When the master insulted him, the samurai’s anger rose— and in that instant, the gates of hell opened inside him. When he awakened to his own reaction, dropped his sword, and bowed in humility— the gates of paradise opened. 🔥 Heaven and hell are not places. They are states of mind born from our reactions. A masterpiece Zen story that turns a whole lifetime of wisdom into a single moment of awareness. 🌸 #zenstory #spiritualshorts #innerpeace #loveandlearningtales #mindfulness #ego #heavenandhell