At a time when anger seems more present and potent than ever, how can a better understanding of wrath help us see this powerful emotion as a force of transformation? In Buddhist tantric teachings, wrath is not a negative feeling—it’s an energy born out of wisdom that can be wielded with intention, skill, and compassion to offer protection and remove obstacles.
Wrathful deities, with their fearsome guises and gruesome appearance, aid beings on the path to enlightenment. Tibetan Buddhist art and teachings offer a pathway for understanding how a difficult emotion like anger can be transformed with awareness and wisdom into a powerful force for meaningful change.
Explore wrath from a variety of perspectives in issue 10 of Spiral magazine.
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