anger

Teachings on the mental affliction of anger, including its causes, disadvantages, and antidotes.

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White Tara Winter Retreat 2010-11

Motivation and our dignity

Examining how to relate to institutions and authority in a clear, honest, and constructive way,…

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Teachings by Khensur Wangdak Rinpoche

Generating regret

Need to deep regret for the negative actions committed, reviewing the details, without delays by…

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A man's hands in front of his face with his eyes closed.
On Love, Compassion, and Bodhicitta

A final farewell

An incarcerated person offering gratitude for the dharma and the friendship of the Sangha before…

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A person holding three potatoes.
On Working with Afflictions

The stench of hatred

A story that illustrates how carrying anger in our hearts is a great burden.

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A joyful group photo of Exploring Monastic Life 2010.
Exploring Monastic Life 2010

Living in a monastic environment

Opening the 2010 Exploring Monastic Life program with a talk on the practical aspects of…

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Cover of Taming the Mind.
Taming the Mind

Complaining: a favorite pastime

Complaining causes disharmony with others and serves no positive purpose. The difference between complaining and…

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The mountains of Glacier National Park.
On Working with Afflictions

A vacation with anger

Realizing that anger is a habit and not an inherently existent part of the self…

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Stained-glass window of thousand-armed Chenrezig.
Chenrezig Weeklong Retreat 2010

Results of anger

How our anger creates many hindrances for liberation and enlightenment.

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Stained-glass window of thousand-armed Chenrezig.
Chenrezig Weeklong Retreat 2010

Three kinds of dukkha and causes

Teachings on how ignorance is the root of our sufferings and cyclic existence.

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