WORKING WITH ANGER

An accessible and practical guide for working through anger by American Buddhist nun Thubten Chodron, filled with relatable examples and strategies that are valuable to any religious tradition.

In a world increasingly characterized by divisive global politics, a guide for learning how to rethink contempt, resentment, and blame is both incredibly timely and valuable as such broader sentiments and perspectives are fed by the anger within. Anger plagues all of us on many levels and can be a formidable emotion to overcome. Yet, we see people, such as the Dalai Lama, who have faced circumstances far worse than many of us have faced including exile, persecution, and the loss of many loved ones but who do not burn with rage or seek revenge. Using the teachings and advice presented by belove Buddhist teacher Thubten Chodron, anyone can learn to calm their emotions, sit with and understand their anger, and move toward resolution and peace. WORKING WITH ANGER presents a variety of Buddhist methods for subduing and preventing anger, not by changing what is happening, but by framing it differently. No matter our personal religion, learning to work with our anger is effective for everyone seeking personal happiness as well as world peace. Topics covered include: * Recognizing the causes of anger and when our "buttons" are pushed * Practicing patience * Letting go of resentment and cultivating compassion * Helping others work through their own anger As Chodron writes, we each long for harmonyin our hearts, souls, relationships, and societiesand this book aims to help accomplish just that.