Anger in Buddhism: Breaking the Cycle (Dhp 223)
Anger rarely stops when it’s fed.
Dhp 223 shows how anger spreads through reaction, speech, and replay, and how the path begins when you stop adding more fuel.
Collection: Khuddaka Nikāya (KN)
Khuddaka Nikāya: Short Collection
The Khuddaka Nikāya includes several well-known texts, including the Dhammapada, and many shorter works with memorable verses and teachings. It often reads like distilled guidance, making it easy to revisit and reflect on.
Use this collection when you want short, quotable teachings and clear reminders.
Heedfulness in Buddhism: Drifting or Awake? (Dhp 21)
In this short teaching, the Buddha contrasts two ways of living: drifting through life half-aware, or meeting each moment awake.
Even a small moment of attention can shift the direction of a day.