Listen "Ch. 17: Anger"
Episode Synopsis
What if anger isn’t the root—but the symptom?In this episode of Teaching Peace, we explore Chapter 17 of the Dhammapada, where the Buddha calls us to understand and transform the fire of anger. Drawing from both ancient wisdom and contemporary insight, Jason Storbakken reflects on how anger often masks more vulnerable emotions like fear and sadness—what psychologists call a “secondary emotion.”Through the lens of pop culture, neuroscience, and lived experience, this episode journeys into:The origin story of the Incredible Hulk and how Bruce Banner’s rage traces back to generational traumaA bike ride through Brooklyn that became a moment of fear, anger, and eventually self-awarenessHow the nervous system responds to threat, and how mindfulness can shift us from reactivity to reflectionThe liberating practice of naming what we feel—and offering ourselves compassionBuddha teaches not to suppress anger but to understand it. When we pause, breathe, and connect with our deeper truth, we can move from harm to healing—and begin breaking the cycles that keep us bound.🎧 New episodes drop Mondays at 6 AM EST🕊️ Support the journey: www.brooklynpeace.center#TeachingPeace #Dhammapada #Anger #EmotionalHealing #TheHulk #TraumaInformed #SelfCompassion #Mindfulness #LiberationSpirituality #GenerationalHealing #BuddhismAndPopCulture
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