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To abandon anger Tashi Nyima | August 28, 2011 at 7:49 AM | Categories: Dharma View | URL: http://wp.me/p17iwB-jO

Anger arises

when we fail to obtain that which we want,

or obtain that which we do not.

The root of anger is craving.

Craving’s root is the illusion

that something other will make us happy,

if we possess it.

When we do not accept that which comes our way,

we reject the blessings of wisdom and compassion

that accompany all experience.

To abandon anger, first abandon craving.

To abandon craving,

abandon the illusion of happiness obtained.

To abandon all three,

accept the blessings of experience.

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Posted on August 9, 2011 by Tashi Nyima

While meditating on the body, do not hope or pray to be exempt from sickness.  Without sickness, desires and passions can easily arise.

While acting in society, do not hope or pray not to have any difficulties. Without difficulties, arrogance can easily arise.

While meditating on the mind, do not hope or pray not to encounter hindrances. Without hindrances, present knowledge will not be challenged or broadened.

While working, do not hope or pray not to encounter obstacles. Without obstacles, the vow to help others will not deepen.

While interacting with others, do not hope or pray to gain personal profit. With the
hope for personal gain, the spiritual nature of the encounter is diminished.

While speaking with others, do not hope or pray to avoid disagreement. Without disagreement, self-righteousness can flourish.

–Thich Nhat Hanh

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