anger
Teachings on the mental affliction of anger, including its causes, disadvantages, and antidotes.
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Managing anger in a relationship
Anger plays a key part in relationships. Its various manifestations and antidotes are explored in…
View PostThe amazing effects of compassion
Compassion is more powerful than anger when working for social justice.
View PostHope after the Sandy Hook school shooting
Working with difficult emotions and cultivating compassion in response to the shooting at Sandy Hook…
View PostForgiving after a betrayal
When trust has been broken, the best antidote is forgiveness. We don't forget, but we…
View PostWhat mental factors protect trust?
Several mental factors, like mindfulness and consideration for others, can help us to remain trustworthy…
View PostHealing broken trust
In trying to repair a relationship where trust has been broken, it's important to be…
View PostThe hindrances: Desire and malice
The difference between arhats and bodhisattvas in attaining full awakening. The hindrances of sensual desire…
View PostWhy are we not happy?
Considering how a monastic life style can be a powerful method helping to subdue afflictions.
View PostSeeking liberation
Examining what is deep in our hearts that we cannot ignore and want to live…
View PostDealing with violent acts
Sharing some perspectives from listeners on how to deal with the emotional responses to mass…
View PostFear and apathy in response to mass shootings
Instead of letting fear overcome us, we have to go about living our lives. But…
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