Patient acceptance is often considered a weak and passive response to problems that we do not have the power or courage to solve. In reality, however, being patient is far from being passive. There is nothing strong or courageous in reacting to hardship or insults with anger - all we are doing is being defeated by our delusions.
Geshe Kelsang GyatsoPatience is a strength, not a weakness; and if by practicing patience we stop retaliating to harm and criticism, people will gradually come to understand that our real nature is very special
Geshe Kelsang GyatsoThe moment we let go of our obsessive concern for our own welfare, our mind naturally relaxes and becomes lighter.
Geshe Kelsang GyatsoSince inner peace is the source of all happiness, we can see how important meditation is.
Geshe Kelsang Gyatso