Chapter17— Anger
Chapter 17 of the Dhammapada, titled Anger, addresses the destructive nature of wrath and the transformative power of love within the broader context of ethical conduct. This section serves as a pivotal meditation on emotional regulation, urging practitioners to transcend immediate reactivity through deliberate compassion and moral fortitude. By examining the consequences of hostility and the benefits of benevolence, the text offers a foundational framework for cultivating inner peace and harmonious social relations.
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The most influential English translation ever made. Sometimes archaic, but the standard PD English text.
Translators commissioned by King James I of England, 1604–1611
This chapter appears in 2 cross-tradition parallels
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