Life, Death and Ancestors
How do I understand cases involving ancestral curses and descendants?
English translation draft · Based on the Chinese article. This is not a word-for-word translation approved by Master Shengyuan.
These are cases encountered in service. Some family difficulties were understood through ancestral grievances and intense resentment from others, with possible effects on descendants. Each case has a history that cannot be removed from discussion.
Some grievances involved murder for wealth and deep anger and injustice felt by victims. In our faith, resentment may leave a mark or karma continuing the relationship. Another husband asked about a wife who died ill and resentful after inadequate care. These histories differ and require returning to the individuals’ experiences.
Continual revenge does not truly bring well-being. Being harmed differs from remaining trapped in resentment afterward. Cultivation recognizes anger and seeks transformation. Wanting another to suffer can keep oneself bound to the same pain.