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…
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Chapter 6: Abandoning disturbing emotions
Learning to recognize ignorance, attachment, and anger and counteract them to prevent destructive actions.
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The kindness of others
When we develop equanimity we can overcome our attachment, anger and apathy and have equal-hearted…
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Caring for ourselves and others
The antidotes to anger, an affliction which blocks our capacity to cultivate compassion.
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One year after the Aurora shooting
Reflecting with compassion on the one-year anniversary of the Batman movie shooting in Colorado.
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The social impact of gun violence
Keeping a calm and compassionate mind in the wake of George Zimmerman's acquittal.
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Acting with kindness
How to respond with kindness to others and make decisions based on long-term benefits.
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The choices we make
Taking responsibility for and facing our past behaviors is the first step toward change.
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Challenges to forgiveness
We can generate forgiveness and compassion for those who harm ourselves or others. Forgiveness does…
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Dependent arising and realism
Teaching the method side of the path, reflecting on how we are completely dependent on…
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Why understanding the truth is needed
As long as we have the seeds of anger in our mind, we will find…
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