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Anger Talks

Anger, also known as wrath (UK: ROTH; US: RATH) or rage, is an intense emotional state involving a strong, uncomfortable and non-cooperative response to a perceived provocation, hurt, or threat.
A person experiencing anger will often experience physical effects, such as increased heart rate, elevated blood pressure, and increased levels of adrenaline and noradrenaline. Some view anger as an emotion that triggers part of the fight or flight response. Anger becomes the predominant feeling behaviorally, cognitively, and physiologically when a person makes the conscious choice to take action to immediately stop the threatening behavior of another outside force.
Anger can have many physical and mental consequences. The external expression of anger can be found in facial expressions, body language, physiological responses, and at times public acts of aggression. Facial expressions can range from inward angling of the eyebrows to a full frown. While most of those who experience anger explain its arousal as a result of "what has happened to them", psychologists point out that an angry person can very well be mistaken because anger causes a loss in self-monitoring capacity and objective observability.
Modern psychologists view anger as a normal, natural, and mature emotion experienced by virtually all humans at times, and as something that has functional value for survival. Uncontrolled anger can negatively affect personal or social well-being and negatively impact those around them. While many philosophers and writers have warned against the spontaneous and uncontrolled fits of anger, there has been disagreement over the intrinsic value of anger. The issue of dealing with anger has been written about since the times of the earliest philosophers, but modern psychologists, in contrast to earlier writers, have also pointed out the possible harmful effects of suppressing anger.
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Embodied Zen: Beyond Conceptual MindSerial: RB-03159 Sesshin Practice, Anger, Time |
Jul 2017 Johanneshof |
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Weaving Stability Amidst Perceptual FlowSerial: RB-03721 Practice-Period_Talks Breath, Anger, Samadhi |
Nov 23 2016 Johanneshof |
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Zen Unveiled: Mindful Self-DiscoverySerial: RB-01681G Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy Practice, Intention, Anger |
Oct 2010 Kassel |
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Mindful Unity: Integrating Mind and BodySerial: RB-01660F Seminar_The_Four_Foundations_of_Mindfulness Practice, Anger, Time |
Sep 2007 Hannover |
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Embracing Enlightenment Through Meditative SurrenderSerial: RB-01646C Seminar_Somatic_Space Practice, Anger, Consciousness |
Sep 2005 Johanneshof |
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Mindful Integration: Zen in TherapySerial: RB-01633E Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy Practice, Anger, Consciousness |
Jun 2005 Kassel |
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Zen and the Therapeutic MindSerial: RB-01633F Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy Consciousness, Practice, Anger |
Jun 2005 Kassel |
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Mindfulness Without Interference: Zen InsightsSerial: RB-03230 Seminar_The_Four_Foundations_of_Mindfulness Mindfulness, Practice, Anger |
May 2005 Rastenberg |
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Breath, Mind, and Consciousness JourneySerial: RB-04073 Seminar_The_Nature_of_Mind Consciousness, Practice, Anger |
Oct 2004 Berlin |
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Finding Trust Through Zen RefugeSerial: RB-01579 Practice-Week Anger, Practice, Buddha |
May 1997 Johanneshof |
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Finding Balance Through Zen EmotionsSerial: RB-00844 Seminar_Yaoshan_Ascends_the_Seat Consciousness, Anger, Practice |
1993 Rastenberg |
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Inherent Equanimity: Beyond MoralitySerial: RB-00811 Compassion_The_Dance_of_Love_and_Emptiness Practice, Anger, Compassion |
Sep 26 1992 München |
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Embracing Emotions Through Zen LivingSerial: RB-00688 Seminar Anger, Time, Practice |
1990 Heidelberg |
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Seeing Beyond Constructed Reality Practice, Buddha, Anger |
Feb 15 1978 |
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Embracing Reality Through Zen Practice Practice, Desire, Anger |
Dec 05 1974 |
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Embracing Instincts Through Zen Practice Practice, Anger, Desire |
Dec 05 1974 |
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Mindful Conduct in Everyday Zen Time, Practice, Anger |
Nov 01 1974 |
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Presence Through Zen Paradoxes Practice, Time, Anger |
Nov 26 1973 |
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Zazen Connections: Thriving in Spirit Practice, Anger, Zazen |
Aug 07 1973 |
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Urban Zen: Intimacy Amid Chaos Practice, Anger, Buddhism |
May 19 1973 |
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Deep Engagement in Saturday Lectures Practice, Anger, Buddhism |
May 19 1973 |
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Pathways to Mindful Liberation Practice, Anger, Meditation |
Mar 01 1973 |
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Zen Friendship and Courage Essence Practice, Manjushri, Anger |
Nov 18 1972 |