Healing Anger

Learn antidotes to anger, such as compassion and fortitude, and how to apply them to cool the heat of anger.

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Healing Anger

Working with anger, part 1

An explanation of the Buddhist view of anger and how to work with it.

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Healing from the heart

The restorative justice movement shows it's possible to let go of anger and develop compassion…

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Working with anger

Practical advice on working with anger in personal relationships and dealing with criticism.

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“Samsara, Nirvana and Buddha Nature”: An...

Anger is one of the afflictions causing us to revolve in samsara. A commentary on…

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Overcoming jealousy

How jealousy causes emotional pain and problems in relationships. Applying antidotes to overcome jealousy and…

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Working with anger in daily life

Recognizing the harmfulness of anger. Training the mind to see situations in a different way…

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Getting rid of my buttons

Wrong conceptions lie at the root of many of the problems we encounter in dealing…

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My favorite pastime is complaining

The origins of complaining. How to reflect on the kindness of others to counteract the…

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Dealing with anger using mind training

When we're angry our view of the situation is an exaggeration. Looking at the situation…

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Counteracting anger with compassion

Recognizing there are no benefits to anger. Counteracting angry states of mind by viewing others…

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The downside of anger

Real freedom is an inner-state—freedom from afflicted mental states. When we are free from anger…

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