As it is said in the Dhammapada, “Mind is the forerunner of all things.” Our emotions arise from how we think, and our actions follow from that. To deal with emotions, first look at your thoughts.
This excerpt also includes one of Rinpoche’s favorite stories, the story of an old shepherd and his practice of black and white pebbles.
From a teaching “Dealing with Emotions” given by Ringu Tulku Rinpoche at KCL in Heidelberg, April 2016.