All beings wish to be happy and free from suffering. Self Love 1/19/2014 May I be free from anger, afflictions, fear and anxiety. Anger is a hazard that effects everyone, including ourselves. When we are overcome by anger, our peace and happiness vanish. Some peoples lives are consumed by anger. They become furious when someone just bumps into them . Is this because of the circumstances or because of the seeds of anger in them? Look deeply at the seeds of anger in yourself: look deeply at those you think have brought you harm. Love meditation helps us understand both, and it helps us let go of our habitual patterns of thought and action that create suffering. We see that the person who has harmed us is himself suffering very much. Contemplating their suffering generates understanding and love in us, and with these energies, healing is possible.When our heart is opened, our suffering diminishes right away. the practice of love meditation liberates us from our affliction. A Brahman asked the Buddha, Master is there anything you would agree to kill? and the Buddha answered, Yes, anger. Killing anger removes suffering and brings peace and happiness. Anger is the single enemy that all the wise ones agree to kill. The Buddhas response impressed him, and he became a monk in the Buddhas Sangha. When the mans cousin learned that he had become a monk, he cursed the Buddha to his face. The Buddha only smiled. The man became even more incensed and asked, Why dont you respond? The Buddha replied, If someone refuse a gift, it must be taken back by the one who offered it. Angry words and actions hurt, first of all, oneself. After that the Buddha recited this verse: For those with no anger, how can anger arise? When you practice deep learning and master yourself, you dwell in peace, freedom, and safety. The one who offends another after being offended by him, harms himself and harms the other. When you feel hurt but do not hurt the other, you are truly victorious. Your practice and your victory benefit both of you. When you understand the roots of anger in yourself and in others, your mind will enjoy true peace, joy, and lightness. You will become the doctor who heals himself and heals the other. If you dont understand, you will think not getting angry to be the act of a fool. The Sutra of 42 Chapters, Taisho 784 Teachings On Love Thich Nhat Hahn To be continued...
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