Dharma can help manage anger. Usually we study about human resource management, risk management, time management and financial management, which are all concerned with external elements. But anger management concerns our inner self. When anger arises, we often do not know how to manage it and we become manipulated by it.

The symptoms of anger can range from fury, frustration and rage to a desire to destroy, and finally, attack what we hold to be the cause.

Anger may manifest itself in the following ways:

- Like a line drawn across water, anger that disappears quickly.

- Like a line drawn in the sand, disappearing when a wave washes ashore.

- Like a line carved into a stone, surviving all kinds of weather conditions over thousands and thousands of years.

Anger is not a physical entity, but once it appears, its destructive potential is far more devastating than any nuclear weapon.

During World War II, the US became furious when the Japanese Army carried out kamikaze attacks on their warplanes and ships at Pearl Harbour. The anger drove the US to attack the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki with atomic bombs, killing more than 400,000 people. Hitler, the famously angry Nazi leader, killed more than six million Jews. King Vidudabha of India was infuriated that the Sakya who were relatives of Buddha insulted him so he unleashed the might of his army on them, wiping out the entire race. This is the power of destruction wrought by anger.

When anger appears in your heart, everything can be turned into a devastating weapon.

In terms of love, it feels marvellous when two lovers' eyes meet because the eyes are the windows to the heart. But two angry people can also burn each other with the fire in their eyes.

Family members living in the same house may start off decorating the house together all in complete agreement with one another, but when overwhelmed by anger they might start throwing the decorative pieces at one another instead.

For a husband and a wife sharing the same bed, a bedside lamp can quickly turn into a dangerous baton.

When anger takes over, a home, a family or an office can fall apart. Friends might no longer be friends, belongings can be ruined. Even lives can come to a disastrous end.

When anger arises, do not pursue it, and do not keep it in a jar like preserved fruit. Anger must be conquered before it conquers us.

There are numerous ways to manage anger. First of all, when you are angry, you must walk away from the situation which has caused it.

Next, find yourself some cool, refreshing water. Wash your face with water so that its coolness calms you down. Water can actually help us come to our senses, making us become aware that we are experiencing anger.

Do not make decisions under those circumstances. If you are a businessman, you should not write a cheque, decide on an investment or turn down a customer when you are angry. Otherwise, your business can be ruined in a matter of seconds.

If a married couple gets into a fight, you should not decide to get a divorce right at that moment because when it is all over, you may regret losing the best person in your life.

As parents, if you are angry with your children, you should not tell them to leave the house and never come back. Otherwise, they may not just walk out of the house but out of your life forever.

When angry, you should absolutely refrain from talking because, in anger, talking is like releasing waste, just as a a car releases exhaust fumes. People walking behind the car will inhale the foul, highly toxic air.

We must learn how to transform the power of anger from negative to positive. At the top of all tall buildings are lightning rods which send electricity from the sky to the ground without striking or hurting anyone.

Likewise, we must learn how to neutralise anger. When you are angry, you should not pursue it, but instead try to shift your focus to something else such as doing your chores, bathing, reading, listening to music or jogging.

Having followed the previous steps, your anger should be much less intense, without much energy left. Then you can close your eyes and focus your thoughts on the person who has angered you and follow Buddha's teachings, which say that people in the world may be different - by nationality, religion, skin colour, caste or historical and cultural backgrounds - but we are all in fact brothers and sisters. We are all humans before we are Thai, Bhutanese, Buddhist, Christian or Muslim.

In reality, we are all related because we are all humans. When we view all people as brothers and sisters, we should not be angry with anyone. If we are angry at anyone, it means we are angry with our own family members.

We must all plant the seed of love and compassion in the person who has angered us and in humanity, both in peaceful times and when they have made us angry. It is only when you interact with people in the whole world with benevolence that you will discover the truth: no one really deserves your anger.

Last but not least, we must learn the art of mindfulness because anger arises from mindlessness. If you are mindful and always fully aware of yourself, anger cannot conquer your heart. With mindfulness and self-awareness, we can outsmart any hostile element or attack.

A hostile word, action or situation, can no longer displease you if you are mindful. On the contrary, with the help of mindfulness, when anger arises, wisdom can terminate your feeling of anger. You will be left only with positive energy and liveliness.

Therefore, if we learn to breathe mindfully, anger may arise, but it cannot poison our heart. When you walk in the woods, for instance, it's a good idea to squeeze some lime on your feet. The tens of thousands of leeches may crawl up your feet but cannot hang on or do any harm because they cannot cope with the smell of citrus. The leeches are like anger. They are there but they cannot hurt you. This is because you are always fully aware of your own thoughts, feelings and actions. In today's world, democracy has spread to most countries, including the last Shangri-La of Bhutan.

In democracy, there are many key words, but one which concerns our lives the most is the word "rights". Everyone living in a democratic world usually demands the recognition of their rights.

All people in the democratic world call for human rights without realising there are at least three more rights which are given to them at birth - the right not to be angry, the right not to be miserable and finally the right not to be foolish.

