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Anger
'Thich Nhat Hanh's work has proven to be the antidote to our modern pain and sorrows' Ocean Vuong
Mindfulness recognizes anger, is aware of its presence, accepts and allows it to be there.
Nobel Peace Prize Nominee and internationally bestselling author shares the tools for overcoming anger
Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! DescriptionIn Anger by Thich Nhat Hanh, the renowned Zen master and spiritual leader offers profound insights and practical advice on transforming one of the most challenging emotions we face: anger. Drawing from Buddhist teachings and his own decades of experience in mindfulness practice, Nhat Hanh provides readers with tools to understand, embrace, and diffuse anger, ultimately fostering greater peace and harmony within themselves and their relationships. This book is not merely theoretical but a practical guide filled with stories, mindfulness techniques, and compassionate approaches to dealing with anger in all areas of our lives.
Under a bodhi tree in India 2500 years ago, Buddha achieved the insight that three states of mind were the source of all our unhappiness: ignorance, obsessive desire, and anger. While all are equally difficult to control, anger in particular can act as a powerful and destructive force, capable of ruining lives and impeding spiritual growth in a single instant. In the 21st century, medical science echoes Buddha's teachings by showing that anger can also deteriorate our physical health.
In Anger, Thich Nhat Hanh offers a compassionate and revolutionary perspective on taking care of our anger. He encourages us to treat anger as we would a crying baby—with understanding, patience, and tenderness. By "picking up" our anger and "talking" to it, we can uncover the root causes of our distress and work towards healing. This mindful approach is key to transforming anger into peace, enabling us to address deep-seated issues rather than merely suppressing our emotional responses.
The book is rich in practical advice, including mindfulness techniques such as conscious breathing, deep listening, and loving speech. These methods are designed to help us understand the nature of our anger, connect with our inner peace, and cultivate compassion towards ourselves and others. The stories and examples shared by Nhat Hanh are poignant and relatable, illustrating how these principles can be applied in everyday situations—from family conflicts to workplace tensions, and even global issues.
Filled with inspiring stories and effective strategies for dealing with anger, Anger is a wise and loving guide that calls on us to transform our tumultuous emotions into opportunities for inner growth and harmony. By mastering our anger, we can bring healing to all aspects of our lives, fostering peaceful relationships, better health, and a more compassionate world.
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Anger by Thich Nhat Hanh is praised for its insights into the connection between personal inner peace and global peace. Reviewers highlight Thich Nhat Hanh's humility, intellectual capacity, and practical ideas for fostering world brotherhood and humanity. The book is considered extremely important, with Thich Nhat Hanh embodying the peace he teaches. His work is noted for providing an antidote to modern pain and sorrows, helping readers become more human.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780712611817
Publisher: Ebury Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 20 September 2001
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Rider & Co
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 19.0mm
Width: 135.0mm
Height: 215.0mm
Weight: 259g
Pages: 256
About the Author
Thich Nhat Hanh, a Vietnamese poet, bestselling author and peace activist, has been a Buddhist monk for over 40 years. He was chairman of the Vietnamese Buddhist Peace delegation during the Vietnam War and was nominated by Dr Martin Luther King for the Nobel Peace Prize. In 1966 he visited the US and Europe on a peace mission and was unable to return to his native land. Today he heads Plum Village, a meditation community in south-western France, where he teaches, writes, gardens and aids refugees worldwide.
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