Anger in Buddhism: Winning Without Fighting (SN 11.5)

Anger in Buddhism illustration showing an angry person shouting at a calm chibi monk who stands quietly without reacting; SuttaDay logo

What happens when someone speaks to you in anger? SN 11.5 explores the difficult moment between hearing harsh words and responding to them. The Buddha teaches that real victory comes not from winning the argument, but from refusing to continue the anger.