Dzogchen and the "relief" of emotions on a daily basis (7) - frustration and anger with changing conditions

Dzogchen in everyday life

In the "Dzogchen and daily life" series, we continue our exploration of emotional "relief" by devoting the next three episodes to families of emotions that are directly linked to current upheavals, particularly those of a climatic and ecological nature.

In this seventh episode, we take a closer look at one of the families of emotions that emerge in reaction to these upheavals: frustration and anger, and even protest (desire for justice).

Host: Marie-Laure

Few of us are really clear about our emotions, especially when they affect the deeper structures of our being, other species and the earth itself. Yet these emotions are increasingly present in our lives, and we feel often powerless about it. Is there anything we can do? Certainly, according to Mila Khyentse Rinpoche.

Notes

Dzogchen is a directly accessible tradition that can be practiced in a variety of ways in our daily lives, focusing on liberation from suffering and the means to achieve it. In this episode, we explore some aspects of frustration and anger in response to ecological upheaval, with the valuable insights of Mila Khyentse.

Recap & Takeaways

In this podcast, Mila Khyentse Rinpoche explains :

1. The interrelation between the difficult evolution of conditions and strong inner reactions like anger, opposition and rejection. (2’26)
2. The state of imbalance emotions caused by repeatedly difficult conditions. (7’)
3. The human paradox: denial and refusal in the face of major changes. (8’11)
4. The Dzogchen perspective on emotions and more specifically on anger: a way to be away. (10’)
5. The positive side of anger. (17’10)
6. Becoming friends with anger: short and simple instructions to apply in our day to day life. (19’42)

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