Posted by lil' jimi on July 8, 2003, at 16:27:59
In reply to re: What do I do with the anger? » tina, posted by lil' jimi on July 7, 2003, at 13:09:28
hi again tina,
because i sense the intensity of your anger-problem ... ... i'm offering some more details ... ... if this is aggravating or anything just blow it off, okay?
also i sense your rage is a new challenge for you, whereas i'm used to my rage and have benefited from these adaptations, which may not work for you ... ... i remember when i felt anxiety for the first time, and then the shock of realizing some folks feel that way ALL of the TIME!
here's my details:
Manjushri is the Bodhisattva of Infinite Wisdom
and he has a wrathful aspect because he used to be a demon, who was converted to Buddhism by Padmasambava ... ... but he still uses his wrathful aspect to protect the Dharma and to fight delusion and ignorance ... ... and any other unconverted demons and miscreants ... ...Anyway, Manjushri is my guy ... ... with his infinite wisdom, totally vengeful capacity, and power of enlightenment, he can way outdo any sense of injustice i could ever feel ... ... He really is the bad guys' worst nightmare ... .. ...
... ... so when my need arises ...
i direct my energies to Manjushri and repeat his mantra internally ... ... until i feel relief ...although it is written as:
om ah rah pa tsa nha dhi
... it is pronounced:Om Ah Ra Pa Cha Na Dee.
hey, it works for me ...
... a little bit of "count to ten",
... a little bit of mystical vengeance,
... a lot of catharsis ... ...because there Is a LOT of energy in anger, BUT it is corrosive if you can't find any effective means to vent it ...
... and these are the details of the means i use ...(.. ... .. and if buddhism was SO great then why does jim have to take 10mg of lexapro a day?)
... besides Manjushri does not care if you are a buddhist, really ... he will work for you ...
alternatively, try your own guardian angel ... .. they work cheap too ... ... the saints can tend to be too nice ... if you know what i mean.
in emergencies, screaming (primal?) and vigorous exercise (punching bags?) can help ... ... but you got to pick the right time and place for that stuff ...
... ... this response is my attempt to give you options ... ... please ignore as you see fit ...
take care!!
~ jim
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