anger
Teachings on the mental affliction of anger, including its causes, disadvantages, and antidotes.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron How the afflictions arise
The antidotes to the six root afflictions, the sequence in which they arise, and the…
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How to age happily
We will take the mental habits we cultivate now into our old age, so it…
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Kenneth Mondal Why do I get angry?
When anger arises, we can choose not to stay in its thrall. Anger is based…
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Ignorance, doubt, and afflictive views
Continued explanation of the root afflictions, the cause of our unsatisfactory experiences. Outline of the…
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Mind is the source of our experience
Venerable Thubten Chodron begins the annual program for young adults by explaining the Buddhist theory…
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Attachment, anger, and conceit
The first three of the six root afflictions that disturb the mind and lead to…
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Mary S. - Jun 16, 2016
Mary S. Respecting others
A student reflects on how quickly she is willing to give advice, even when unsolicited.…
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Zipping our lips
Avoiding harsh words benefits our self, prevents harming others and fosters healthy relationships.
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The four immeasurables in meditation and daily life
We can have equal care and concern for everyone simply because they exist, simply because…
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Making room for the Dharma—the eight worldly concerns
By reflecting on the their disadvantages and applying the antidotes we can decrease the influence…
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Becoming friends with ourselves
Through self-acceptance we can treat ourselves with kindness and compassion, and see that we have…
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Three types of emotion and their influence
The threat system, the drive system and the safeness system from the psychological and Buddhist…
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