AboutJustin Choo Expertise When in doubt seek it out. All your questions will be answered, and you may not have to agree with the answers. Such is the beauty of Buddhism. You are free to decide. I follow the Theravada tradition. Please view my profile for more details. I have answered more than a thousand questions since joining this category. You are welcome to try me.
Experience I was brought up in the 50's as a Buddhist. For the past 30 years I have read numerous books on Buddhism and listened to numerous talks on Buddhism by well-respected and learned monks and lay teachers. I conduct Buddhist classes for parents of Sunday School children in a Theravada Buddhist Temple.
My teacher was the late Chief Reverend, The Ven. K Sri Dhammananda of The Brickfields Buddhist Mahavihara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. You can view the relevent website in memory of my revered late teacher @
http://www.ksridhammananda.com
Organizations I am a life member of the Buddhist Missionary Society Malaysia.
Publications YOU ARE INVITED TO VISIT MY BLOG @
http://lifeislikethat999.blogspot.com/
Published a book called "The Rainbow And The Treasure". It is a compilation of extracts from various sources to introduce Buddhism to beginners. (Currently out of print)
Education/Credentials Bachelor of Commerce And Administration, Victoria University Of Wellington, NZ.(1974)
Question Thank you for the reply on Part 1. I kind of knew the answer to that but I just needed to hear it from someone else.
In past posts I told you of growing up in a family that fights & argues. Growing up with a very abusive father (verbally). I had finally cut ties with them 10 months ago."End of rope" I have to say it's one of the best things I've ever done. I've been feeling so much better. A lot more calm & settled. Trying to walk a new path (Buddhism) now is becoming much easier.
Buddhism tells us to be honest with ourselves to know where it's coming from and why we are angry and to just let it go. It's just a emotion that we can control. OK, I know and understand where & why. The anger & bitterness I have doesn't control me anymore like it did but I still know it's there deep inside. I find it very hard to let it all go. It's like a defense for me. Relaxing mediation has helped me a lot but letting it all go. I DON'T KNOW HOW!!!!!! It's easier to read about "ANGER" and understand it than for it to completely leave me.
Am I making any sense??? Sorry a little confused right now.
Thanks Much,
Ed
Answer Hi Ed,
Time is a great healer, although a bit slow. Give time to heal your wounds.
As for now, whenever thoughts of anger or bitterness surface, just note the feeling and let go. You cannot let go forever. The brain is supposed to remember things. So be natural and face reality. Allow the feelings free-play, and after some time they will get bored and won't visit you ever so often.
