He said that there were numerous examples of Vipassana meditators who die in a fully conscious and peaceful state of mind. When one experiences anicca within, the attachment to the physical and mental structure starts decreasing and so does the fear of death. A practitioner of Vipassana knows from his own direct experience that one dies and is born every moment. Goenkaji was the speaker while John R. O'Neil, President, Center for Leadership Renewal, USA was the moderator. In our time-compressed and competitive world there seem to be more and more opportunities than ever to get upset when things don't go our way.
Anger can ruin relationships, professional careers and health.
What should be done to eradicate anger. One is bound to become miserable as one generates anger. It is quite obvious that anger arises when something undesirable has happened, when someone has created an obstacle in the fulfilment of one's desires. Even to the most powerful person in the world, undesirable things keep on happening and he or she is helpless to prevent it. Even when one knows that anger is bad and wants to get rid of it, anger continues to overpower from time to time.