“Merciful Buddha,” Zen Master Baimei chanted. “The ancestors are gone, so why would the children find sadness themselves? When you see life, it can’t always be life. Likewise, when you see death, it doesn’t necessarily mean death. It’s a cycle that repeats itself indefinitely. There’s no need to be surprised.”

After listening to Zen Master Baimei, I knew that there was a problem surrounding my grandfather’s death. Due to that, I didn’t listen to his lecture about the great principle. If someone had caused my grandfather’s death, with my fierce character, I must find the murderer!

Immediately, I asked, “Zen Master Baimei, please tell me honestly. How did my grandfather die? Which enemy killed him? You don’t need to hide such information from me. I know I’m not strong enough now, so I won’t go and take...