I came across this video by Venerable Pannakara Thero on controlling anger. Venerable Pannakara Thero and many monks walked in America for peace. Remind yourself that ,"Today is going to be my peaceful day". Sometimes, when people were rude, I became angry especially this hot fire Bing Wu year. I looked at some of my Buddhist friends who are always calm. I really need to remind myself to ignore and wish others peace even if others are rude.
When people shouted at Buddha, Buddha just reacted with a smile and wished them well and peace with a loving heart.. Buddha taught that even if we cannot control everything that happens to us, We do have the freedom to choose how we respond to it. We can choose peace. Buddha taught that anger is not conquered not by anger, but by patience and loving-kindness.
When anger arises, remember these 5 steps.
1) Establish mindfulness. Recognise it by saying, "Now anger is arising in me."
2) Take a few deep breaths. Breathing calms the mind.
3) Remind silent for a moment
4) Cultivate thought of loving-kindness
5) Remember karma.
May all beings be well.
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