02/20/2026
The Buddha and the Angry Man โจ
One day, while the Buddha was walking with his disciples, a furious man rushed toward him.
His face was burning with anger.
His words were harsh and full of bitterness. He shouted, insulted, and tried again and again to provoke him.
The disciples became upset. Some stepped forward and asked Buddha for permission to send the angry man away.
But the Buddha remained
calmโฆ
silentโฆ
unmovedโฆ
โlike a deep lake that stays still even when the wind blows across its surface.
The man kept shouting until he had no strength left. And when silence finally fell, the Buddha gently asked him:
โMy friend, if someone offers you a gift, and you do not accept itโฆ who does the gift belong to?โ
The man, surprised by the question, replied,โIt belongs to the one who offered it.โ
The Buddha smiled and said:
โIn the same way, you came here to offer me anger, insults, and hatred.
But I do not accept them.
So they remain with youโฆ
not with me.โ
The man stood speechless. For the first time, he saw the truth clearly:
Anger has no powerโฆ
unless someone chooses to receive it.
๐ฟ Takeaway ๐ฟ
Not every insult deserves a response.
Not every argument deserves your energy.
Sometimes the strongest thing you can do is remain calmโฆ
and walk away with your peace.
Let others keep their anger.
You keep your peace.
Happy FriYay! And do NOT accept any gifts that you donโt want!
