Abandoning Anger | Contemplations to Transform Aversion into Metta or Equanimity | Ajahn Dhammasiha

Dhammagiri Buddhist Podcasts · Feb 13, 2026 · 29m

Ajahn Dhammasiha is asked about a quote in Dhammapada Verses #3 to #5:

He struck me, he defeated me,

he hurt, abused, offended me!

If we hold on to vengeful thoughts -

our anger never fades away.

He struck me, he defeated me,

he hurt, abused, offended me!

If we let go of vengeful thoughts -

our anger surely fades away.

More hatred will not calm down hate,

it simply doesn't work like that.

The opposite of hate alone

will calm down hatred - that's the truth!

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