Thus, by learning the art of anger management, you will be able to control yourself even in the worst situations. You will be a physically and mentally healthy person. Your face and skin will even look youthful and radiant like a blooming flower. You will always feel nice and cool inside, like an oasis in a desert.

A person who has successfully managed his or her anger will have one special characteristic: he or she will always have a smiling face. In any temple - in Thailand, Japan, the UK, France, the US or Bhutan - you will find Buddha's face always with a faint smile.

We should all be like little Buddhas always with a smile in our face because we are not disturbed by anger.

But if you do not learn to manage your anger and let it take control, you will possess a strange power to transform yourself into all kinds of monsters, not unlike renowned terrorists who have killed millions of people, a power far exceeding that of any nuclear weapon.

A smart banker puts his or her money in the bank little by little. When necessary, he or she can withdraw the money in an instant. A smart practitioner of mindfulness should do the same. Practise mindfulness little by little, but be consistent. One day, you will realise that mindfulness can do wonders in keeping anger at bay. A heart emboldened by mindfulness will hardly be hurt by anger. A heart without mindfulness always has anger waiting around the corner, ready to attack; just a little twig can start a fire.

Every time you allow yourself to focus on your breathing, it is no different from shining the light of mindfulness into darkness. Light can dispel darkness instantly. So even when anger arises in our heart, when it is met with mindfulness, the emotion will quickly disappear in the same manner.

This is an edited excerpt from a lecture given by Phra Maha Vuthichai Vachiramethi to members of the Bhutanese royal family, the honorable Gembo (former teacher of King Jigme Khesar Namgyel), politicians, business representatives, Unicef staff and guests, at the Royal Guest Hall in Paro, Bhutan, on June 28, 2007.

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will grace the satsang at Premalaya today

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GYAN UTSAV
(In the Aid of underprivileged people)

The Art of Living Knowledge Session at Lucknow

We all have done Art of living Part-I & Part-II courses designed by our
beloved Poojya Sri Sri Ravi Shankar ji for our eternal growth & wisdom. We
have been blessed with Sudarshan Kriya & Power of silence. Even then
sometimes we require answers to our questions, queries, personal barriers,
old habits or inhibitions that hold us back and keep us from more fully
participation in life. At the same time, we all have a deep desire to be the
best we can be - for ourselves, our families and dear ones, our communities,
and even the world around us. But the truth is that those old emotional
wounds, self-concepts, attitudes and fears, create a barrier between you and
the ability to live your heart's desire.

We are happy to inform you that Alambagh, zone, Lucknow is organizing GYAN
UTSAV (Gyan, Dhyan aur Nadbrahm se bhari ek devasiya antah yatra) with Swami
Pragyanand Bharti ji , a renowned AOL international teacher.

Date: 3rd January, 2010

Pre-requisite: Part II course

Timings: Reporting at 07.30 am on 3rd January, 2010. Latecomers are not
allowed. Session will commence at 07.30 am till 07.00 pm. It is compulsory
to attend all sessions.

Venue: Hotel Deep Palace, Cantt. Road, Udaiganj, in front of irrigation
office, Lucknow     ph: 0522-2237247/48

Contribution: Rs.300/- only per person
No. of participants: 100 only
Registration : Before 15 th Dec, 2009  on first come first serve basis

Forms, along with contribution money may be sent to Sh. Sudhir Kumar, K-385,
Sector-k, Aashiana Colony, Lucknow  Mob: 9453015546
Contacts: Sh. Sheo Kumar: 9451778948, Sh Jayant Kumar 9651368728 Smt. Anjali
Seth: 9005803075, Sh.GaneshJi.-    9415403055, Sh.Sudhir Kumar - 9453015546
Sh. Sanjeev Narain : 9839109189;

About Swami Pragyanand Bharti Ji (Popularly known as Swami Nand Kishore ji)

Spiritual Quest: Pursing Spiritual Knowledge since childhood with various
schools & masters , has been fortunate enough to have the grace & guidance
of two living enlightened masters.

Swami ji  is presently involved with The Art of Living foundation. He was
became AOL Teacher in 1992. Since then has been conducting AOL courses at
various places in India & abroad. In 2001 Guru ji graced him as advance
course teacher & he took his first advance course in Siberia Russia.
Swami ji has been giving introductory talks and lectures on how to lead
stress free and happy life at various institutes, organisations, & private
gatherings. His special interest is in the field of knowledge sessions for
AOL Devotees
Now Swami ji is devoted full time to AOL foundation with sole purpose for
parting divine knowledge to spiritual seekers under the guidance of His Holy
ness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar ji

“Soudhamini”

Lightning (sanskrit)
The destination where devas (divine souls) come to rest and rejuvenate
in the course of their celestial travels
Aptly named, Soudhamini is intended to be your own private space at the Ashram.


An offering under the unique ” Art of Living Community ” concept,
residents are part of a community that supports a holistic,
eco-friendly lifestyle in tune with nature.


