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Far too often we encounter difficult people, those who are inconsiderate, rude, arrogant, ignorant and even unkind. These types of individuals have always been around and even in his day, the Buddha had to deal with them. Actually, the Buddha taught that we should be grateful for difficult people because they helped us refine and develop good character.
Based upon his own interactions, the Buddha instructed his followers to practice discipline and patience in four unpleasant situations.
First, when others become angry with you, do not react with anger but with discipline and patience. Secondly, if another person strikes you, do not retaliate or return blows. Thirdly, when others criticize you, do not criticize them in retaliation. Fourthly, when others insult you, do not respond by insulting or embarrassing them.
Anticipating that followers might find these instructions challenging and even unrealistic, the Buddha explained there were these four corresponding advantages – followers will improve their patience and discipline, bring harmony to their relationships, create more social goodwill and move more rapidly to awakening.
Based upon his own interactions, the Buddha instructed his followers to practice discipline and patience in four unpleasant situations.
First, when others become angry with you, do not react with anger but with discipline and patience. Secondly, if another person strikes you, do not retaliate or return blows. Thirdly, when others criticize you, do not criticize them in retaliation. Fourthly, when others insult you, do not respond by insulting or embarrassing them.
Anticipating that followers might find these instructions challenging and even unrealistic, the Buddha explained there were these four corresponding advantages – followers will improve their patience and discipline, bring harmony to their relationships, create more social goodwill and move more rapidly to awakening.
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