Wednesday, January 18, 2006

Anger




Shun anger, let go of pride,
Break out of every shackle.
Whoever is not tied to possessions,
Clinging neither to body nor mind,
Is never in bondage

[...]

Where there is anger, apply loving kindness.
Where there is evil, offer good.
Where there is stinginess, be generous.
Where there are lies, be truthful.

from The Dhammapada, translated by Ananda Maitreya

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