Anger management and personal growth, aligning well with the lessons in Zen teachings.
Zen Quotes On Anger
1. Three things cannot be long hidden – The Sun, The Moon and The Truth.
2. Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned.
3. No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may. They ourselves must walk the path.
4. We are shaped by their thoughts, they become what they think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves.
5. Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.
6. Buddha was asked, “What have you gained from meditation?” He replied, “Nothing! However. Buddha said, let me tell you what I lost: Anger, Anxiety, Depression, Insecurity, Fear of Old age and Death.”
7. It is a man’s own mind, not his enemy or foe, that lures him to evil ways.
8. Hatred does not cease by hatred, but only by love; this is the eternal rule.
9. Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.
10. Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned.
11. Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future. Concentrate the mind on the present.
12. Work out your own salvation. Do not depend on others.
13. Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship.
14. The tongue like a sharp knife… Kills without drawing blood.
15. What they think, they become.
16. Health is the greatest gift, contentment is the greatest wealth. Faithfulness is the best relationship.
17. You will not be punished for your anger, you will be punished by your anger.
18. Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth.
19. The mind is everything, what you think you become.
20. Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.
21. To keep the body in good health is a duty, otherwise they shall not be able to keep their mind strong and clear.
22. I never see what has been done; I only see what remains to be done.
23. No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may. They ourselves must walk the path.
24. There are only two mistakes one can make along the road to truth, not going all the way and not starting.
25. The mind is everything. What you think you become.
This is a Powerful Zen story of a young boy and Zen master Rinzai. In this inspirational story Zen master Rinzai teaches a valuable lesson on dealing with anger. Looking to find calmness, peace, inner happiness and spread positivity in tough situations. Discover the teaching of Zen master and Buddha how choosing kindness over anger can make a big difference in our lives.
We also learn how anger can make it hard to think clearly and cause problems, but positive mindset and peace helps us stay calm and make better decisions. Learning to manage anger means we can handle tough situations more wisely. These life lessons make us feel better but also improves how we get along with others. By choosing peace over anger, we can turn difficult moments into chances for growth, better relationships and happiness.
A Powerful Zen story On Anger
Once there was a well-known Zen master named sadhu.
He welcomed visitors at his home.
One day a man came to see him. But the man was in a bad
Mood, as he entered the room.
He angrily pushed the door making it slam loudly.
He then took off his shoes and threw them aside.
Just as he was about to step inside.
Sadhu stopped him and said wait don’t come in.
The man surprised asked why not sadhu calmly replied first go and apologize to the door and to your shoes.
The man was confused and said.
What are you talking about.
I’ve heard people say that Zen followers are crazy.
But I didn’t believe it.
Now I see it’s true. Why should I apologize to door and
Shoes. That sounds so silly.
Sadhu replied leave now and don’t come back unless.
You can understand this.
If you can get angry at your shoes.
Why can’t you apologize.
When you’re angry.
You think it’s foolish to be angry at shoes.
But that’s exactly what you did.
If you can show anger.
Why not show love.
When you slammed the door.
You were angry at it.
But the door didn’t do anything wrong to you.
If you can slam the door with anger then why can’t you
Apologize to it.
Anger is a way of relating and so is love.
If you can’t apologize then don’t come in.
The man’s anger started to fade as he listened to sadhu’s calm voice.
He began to understand the point.
If he could be angry.
He could also choose to be kind and loving.
The man walked over to the door and
Gently touched it tears filling his Eyes.
He then bent down and bowed to his Shoes.
This realization changed him
Deeply after that he returned to sadhu
Who welcomed him.
With open arms and embraced him.
The story of Zen master sadhu and the man who entered his room angrily teaches us a powerful lesson About.
How we choose to respond to situations.
When the man came in upset he slammed the door and threw his shoes in anger.
Sadhu told him to apologize to the door and his shoes which the man found silly.
But sadhu explained that.
If we can show anger towards things that have done nothing wrong.
We should also be able to show love and apologize.
When we make mistakes this is because how we react to
Things shapes our experiences in the
World around us.
The moral of the story is that we always have a choice in.
How we respond to, what happens in our lives.
When we respond with anger.
We create more anger and negativity.
This only makes the situation worse and can harm our relationships and peace of mind on the other hand.
When we respond with love, kindness and forgiveness.
We calm the situation down. Create understanding and bring
Peace. Anger takes a lot of energy and leaves us feeling tired and unhappy.
But love and forgiveness make us feel better more relaxed and happier.
This story reminds us that we can make a big difference in our lives and the lives of others by choosing love over anger.
Instead of reacting with frustration or harshness try to be patient and understanding apologize.
When needed even if it seems small or silly these small acts of kindness can change the atmosphere around us turning negative situations into positive ones by doing this.
We can help create a more peaceful and happy world one. Where people treat each other with respect and compassion. Passion.