There is no greater crime than squandering natural resources

A female reporter from a newspaper office had listened to the old monk Miaofa explain Buddhism and the causes of diseases to those seeking medical treatment many times. One day, she asked her father: She had been suffering from stomach problems for several years and the treatment had no effect. Could it be that she had done something bad in her previous life?

The master asked her: “Don’t you like the skin of the steamed buns, so you tear them off and throw them away every time?”

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The female reporter said in surprise: “Oh, Master, it’s true. I haven’t liked eating steamed buns since I was a child. Is this sinful?”

The master smiled and said, “You just threw the buns into your stomach and let them ferment for a long time. Can you not feel pain? You know, ‘wasting natural resources is the greatest sin.’ The mission of food and vegetables in this world is It means letting people eat it, but you waste it because you don’t like to eat it. You should know that in today’s world, there are still many people who don’t have enough to eat every day, and even starve to death. You should feel ashamed. Furthermore, There are people in many countries who pick up food from trash cans to eat, and developed countries are no exception. These people are what they are today because they wasted and spoiled food in their previous lives. What they threw away in their previous lives must be picked up and eaten again in this life. Be alert!” picture

The female reporter asked with shame: “What should I do, Master?”

“Repent and don’t waste food from now on. Your illness will slowly get better.”

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The female reporter asked again: “Can I also pray to “The Repentance of Emperor Liang”?”

“Very good.” Master smiled with satisfaction.

I would like to dedicate this merit to the original author, the protagonist of the story, and all readers. I wish you all health and safety, blessings, and wisdom, and realize Bodhi as soon as possible.