There are three basic kinds of patience: forbearance in the face of threats or harm from others, accepting and dealing with the hardships of spiritual practice, and accepting and relating without fear to the profound implication of the true nature of reality. We practice patience by relentlessly pursuing our efforts to benefit others no matter what their reaction or attitude toward us. We also develop patience as an antidote to aggression, anger, and hatred. A Buddhist proverb says, "For an evil such as anger, there is no practice like patience." It contributes to our peace of mind and ultimately to the attainment of enlightenment.
— Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche, In the Presence of Masters by Reginald A. Ray