The text presents a discussion between a master and a disciple about the film “Eternity,” focusing on Buddhist philosophical aspects and perspectives on events. The conversation centers on the enlightenment of the character Shang Meng, explaining why he screams in pain despite being enlightened, and the difference between the perspective of an enlightened person and an unenlightened person, particularly through the eyes of the housekeeper. The master also clarifies the characters’ motives and actions, contrasting them with the disciple’s common assumptions or misunderstandings, emphasizing that context and spiritual practice shape how people understand and react to life.
