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Index
Cover Page
Title Page
Contents
Editor’s Preface
Introduction
The Third Perfection
Shantideva
1. Anger Destroys All Peace and Virtue: Verses 1–11
The Disadvantages of Anger
Extinguishing the Fuel of Anger
2. Learning to Accept Suffering: Verses 12–21
We Need the Right Kind of Patience
How to Accept Suffering
3. Overcoming the Wish to Retaliate: Verses 22–52
Looking at the Source of Harm
The Ultimate and Conventional Reasons Why Anger Is Inappropriate
Deluded Beings Harm Others without Control
Looking at Our Own Faults
Geshe Chen Ngawa’s Four Ways of Controlling Anger
4. Overcoming Self-Concern: Verses 52–97
Life Is Too Short to Be Angry
Abandoning the Fire of Anger
Finding Joy in Others’ Happiness
Overcoming the Need for Praise and Fame
5. The Kindness of the Enemy: Verses 98–111
Only with an Enemy Can We Practice Patience
The Enemy Is Like the Most Valuable Treasure
6. When We Respect Sentient Beings, We Respect the Buddhas: Verses 112–134
Seeing the Equality of Sentient Beings and Buddhas
Enlightenment Comes Only through Serving Others
Conclusion: The Determination to Develop Patience
Glossary
Notes
Bibliography
Index
About the Author
Copyright
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