anger
Teachings on the mental affliction of anger, including its causes, disadvantages, and antidotes.
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Chapter 6: Verses 131-135
What causes desire and anger to arise and how the different tenet systems differ in…
View PostChapter 6: Abandoning disturbing emotions
Learning to recognize ignorance, attachment, and anger and counteract them to prevent destructive actions.
View PostThe kindness of others
When we develop equanimity we can overcome our attachment, anger and apathy and have equal-hearted…
View PostCaring for ourselves and others
The antidotes to anger, an affliction which blocks our capacity to cultivate compassion.
View PostOne year after the Aurora shooting
Reflecting with compassion on the one-year anniversary of the Batman movie shooting in Colorado.
View PostThe social impact of gun violence
Keeping a calm and compassionate mind in the wake of George Zimmerman's acquittal.
View PostActing with kindness
How to respond with kindness to others and make decisions based on long-term benefits.
View PostThe choices we make
Taking responsibility for and facing our past behaviors is the first step toward change.
View PostChallenges to forgiveness
We can generate forgiveness and compassion for those who harm ourselves or others. Forgiveness does…
View PostDependent arising and realism
Teaching the method side of the path, reflecting on how we are completely dependent on…
View PostWhy understanding the truth is needed
As long as we have the seeds of anger in our mind, we will find…
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