If the recipient of offerings in the temple does not follow the Dharma, how should I handle it?
(English subtitles) Buddhist Master Jing Kong (淨空法師,1927-2022) 道場中如發現受供養者不如法,應如何處理以避免結怨?
Subtitles:
If it is found that the recipient of offerings in the temple does not follow the Dharma, how can I handle this perfectly so as not to make enemies?
The way to avoid making enemies with others is to not take it to heart, and you will not make enemies, and do not blame him.
Why? Everyone has their own karma and is responsible for it. He took the offerings from benefactors and used them to do sinful things. That is his business. If you tell him, he will change, then you should tell him.
If you tell him and he looks like that, he won't repent and will even hate you, so don't say anything. This attitude is the best. This is what the teacher taught us.
1:00
The teacher taught a sutra class in Taichung. There were more than 20 students in our class. When it came to those who were willing to learn, and were truly obedient and willing to learn, the teacher would beat and scold them, and would not be polite at all.
If a student slacked off, his face would turn red after a few words from the teacher, and the teacher would never criticize him from then on.
We felt strange and asked why? He said, If you point out his faults, he felt resentful, that will create a grudge. So why bother? If he doesn't want to learn seriously, just regard him as an auditor. Don't pay attention to him. Only then did we understand that we must learn this when dealing with people and things, and we cannot ignore it. If you don't say anything about him who can change, you are at fault for not giving him a chance.
2:00
As soon as you say something, his attitude becomes wrong. From now on, don't say it again. This is the right thing to do. Don't make enemies with others. Don't criticize him, especially behind his back. If he hears your criticism behind his back, his resentment grows even deeper.
Subtitles:
If it is found that the recipient of offerings in the temple does not follow the Dharma, how can I handle this perfectly so as not to make enemies?
The way to avoid making enemies with others is to not take it to heart, and you will not make enemies, and do not blame him.
Why? Everyone has their own karma and is responsible for it. He took the offerings from benefactors and used them to do sinful things. That is his business. If you tell him, he will change, then you should tell him.
If you tell him and he looks like that, he won't repent and will even hate you, so don't say anything. This attitude is the best. This is what the teacher taught us.
1:00
The teacher taught a sutra class in Taichung. There were more than 20 students in our class. When it came to those who were willing to learn, and were truly obedient and willing to learn, the teacher would beat and scold them, and would not be polite at all.
If a student slacked off, his face would turn red after a few words from the teacher, and the teacher would never criticize him from then on.
We felt strange and asked why? He said, If you point out his faults, he felt resentful, that will create a grudge. So why bother? If he doesn't want to learn seriously, just regard him as an auditor. Don't pay attention to him. Only then did we understand that we must learn this when dealing with people and things, and we cannot ignore it. If you don't say anything about him who can change, you are at fault for not giving him a chance.
2:00
As soon as you say something, his attitude becomes wrong. From now on, don't say it again. This is the right thing to do. Don't make enemies with others. Don't criticize him, especially behind his back. If he hears your criticism behind his back, his resentment grows even deeper.