Meditation, Rage, and Other Strong Emotions

Why do we turn to meditation when things fall apart—and what are we really supposed to do with all these overwhelming emotions?

In this short episode, we explore three powerful ways to relate to difficult feelings like anger, fear, and anxiety: as afflictive; as bridges to compassion; and as hidden forms of wisdom. All three ways are accurate, though usually only the first is described in Buddhist writings.

In this episode, you’ll hear about how to work skillfully with emotional intensity, not necessarily by escaping it, but by uncovering the fierce clarity and deep humanity that may lie beneath.

Produced by Citizens of Sound

Music by: Derek O'Brien

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