When you go out, you will inevitably feel bad

During the Kaiyuan period of the Tang Dynasty, there was a Zen Master Mengcun. He was highly respected and became the master of the dynasty. Once, he took a boat to cross the river. When the ferry was about to leave the shore, a general riding a horse came from a distance and shouted loudly, "Wait, wait, and take me over." He said, while bolting the horse to the shore, he walked towards the boat with a whip.

The people on the boat said one after another, "The boat has already started, so I can't turn around, so let him wait for the next time." The boatman also shouted loudly, "Please wait for the next time." The general was very disappointed and was so anxious that he was wandering around the water.

At this time, the dream window sitting at the bow of the boat wrapped around his hand and said to the boatman, "Board, this boat is not far from the shore, you can do it for convenience. Drop the bow of the boat and carry him across the river." When the boatman saw that it was a monk with extraordinary temperament who pleaded with mercy, he drove the boat back and let the general get on the boat.

After the general got on the boat, he looked for a seat everywhere, but the seat was hidden. At this time, he saw Zen Master Mengchuang at the bow of the boat, so he picked up a whip and beat it, cursing roughly, "Old monk, go away quickly, have you seen your uncle boarding the boat? Give me the seat quickly." The whip happened to hit Zen Master Mengchuang's head, and blood flowed down his cheeks. The Zen Master gave the seat to the general without saying a word.

Seeing all this, everyone was afraid of the general's arrogance and aggrieved the Zen master, and they sneered. The general was really ungrateful. The Zen master asked the boatman to go back and take him. He not only robbed the Zen master of the position, but also wanted to beat others. From everyone's discussion, the general understood everything. He felt very ashamed and upset, but as a general, he was embarrassed to admit his mistake.

After a while, the boat arrived on the other side and everyone got off the boat. Zen Master Mengcun walked silently to the waterside and washed away the blood on his face. At this time, the general couldn't bear it anymore. He walked up, knelt in front of the Zen Master, and repented, "Zen Master, I'm really sorry for you."

Unexpectedly, Zen Master Mengcun was not only not angry, but said calmly, "It doesn't matter, when you go out, you will inevitably feel bad."

Conclusion; the ancients said, "The mind is clear and stingy, and is always in the clear mirror and is in the water, so that the world will be indulgent; the mind is peaceful and the sun is in the beautiful sun and wind, so that there will be no hateful people in the world." In life, if we can all give others more tolerance, more understanding and respect, then there will be less suspicion and resentment in the world, and people will get along well.