The Gift of Anger | Buddhist Stories for Deep Rest

Listen to “The Gift of Anger,” from Buddhist Stories for Deep Rest, in English on Wisdom Of The Many. OPENING EXCERPT “STORY FIVE THE GIFT OF ANGER In the time of the Buddha, a young monk named Punna struggled with anger. He was sincere. He meditated. He followed the rules carefully. He wanted to live well. But when someone insulted him, something inside him burned. One morning, he walked through a village carrying his alms bowl. A man stood outside a house. He had been drinking. He disliked monks. As Punna passed, the man began to shout. He called him lazy. He called him useless. He mocked his robes. He laughed at the idea that begging could be spiritual. People nearby stopped to watch. Punna's face became hot. His jaw tightened. He wanted to answer. He wanted to humiliate the man in return.” A young monk named Punna struggles with anger when a man insults him. This quiet story explores how to meet harsh words without passing them on. ABOUT THIS STORY Book: Buddhist Stories for Deep Rest Story: The Gift of Anger Language: English Channel: Wisdom Of The Many CONTINUE LISTENING Next story: The Garden Beyond the Fence. Follow the available stories in book order:    • Buddhist Stories for Deep Rest   This narrated adaptation uses AI-assisted voice and illustrations. #BuddhistStories #ZenStories #WisdomOfTheMany