anger
Teachings on the mental affliction of anger, including its causes, disadvantages, and antidotes.
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Afflictions are weak
Continuing the review of Chapter 12, "Mind and Its Potential", describing how afflictions are not…
View PostReview of Chapter Six: Verses 12-21
How we can use suffering and difficult situations to increase our compassion, instead of responding…
View PostReview of Chapter Six: Verses 1-11
The disadvantages of anger, and how to keep the mind from getting angry by protecting…
View PostRevoking anger’s “Get out of trouble free” card
Anger can make us impulsive, making us feel out of control. A simple meditation shows…
View PostWorking with emotions: General antidotes to afflictions
Beneficial approaches to dealing with disturbing emotions.
View PostExcellent qualities can be cultivated limitlessly
Continuing teaching from Chapter 12, explaining how it it is possible to develop positive mental…
View PostInvasive weeds of the mind
Venerable Dekyi compares working in the Abbey's gardens to cultivating the wisdom and compassion of…
View PostPrecepts free the mind
An explanation of the lay precepts with examples of different cultural mindsets.
View PostLiving in compassion
A psychologist's approach to cultivating compassion and managing emotions.
View PostWorking with anger
Practical advice on working with anger in personal relationships and dealing with criticism.
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