An 88-year-old father of one of Venerable Chodron’s students writes a poem to explain what he has learned from reading Working with Anger.
Tag Archives | anger
How anger functions
How anger works and its disadvantages.
Auxiliary bodhisattva ethical restraints 19-20
Teaching the auxiliary bodhisattva ethical restraints, covering those related to the far-reaching practice of fortitude.
Dealing with anger using mind training
When we’re angry our view of the situation is an exaggeration. Looking at the situation more realistically helps to subvert anger.
Counteracting anger with compassion
Recognizing there are no benefits to anger. Counteracting angry states of mind by viewing others with compassion.
The downside of anger
Real freedom is an inner-state—freedom from afflicted mental states. When we are free from anger we have the freedom of choice in how we respond.
Changing perspective to undermine anger
Using thought transformation practices to see others and difficult situations more realistically decreases anger because there’s no reason for it any more.
Disarming the mind
The more we can develop compassion and fortitude, the more resistant we are to anger.
Clean up my act
A recent increase in hate crimes causes a Dharma student to reflect on where hate and prejudice come from.
The link between anger and arrogance
How developing humility can be an antidote to anger and arrogance.