Master Jun Hong Lu’s Discourse
(Question 398)
17 July 2020
DO NOT HOLD GRUDGES, LETTING GO IS THE ONLY WAY
Question: Master Lu, you mentioned before that if we hate someone, we will bear the karmic obstacles of the person we hate, and the said party will take away a portion of our merits and virtues. Can you enlighten us on this?
Answer: When you hate a person, isn’t there something bad about him that you are hating? As you hold grudges in your heart, the karmic obstacles will enter your heart, and thus you will bear them.
While you hate his shortcomings, his karmic obstacles and his wrongdoings, you will bring all these upon yourself. Hence, the more you hate, the more harm you are causing yourself.
Many people lack wisdom, they just don’t get it. Here you are, hating such a person when he doesn’t even know it, while you keep all the hatred in your heart – grinding your teeth, feeling broken-hearted, losing your appetite and sleep. And, you end up having all his karmic obstacles transferred to you.
Why should you care about such a bad person? Let go and throw it out of your mind! There are bound to be many who will hurt you throughout your life. If you take all of them to heart, how can you survive with such petty mind? Letting go is the only way!
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