向上走，自有湛蓝之虚空

Strive Upwards, and You shall Find the Azure Empty Space

Question: Amitabha Buddha. Pay homage to the Master.  Recently, I have been troubled by an inner dissatisfaction with the external world. Although I recognize that such dissatisfaction is a form of negative emotion, I am unsure how to resolve it. I humbly seek the Master’s compassionate teachings.

Answer:Your dissatisfaction with someone or with a group, actually originates within yourself. You have merely found an external excuse to justify it. Even without this excuse, the root of dissatisfaction still lies within your own heart.

Therefore, to eliminate inner dissatisfaction, it is not about seeking change in others but in yourself.

In this world, the sentient beings you encounter are merely your place of enlightenment; the primary driving force still lies within yourself. How will you strengthen your resolve and manifest your aspirations?

In Buddhism, there are contributory factors as conditions and adverse ones. External challenges, even setbacks, serve as tests of your inner stability and the strength of your aspirations. Thus, external difficulties and obstacles can also aid you, helping you to progress and grow.