How should a practitioner look at someone who is being greedy?
Pomnyun Sunim’s teachings provide insight into how a practitioner should approach someone exhibiting greed.
He suggests that a practitioner should approach this situation with self-awareness and mindfulness.
Rather than immediately labeling the person as greedy, Sunim encourages practitioners to introspect and consider the possibility that the individual may be expressing their greed in a way that conceals it.
Sunim encourages the acknowledgement of personal self-centered thinking and refraining from criticizing others for similar tendencies.
When it comes to emotions like anger, he advises introspection to identify the causes and address them individually.
However, Sunim advises against applying these principles to others, such as offering unsolicited advice or criticism, as it can be detrimental.
His teachings highlight the need to focus on personal growth and self-awareness instead of trying to change or judge others.
Sunim also acknowledges that misapplying these teachings to societal issues can distort their original intent, and he underscores the importance of maintaining a self-centered perspective and not projecting it onto others.
