Overcome your emotions of anger and hatred.

Anger and hatred are considered to be the evilest of all the negative emotions. They will very easily destroy your virtue as well as your calmness of mind. These emotions cannot be overcome by simple suppression. Instead, the antidotes to these emotions—patience and tolerance—must be cultivated.

1. Generate a strong desire to seek patience and tolerance.
   These emotions are the antidote to the negative emotions of anger and hatred. Consciously seek out these emotions.

2. Whenever you feel anger or hatred, counteract those emotions with patience and tolerance.
   Put a stop to your feelings of anger and hatred, and consciously replace them with patience and tolerance. Remind yourself to do this every single time you feel angry or hateful.