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.

Thubten Chodron, an American-born Tibetan Buddhist nun, travels worldwide, teaching and leading meditation retreats. Known for her clear and practical explanations of the Buddha's teachings, she is the author of Buddhism for Beginners; Working with Anger; How to Free Your Mind; Open Heart, Clear Mind; and Taming the Mind. She lives in Seattle, Washington.

Preface

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Mind, Emotion, and Anger

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The Disadvantages of Anger

21

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Patience: The Alternative

27

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Is Anger Ever Useful?

33

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Recognizing Our Anger and Its Causes

43

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Training in Patience

53

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Coping with Criticism

63

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The Blaming Game

73

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When Our Buttons Are Pushed

81

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Acceptance and Empowerment

87

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Meeting the Enemy

95

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Letting Go of Grudges and Resentment

105

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When Trust Is Betrayed

111

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The Snake of Envy

119

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Anger at Ourselves

125

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Cultivating Love and Compassion

133

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Helping Others Subdue Their Anger

145

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Wisdom that Relaxes the Mind

151

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Appendix One: Conflict Styles

155

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Appendix Two: Techniques for Working with Anger in Brief

159

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Glossary

163

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Summary

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