultivated in relation to the various sufferings inherent in life, especially towards those who cause us - or our nearest and dearest - harm. It is clear that the practice of patience requires tremendous faith, strength and vision if it is to be perfected.
-
Padmaloka is now in a period of financial uncertainty and any donations made will help to ensure that Padmaloka can continue to be a place for study, meditation, friendship and worship - transforming self and world in the light of the Dharma.
To donate to Padmaloka please follow this link:
https://padmaloka.org.uk/donate
-
To get involved with the Buddha Tile Project and paint your own tile to go in the shrine room please follow this link:
http://bit.ly/PadmalokaBuddhaTileProject
-
For any bookshop purchases, Dharma books, Buddha images, please follow this link: