Beyond Anger: How to Hold On to Your Heart and Your Humanity in the Midst of Injustice
Shambhala Publications
Jul 2013 · Shambhala
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In July 2013, multiple bombs exploded in Bodh Gaya, India, in and around the holiest Buddhist pilgrimage site, the Mahabodhi temple that marks the spot where the Buddha attained enlightenment. In response, Shambhala Publications offers this free eBook consisting of excerpts from some of our books from a variety of Buddhist traditions that encapsulate values of love and nonviolence, which we can all practice ourselves. A chapter from the Karmapa points out the toxicity and uselessness of anger, from a basic, interpersonal level to the wider society at large. In "I Take Up the Way of Letting Go of Anger," Zen teacher Diane Eshin Rizzetto helps us look at how we relate to an emotion like anger and, rather than suppress it, she marks a clear pathway we can follow to awaken in its presence and not let it incite us to negative thoughts and actions. Jack Kornfield talks about how to succeed in bringing mindfulness and loving-kindness into arenas like politics and war zones. And a short selection from the chapter on patience in the Mahayana classic The Way of the Bodhisattva highlights that the real enemy is anger itself, not something or someone external.
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Nicole Fraser
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May 5, 2014
Reading this when I was angry helped me shift my thinking and I noticed the behavior of others changed or seemed to change as soon as this change took place in me. I have found new books to read from here and a lot to think over. Many of the lessons reminded me of the hakomi therapy sessions I attended at uni last terms.
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Geneva Neale
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November 23, 2013
A child in training at age 7 there is no sign of fear neither is he angered by his parents' choice, He sees bright visions. He appreciates their values. He is impressed with his choice not to show traces of anger; especially if his senior care giver Monk did his best to have him loose his temper. My son, jacksoul a successful song writer, performer, band leader and President of the Song Writers Guild. A versatile Manager with Three Juno Awards. in Canada. A group of Monks Chanted on his behalf. Today is the 4th anniversary of my son's death after surviving that motor cycle accident 2007. As his "Mother" I am pleased that I read your "BEYOND ANGER" Nov. 22, 2013."
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HYACINTH PALMER
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January 9, 2014
While I am not a Buddhist, I really enjoyed this short power packed book on anger and the spirit of anger. It caused me to think about anger, how I deal with it and the effects of it. I don't think I will ever see anger inthe same light again.
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Shambhala Publications is dedicated to creating books, audio, and immersive courses aimed at improving lives—in ways big and small—in the hope of contributing to the development of a thoughtful, kindhearted, and contemplative society.
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