Musangsa 2023년 01월 12일

Big Suffering Helps This World by Zen Master Dae Kwang

 

Big Suffering Helps This World

By Zen Master Dae Kwang

 

One time a monk came to Zen Master Seung Sahn and said that he wanted to stop being a monk because the monk’s life for him was a living hell. Zen Master Seung Sahn replied, “If your direction is clear, then even living in hell is not a problem.” This means if you want to help this world, then even suffering should not be a hindrance. Most important is direction. If your direction is clear, then the suffering you experience becomes “Big Suffering” and helps this whole world. So, what do you want? 

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