Working With Anger

by Chodron, Thubten

• ISBN13: 9781559391634
• ISBN10: 1559391634
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-09-17
• Publisher: Snow Lion

Summary

Presents a variety of Buddhist methods for subduing and preventing anger, not by changing what is happening, but by framing it differently.

Author Biography

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.

Table of Contents

Preface	7	(6)
Mind, Emotion, and Anger	13	(8)
The Disadvantages of Anger	21	(6)
Patience: The Alternative	27	(6)
Is Anger Ever Useful?	33	(10)
Recognizing Our Anger and Its Causes	43	(10)
Training in Patience	53	(10)
Coping with Criticism	63	(10)
The Blaming Game	73	(8)
When Our Buttons Are Pushed	81	(6)
Acceptance and Empowerment	87	(8)
Meeting the Enemy	95	(10)
Letting Go of Grudges and Resentment	105	(6)
When Trust Is Betrayed	111	(8)
The Snake of Envy	119	(6)
Anger at Ourselves	125	(8)
Cultivating Love and Compassion	133	(12)
Helping Others Subdue Their Anger	145	(6)
Wisdom that Relaxes the Mind	151	(4)
Appendix One: Conflict Styles	155	(4)
Appendix Two: Techniques for Working with Anger in Brief	159	(4)
Glossary	163	(4)
Further Reading	167