anger
Teachings on the mental affliction of anger, including its causes, disadvantages, and antidotes.
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Incarcerated people 
Venerable Thubten Chodron Letting go of self
The materialistic view that sees the afflictions as hard-wired into us versus the Buddhist view…
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The chain of miserliness
We need to develop a realistic view of just what our situation is—bound in cyclic…
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Working with the angry mind
Motivated by anger, we do many harmful actions that only bring suffering. The main cause…
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The fire of anger
Anger arises from inappropriate attention on an object—interpreting things inaccurately and creating stories that don't…
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Practicing in prison
Prison provides a unique place to practice the wish to benefit all sentient beings.
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The power of restoring the relationship
Restoring the relationship with holy and ordinary beings starts with recognizing the harm we've done…
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Investigating blame
Meditation to investigate what it means to blame, its effect on our lives, and ways…
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Immeasurable compassion
We have the option of holding on to our anger. Compassion and forgiveness are about…
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How to be mindful of the mind
What state of mind will be beneficial to you at the time of death? How…
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Motivation and our dignity
Examining how to relate to institutions and authority in a clear, honest, and constructive way,…
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