Identifying redeeming qualities in others softens the mind
In Buddhism, the ultimate goal is achieving the deathless state of Nibbana, emphasizing pacification of the mind.
While recognizing the challenge of immediate renunciation for all, the Buddha suggests a dual path—benefits in the present life and future lives, emphasizing moral integrity and simplicity.
Regarding anger, the Buddha advises diligence in acquiring wealth and mindfulness in safeguarding it.
Even amid disturbances caused by unskillful individuals, one should remain steadfast, emphasizing harmlessness and reflecting on establishing peace.
Buddhism seeks to remove anger, jealousy, and violence from the mind.
If struggling to curb anger, a second method involves recognizing redeeming qualities in every person, even those perceived as bad.
People may have a mix of virtues and flaws—evil thoughts with deceptive language, coarseness in speech but not in mind or deeds, or cruelty in deeds but not in speech or mind.
Identifying a redeeming quality softens the mind, fostering kindness and enabling effective anger control or elimination.
