Category Archives: Anger

Kamma (2) Fairness

One of the reasons it’s worth thinking about kamma is that most of us have an idea that life should be fair, no matter how much evidence there is to the contrary. Let’s suppose though, that the way we perceive … Continue reading

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Another hindrance – aversion

The first two of the five hindrances are sensual desire and ill will, and they are mirror images of each other. Dukkha is sometimes described as not getting what we want and getting what we don’t want, both of which … Continue reading

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What’s blocking our meditation?

From the Pali canon, the five hindrances are often presented as the obstacles to be overcome so we can access a truly calm and sharp mind. This so often happens in the background that it takes some effort to become … Continue reading

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Right Mindfulness (5)

The fourth pillar for establishing right mindfulness is an expansive list of “dhammas”. In working with this fourth framework, we remember to be mindful of our bodies, our hedonic feelings, and our mind states (the first three frameworks), and apply … Continue reading

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Dhammapada verses 360-361 (restraint)

Restraint of the eye is good, Good is restraint of the ear. Restraint of the nose is good, Good is restraint of the tongue. Restraint of the body is good, Good is restraint of speech. Restraint of the mind is … Continue reading

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Dhammapada 322-323

Excellent are tamed mules, Thoroughbreds, horses of the Indus valley, Tusked elephants and great elephants. But even more excellent Are people who have tamed themselves. Not by means of these animals could one go To that place not gone to, … Continue reading

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Dhammapada verses 288-289

Children, parents, and relativesAre not a protection;For someone seized by Death,Relatives are no protection.Knowing this,The wise person, restrained by virtue,Should quickly clear the pathTo Nirvana. (translated by Gil Fronsdal) We may have a sense of safety and security if we … Continue reading

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Dhammapada 252-253

It’s easy to see the faults of others But hard to see one’s own. One sifts out the faults of others like chaff But conceals one’s own, As a cheat conceals a bad throw of the dice. If one focuses … Continue reading

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Dhammapada verses 231 – 234 (Restraint)

Guard against anger erupting in your body;Be restrained with your body.Letting go of bodily misconduct,Practice good conduct with your body. Guard against anger erupting in your speech;Be restrained with your speech.Letting go of verbal misconduct,Practice good conduct with your speech. … Continue reading

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Dhammapada verses 223 & 224

Conquer anger with non-anger; Conquer wickedness with goodness; Conquer stinginess with giving, And a liar with the truth. If one speaks the truth, Is not angry, And gives when asked, even when one has little, Then one comes into the … Continue reading

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