When I'm angry

[Wu Wei]

First, I am not a Buddhist, but I recently returned from China and I visited a couple temples. While at Yōnghé gōng 雍和宮 (Yonghe Temple, aka Yonghe Lamasery) in Beijing I would have to say it was a very interesting and good experience, especially when standing in front of the 18 meter tall Maitreya statue. I hesitate to call it spiritual. but it did leave an impression. First time I burned incense as well. Also discovered my Brother-in-law is a devout Buddhist.

But while there, I was reminded about something I learned years before, that i had forgotten. When I would get angry if I listened to the Namo Amituofo Chant (I know this is not Tibetan) I alway calm down and relax . My exposure to that was not at a Lama Temple, but my mother-in-laws house in Beijing, over 18 years ago. She was a Pureland Buddhist and this played in her house 24/7...

When I first got there and heard it I was convinced, that after 2 weeks it would be getting on my nerves, but after a few days I hardly noticed it at all. And after I returned to the states, when she eventually came to live with us, I heard it in her room and that is when I realized how much it relaxed me.

Playing it today at work actually, wearing headphones, remaining calm, and not doling out well deserved beating

Note: I also visited the Hongluo Temple (Pureland), near Mutianyu (Greatwall)' while I was there

 

[Secret Chief]

First, I am not a Buddhist, but I recently returned from China and I visited a couple temples. While at Yōnghé gōng 雍和宮 (Yonghe Temple, aka Yonghe Lamasery) in Beijing I would have to say it was a very interesting and good experience, especially when standing in front of the 18 meter tall Maitreya statue. I hesitate to call it spiritual. but it did leave an impression. First time I burned incense as well. Also discovered my Brother-in-law is a devout Buddhist.

But while there, I was reminded about something I learned years before, that i had forgotten. When I would get angry if I listened to the Namo Amituofo Chant (I know this is not Tibetan) I alway calm down and relax . My exposure to that was not at a Lama Temple, but my mother-in-laws house in Beijing, over 18 years ago. She was a Pureland Buddhist and this played in her house 24/7...

When I first got there and heard it I was convinced, that after 2 weeks it would be getting on my nerves, but after a few days I hardly noticed it at all. And after I returned to the states, when she eventually came to live with us, I heard it in her room and that is when I realized how much it relaxed me.

Playing it today at work actually, wearing headphones, remaining calm, and not doling out well deserverd beating

I've got a couple of CDs of Tibetan chants; very engrossing.

 

[Wu Wei]

I've got a couple of CDs of Tibetan chants; very engrossing.

I have an entire cd of them as well. But the pureland one seems to calm me down quickest.

 

[Secret Chief]

I have an entire cd of them as well. But the pureland one seems to calm me down quickest.

Blimey, you've made me post in the Buddhism DIR

 

[Aupmanyav]

Om Mani Padme Hum.
I have Buddha as my guru but I am not a Buddhist.
There is a switch in the brain. Close your eyes and disconnect.

 

[Wu Wei]

Interesting.... the more I think about Yōnghé gōng the more I realize, it definitely left a mark..... still not sure what it means, but it definitely had an effect

 

[Wu Wei]

I now have the feeling I should go back to Yōnghé gōng 雍和宮. There is something there that seems to draw me back in that direction. However I seriously doubt I will get back to Yōnghé gōng for a couple years. It is as if there is some thought on the edge of my mind I just can't yet grasp

 

[ajay0]

Actions performed under the influence of anger are said to be unskillful as they are productive of suffering, and can wipe out a lot of positive merit earned in the past through skillful actions.

Here are some buddhist tips for dealing with anger...

8 Buddhist Tips for Dealing with Anger

Tips to help us overcome anger, and provide inner peace when times get tough.

studybuddhism.com

The Answer to Anger & Aggression is Patience

We can suppress anger and aggression or act it out, either way making things worse for ourselves and others. Or we can practice patience.

www.lionsroar.com

 

[Twilight Hue]

Interesting.... the more I think about Yōnghé gōng the more I realize, it definitely left a mark..... still not sure what it means, but it definitely had an effect

Gosh I hope it doesn't fall on anybody.

 

[Wu Wei]

Gosh I hope it doesn't fall on anybody.

it has a base that is 3 meters long, most of which is buried in the floor. It is been there a long time and it is pretty darn solid

 

[ajay0]

This reminded me of Swami Vivekananda's childhood, when he was something of a highly restless and naughty brat.

His mother used to similarly calm him down by pouring water on his head, along with chants of the 'Om Namah Shivaya' , a highly revered mantra in Hinduism.

It appears that these mantras were designed to somehow calm down the mind and reduce mental agitation.