“Giận dữ như nắm tro tàn nóng, chỉ làm bỏng chính bản thân mình.” This Vietnamese proverb speaks to a truth that lies at the heart of Buddhist teachings – holding onto anger harms us more than anyone else. But how do we let go of anger, resentment, and guilt? How do we find peace within ourselves and with others? Buddhism, with its emphasis on compassion, mindfulness, and understanding, offers a path towards forgiveness, not through supplication to a deity, but through a deep and personal journey of self-reflection.