The Principle of How Anger Harms the Body

The physical body influences the mind and its mental factors. When the body's qi meridians are blocked and the qi becomes obstructed, a person will want to release that qi. The way of releasing it is called "venting anger," also called "letting off steam"—using oneself, others, or objects as a punching bag, until the blocked qi is fully released; only then does the anger subside and the mind become calm. Slapping the table and throwing things is one way of venting anger. If the qi cannot be released and remains stuck in the body, qi stagnation will occur, and the body will fall ill. A person of cultivation is unwilling to release their anger outwardly and suppresses it in the heart; doing this over a long period will lead to liver stagnation and qi stagnation, or even the formation of tumors and cancer. When the qi blockage is severe, the qi is great, the anger vented is great, the intensity of the outburst is strong, and it lasts a long time. When the qi blockage is not severe, the qi is small, the anger vented is small, the duration is short, and the anger subsides quickly.

Getting angry is extremely harmful to the body, and no one wants to be angry—everyone wants to be cheerful and happy. Therefore, no one's manas would crave the flavor of anger or enjoy the feeling of getting angry.