In this Dhamma talk, Bhante from the Mahabodhi Society shares a deep message on how to overcome anger and hatred, using a story from the Buddhist texts about an “anger-eating demon.” He tells how a fierce demon, a yakkha, became more handsome and powerful the more the devas showed anger and hatred towards him. This story teaches that anger, like poison, harms not the person it is directed at but the one who holds it inside. Bhante explains the Buddha’s guidance on how to defeat this “demon” of anger through a simple four-step method that begins with developing loving-kindness (metta) and compassion (karuna). He also talks about different types of anger—some people get angry quickly and forget easily, while others hold onto it for a long time. The talk reminds us that by understanding the harm caused by anger and practicing Buddhist teachings like karma reflection and metta meditation, we can find true peace, happiness, and spiritual growth—the real aim of the Dhamma.