Anger inside Quote by Thubten Zopa Rinpoche
“As long as the mind is unsubdued, there is always outside harm. Once the mind is subdued, once there is no anger in the mental continuum, there is no outside enemy. An outside enemy exists only if there is anger inside.”
About This Quote
Inner anger creates the perception of external enemies; without internal anger, no outside threat exists.
In simple terms: Anger makes us see enemies; without anger, no enemies.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate inner calm.
Themes
mind
anger
perception
Mood
calm
insightful
Type
spiritual
practical
When to use this quote
- meditation practice
- stressful work
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
psychology
spirituality
conflict resolution
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you detect hidden anger?
- What practices reduce inner aggression?
A Different Perspective
Inner anger can be hard to recognize.
![“Anger is like gasoline. If you spray it around and somebody lights a match, you've got an inferno. [But] if we can put our anger inside an engine, it can drive us forward.” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/67e/anonymous-1_anger_anger-is-like-gasoline-if-you-spray-it-a_834969.jpg)
