The modern urban environment often leads to a lot of stress. The fast pace, crowded conditions and constant sensory bombardment incline the mind towards agitation. This manifests as a constant low-grade irritability sometimes exploding into anger. We are all familiar with the general surliness of modern manners and with the more dangerous phenomenon of road rage. The Buddhist teachings have a lot to say about the state of anger, and provide practical tools for dealing with it.
Anger is classified as an unskilful state of mind.
This is very important, and it is crucial to see that there are no exceptions. In other words, there is no conceivable case where anger is justifiable or where it is the most appropriate response. This might be hard to accept. It is easy to think of numerous examples of real grievances and injustices that seem to call forth the need for anger. But if we look at the results of anger the wisdom of this teaching may become more evident.