RESENTMENT FOR OTHERS IS CONSIDERED TO BE A FORM OF GREED
Caller: Master Lu often teaches us not to be greedy, expressing ideas such as, ‘Nobility is obtained through contentment’. May I ask, is resentment towards others considered a form of greed as well?
Master Jun Hong Lu: Absolutely! Feelings of resentment for others arise from hatred, jealousy, not getting what you want or because you feel that they are not as good as you are. Aren’t these elements of greed? Don’t you think these feelings stem from greed?
Caller: Yes.
Master Jun Hong Lu: What has the character of other people got to do with you?
Caller: I see.
Master Jun Hong Lu: These feelings are all due to your own greed. For example, think of how you feel when you see a person who is better looking than you. There’s nothing you can do about this fact. After all, you have your strengths as well.
Caller: Yes.
Source: Shuohua20170707 21:45, Master Jun Hong Lu’s Call-In Radio Program
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