仏にも顔三度

仏にも顔三度 There is a Japanese saying: “Even Buddha shows his anger after the third offense.” No matter how gentle, how patient, how compassionate a person may be, if their kindness is repeatedly taken for granted, there comes a moment when even they have had enough. Maybe it is not simply about anger. Maybe it is about boundaries. Being kind does not mean allowing yourself to be hurt again and again. Understanding someone’s pain does not mean you have to keep enduring your own. Sometimes, you need to grow thorns in order to protect the gentle heart within you. Even Buddha has his limits.