Adjacent to the Ashram and a short walk from all key Ashram locations
including VM, Dining Hall, Krishna Kutir, Sumeru Mantap as well as
from Kanakpura Highway, the lush green campus named Soudhamini has an
enviable location, as well as all comforts.

The campus also has a strategic location that gives you the complete
Ashram Experience, but in your own private space!

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SRI SRI RECEIVES THE ‘2009 CULTURE IN BALANCE AWARD’

Dresden, Germany, 10 October 2009: Spiritual leader and Art of Living Founder,
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, was today conferred with the 2009 Culture in Balance
Award, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to all facets of culture,
and for his commitment to global cultural balance. In granting the award, the
selection committee attached special importance to Sri Sri’s efforts in
promoting intercultural dialogue, peace and reconciliation in conflict zones,
and ethics in business.

The award, instituted by the Forum Tiberius, was presented to Sri Sri by Dresden
Mayor, Ms. Helma Orosz, amidst a standing ovation. The award ceremony took place
in a special session of the World Culture Forum, at Volkswagen’s landmark
transparent factory in Dresden.

Rich tributes were paid to Sri Sri by a number of prominent individuals,
including Mr. Nirj Deva, British Member of European Parliament, Prof. Gesine
Schwan, candidate for the 2009 German presidential elections and Dean of
Humboldt-Viadrina School of Governance, Berlin, and Prof. Bernd Guggenberger,
Dean of Lessing University, Berlin.

In her address, Prof. Schwan praised Sri Sri for his peace efforts, global
service projects, and valuable counsel on the various social and political
issues facing the world. “It is admirable with what a gentle resoluteness, with
what a calm dynamic, with what full concentration, with what incorruptible
kindness, Sri Sri makes people understand that they can only contribute to peace
by overcoming their own inner fear and prejudices against others,” she said
(translated from German).
Prof. Guggenberger lauded Sri Sri’s humanitarian efforts to promote, preserve
and celebrate diversity across the globe. “Every society has a right to
diversity,” he said. MEP Nirj Deva commended Sri Sri’s initiatives in Europe,
and spoke of the breadth, depth and multidimensional approach of the Art of
Living Foundation. "He is friend to millions - presidents and peasants," he
said. His contribution to bringing people out of distress is greatly
appreciated, he added.

Upon receiving the award, Sri Sri said, “I share this award with all those
people who stand for a violence-free and stress-free society. This award is not
for a person or personality, but for a principle that stands for the ideal of a
‘one world family’ and cultural plurality.”

Later in the evening, the Art of Living Foundation entered into a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Humboldt-Viadrina School of Governance in Berlin. Earlier
in the day, Sri Sri spoke of the need to globalise compassion, wisdom and
humanism in his keynote address at the World Culture Forum, besides answering a
wide range of questions and conducting a meditation. The Forum brought together
500 delegates from across Germany and Europe and from all sectors of society,
including politicians, religious leaders, CEOs, scientists, professors and media
personalities. On Friday, Sri Sri addressed the topic ‘Living Human Values’ to a
sell-out crowd at the Hilton Hotel in Dresden.
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Editor’s Notes:

• The World Culture Forum (WCF) is a biannual conference series which examines
the need to establish a proper balance between the different facets of culture:
http://www.wcf-dresden.com
• The Culture in Balance Award was instituted by Forum Tiberius, a German
organisation dedicated to revitalising the dialogue on the interaction between
culture and economics: http://www.forum-tiberius.com

UP Advanced Meditation Course (AMC) WITH GURUJI

Dear Ones,

Art of Living International Centre :
Welcome to the Art of Living International Centre, your home away from
home. The campus spread over 70 acres, featuring five hills and a
beautiful lake, takes you far from the hustle and bustle of urban
chaos. The ashram is one of the most ideal locations for a quiet and
peaceful retreat. Rest and rejuvenate the mind and body in the best
way possible at Ashram's serene and beautiful environment.

Come and have the real and royal experience of silence at Ashram's
serene and beautiful environment. The enchanting environs and the
invigorating schedule is sure to do wonders for anyone. For more
information, visit www.vvmvp.org

The Art of Living's Part II (advanced) Course guides one on a journey
deeper into one's self.... enabling the spontaneous integration of
life with wisdom. Rest and rejuvenate the mind and body in the best
way possible.

This AMC is open to all who have completed the Part I course already &
21 years old.

Arrival: November 20 (Latest by 10 PM)
Dates : November 21-25
Departure: November 25th evening onwards
Medium : Hindi

Course contributions for resident Indian nationals (Inclusive of food,
accommodation & program cost)

5 Sharing – Rs 4000 (maximum 500 beds)
Dormitory – Rs 3000 (Maximum 200 beds)

Payments can be made ONLY through demand draft in favor of "Ved Vignan
Maha Vidya Peeth" payable at Bangalore. We request all Apex bodies to
keep the track of Applications and send us the report at
courses@.... Course application form & APEX format attached.