Anger Quote by Mark Coleman
“In the Buddhist tradition, where mindful meditation comes from, anger is regarded as a somewhat unhealthy,unskillful emotion because we can be blinded by it. We don't see clearly and tend to do things and say things that are harmful out of the anger because we don't have clarity.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Buddhist Psychology, Mark Coleman, 2015
Anger clouds judgment, leading to harmful actions and words due to loss of clarity.
In simple terms: Anger blocks clear thinking and causes harm.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate mindfulness to see through anger.
Themes
mindfulness
emotion
clarity
compassion
Mood
reflective
calm
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- conflict resolution
- personal relationships
- stress management
- leadership decisions
Key Concepts
Buddhist psychology
mental health
skillful means
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you notice anger before it clouds judgment?
- What practices restore clarity after anger?
A Different Perspective
Mindfulness alone may not eliminate deep-rooted anger patterns.
