anger
Teachings on the mental affliction of anger, including its causes, disadvantages, and antidotes.
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Review of Chapter Six: Verses 22-34
How anger arises due to causes and conditions, and how to use an understanding of…
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Afflictions are weak
Continuing the review of Chapter 12, "Mind and Its Potential", describing how afflictions are not…
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Review of Chapter Six: Verses 12-21
How we can use suffering and difficult situations to increase our compassion, instead of responding…
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Review of Chapter Six: Verses 1-11
The disadvantages of anger, and how to keep the mind from getting angry by protecting…
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Revoking anger’s “Get out of trouble free” card
Anger can make us impulsive, making us feel out of control. A simple meditation shows…
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The benefits of forbearance
The negative effects of afflictive emotions on one's spiritual progress.
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The results of a bodhisattva’s anger
How anger destroys the roots of virtue and the importance of compassion.
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General antidotes to afflictions
Beneficial approaches to dealing with disturbing emotions.
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Excellent qualities can be cultivated limitlessly
Continuing teaching from Chapter 12, explaining how it it is possible to develop positive mental…
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