Subdue Anger - Change Your Life

The Venerable at Sarana International Buddhist Temple, taught me this method in 2005 and I lovingly pass it along to you…

According to the Buddha, anger begins in the mind, so it must be eradicated from the mind. Anger is a dangerous emotion, as it rises, our judgment becomes clouded and creates bad behavior. In order to subdue our anger try these simple steps:

As you feel anger arise, call immediate attention to it: “Aha, I feel anger rising!”

Make like a piece of wood, don't move, just breath.

Make a firm resolution to remain calm in the situation.

By becoming aware and acknowledging anger, we have immediately subdued it. Now, we have created an opportunity to make a better choice for ourselves and become an active participant in a solution. Be the change.