WHY DOES THE MIND COMPLAIN WHEN PEOPLE GET SICK?

Singapore Q&A 19 November 2022 with Sayadaw U Tejaniya (0:28-1:49)

The mind complains because they don’t like the unpleasant feeling when they’re sick – they get upset when they can’t get the pleasant feeling. So, we need to be aware and notice that the feeling is good whenever the mind is feeling good.

Most people don’t notice this – they’re deluded and unconsciously the mind is enjoying. So, when people get sick, immediately the mind complains.

When we’re healthy and feeling good, we need to be aware of this, otherwise the mind is deluded each time the mind says ‘how nice and good’.