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EPISODE · Jul 18, 2025 · 19 MIN

Sacred Rage

from Rebel Buddhist · host Ana Verzone, LLC

This week we explore something that often makes a lot of people uncomfortable: Sacred Rage. Many of us don’t feel like it’s healthy to express rage, and/or we are thrown or upset when we see others express it. We’ll dive into why rage is actually necessary when it comes from a place of compassion + love and talk about ways we can use that rage for the betterment of ourselves and the more-than-human world around us.You will learn:// What sacred rage is, and how it differs from other forms of anger// Why rage is one of the most sacred forces we have access to, and what happens when we try to suppress it// The role of sacred rage in Buddhism// Why we need sacred rage now more than ever// Ways we can work with sacred rage in a healthy wayResources:// Episode 19: On Anger// Episode 46: Letting Your Emotions Be Your Guide// Episode 154: Off the Cushion - Activism + Spirituality// If you’re new to the squad, grab the Rebel Buddhist Toolkit I created at RebelBuddhist.com. It has all you need to start creating a life of more freedom, adventure, and purpose. You’ll also get access to the Rebel Buddhist private group, and tune in every Wednesday as I go live with new inspiration and topics.// Want something more self-paced with access to weekly group support and getting coached by yours truly? Check out Freedom School – the community for ALL things related to freedom, inside and out. We dive into taking wisdom and applying it to our daily lives, with different topics every month. Learn more at JoinFreedomSchool.com. I can’t wait to see you there!// Have you benefited from even one episode of the Rebel Buddhist Podcast? I’d love it if you could leave a 5-star review on iTunes by clicking here  or on Spotify by clicking here.

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This week we explore something that often makes a lot of people uncomfortable: Sacred Rage. Many of us don’t feel like it’s healthy to express rage, and/or we are thrown or upset when we see others express it. We’ll dive into why rage is actually necessary when it comes from a place of compassion + love and talk about ways we can use that rage for the betterment of ourselves and the more-than-human world around us. You will learn: // What sacred rage is, and how it differs from other forms of anger // Why rage is one of the most sacred forces we have access to, and what happens when we try to suppress it // The role of sacred rage in Buddhism // Why we need sacred rage now more than ever // Ways we can work with sacred rage in a healthy way Resources: // Episode 19: On Anger // Episode 46: Letting Your Emotions Be Your Guide // Episode 154: Off the Cushion - Activism + Spirituality // If you’re new to the squad, grab the Rebel Buddhist Toolkit I created at RebelBuddhist.com. It has all you need to start creating a life of more freedom, adventure, and purpose. You’ll also get access to the Rebel Buddhist private group, and tune in every Wednesday as I go live with new inspiration and topics. // Want something more self-paced with access to weekly group support and getting coached by yours truly? Check out Freedom School – the community for ALL things related to freedom, inside and out. We dive into taking wisdom and applying it to our daily lives, with different topics every month. Learn more at JoinFreedomSchool.com. I can’t wait to see you there! // Have you benefited from even one episode of the Rebel Buddhist Podcast? I’d love it if you could leave a 5-star review on iTunes by clicking here  or on Spotify by clicking here.

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