Why Do We Keep Falling for Anger and Lust? (The Buddha’s Answer)

Discover how the Buddha’s profound teachings help us understand why our minds are drawn to unskillful emotions like anger and lust—and how mindful awareness can free us from their grip.

Chapters:
1. Introduction: The Dual Nature of Unskillful Emotions
Examine why parts of our mind are attracted to anger, lust, anxiety, and greed, while others reject them.
2. The Allure and the Downside
Understand the temporary power and later regret that these emotions bring.
3. The Buddha’s Call for Mindfulness
Learn how the Buddha instructs us to “block” these emotional streams with constant mindfulness.
4. The Role of Discernment
Discover how true discernment—knowing the allure, drawbacks, and escape of emotions—helps us overcome them.
5. The Three Types of Fabrication
Explore bodily, verbal, and mental fabrications and their impact on our emotional life.
6. Breath Meditation as a Transformative Tool
See how focusing on the breath nurtures concentration and creates a calm, steady mind.
7. Practical Strategies for Overcoming Anger and Lust
Learn specific techniques to interrupt unskillful patterns and replace them with skillful, life-affirming responses.
8. Conclusion: Freeing the Mind from Unskillful Streams
Reflect on the journey from reactive emotion to mindful clarity and lasting inner peace.

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