This Zen monk took the scriptures as the Dharma, and his lifelong feats attracted the praise of all the people: he was truly a master, a model of all generations, and a monk of the writers, which was truly extraordinary.

This Zen monk took the scriptures as the Dharma, and his lifelong feats attracted the praise of all the people: is truly a master, a model of all generations, and a monk of all generations, which is truly extraordinary. is like the Bodhisattva of Yinshou Master Daoan in this way to save all sentient beings. The scriptures are written in volumes, ten million words, one word and one word. The practice of inheriting the character of Bodhisattva and becoming a great virtue of Buddhism's contribution. However, his series of life journeys were even more difficult and tortuous. He had a 10-year catastrophe, and he could tell his character through his words and detours.

The people were moved, and the monks commemorated and bowed. When they passed away, they all prayed and turned into a thought: May the elders refuse to give up on the Saha world and come again as a wish.

If all the great masters in the world practice their own behavioral laws, save all sentient beings, build temples and set up monks, or cultivate monks, just like the Buddha passing the truth to all sentient beings through their different laws. Then, this Zen monk was like the Buddha personally appointed by him, transforming himself into Buddha nature, saving all sentient beings in his words and words.

He is a monk of a generation, Elder Mingshan .

Next, let us understand the righteous character of Elder Mingshan and understand the Buddha nature in every word.

1914, on the 20th day of the second lunar month, it was like auspicious clouds falling from the sky. A baby boy was born in Yancheng City, Jiangsu Province and named Qian Yanling. However, his birth seemed to be the arrival of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas here in person, or he had his own will in the dark. The baby boy was born in this special family as if he was holding a golden spoon in his mouth. This golden spoon is extremely special.

does not have a superior and rich family background, but it is actually influenced by the fragrance of books. The family is a scholarly family, with only a few ancient poems and lyrics that have been influenced by them since childhood. He also followed his father's recitation, day after day, and was influenced by his eyes and eyes. He could be said to have thousands of poems in his heart and his studies were integrated into thousands of books.

At this moment, his life may have already set a destiny, and the future path is already destined, natural and determined. Inheriting the character of the scholarly family in his family and becoming a cultural person, he saw the fate of this life at a glance.

However, the mother's character actually caused a slight fluctuation in her life.

There are only a few Buddha sounds, and the scriptures are scrolled, and the Buddha fragrance is faint. As a devout Buddhist, my mother practiced Zen and worshiped Buddha throughout her life, and meditated and chanted sutras. It was another wave of influence, and I felt happy when I recited sutras and chanted Buddha's name with my mother. This true saying of Buddha nature echoed in the boy's heart, and he could not forget it for a long time, and he suddenly felt cool.

In this way, parents' earnest teachings. The two seeds of cultural Buddha nature took root in the boy's heart, waiting for one day to take root and sprout in the future.

This day finally came as scheduled...

19 years old, the boy's decision made the unknown neighbors confused

"Why is there such a decision in a great life?"

"It should have ambitions and should have been full of passion, but he chose this path. Alas, this is ruining a lifetime."

The seed of Buddha nature bloomed in the boy's heart instantly, and a thought arises from sudden : I want to become a monk.

Everyone never thought that this boy, who was only 19 years old and incomprehensible, would become a generation of monks who will be praised by everyone in the future.

The mortal world that broke the money and Yanling were cut off, and the legendary path of spreading the Dharma belonging to Mingshan has begun.

Immediately, the boy went to Jianhu Luohanyuan to convert to the old monk Hongtai and officially became a monk. He took the name Daxin and his courtesy name was Mingshan.

Since then, the ancient Buddha of Qinglan has been with meditation and worshiping Buddha. The character of my childhood mother and the familiar few Buddha sounds echoed in my ears again. Practice day after day. Buddhism still needs to be diligent and strict. I first entered the empty door all the way and lasted for 2 years.

Inner self-nature seems to be shining with a faint light, and I have received my master's approval.

Mingshan followed him to Dinghui Temple in Jiaoshan, Zhenjiang to receive the full precepts and went to Jiaoshan Buddhist College to study. At this point, Mingshan was 21 years old and finally settled his life and immersed in the vast sea of ​​Buddha.

adhere to the precepts, penetrate the sutras deeply, and work tirelessly. The scriptures are engraved in Mingshan's mind, and they can always understand the truth, which is surprising. A young Zen monk would have such profound insights into this vast scripture.All of this is like Mingshan who had already realized the truth in his previous life, and it is like the text of this sutra that was written by his inner Buddha nature.

All of this was seen by a Zen monk and praised Mingshan : A child is teachable and has extraordinary talent.

This Zen monk is the legendary master Taixu.

has been studying for another two years and is about to graduate. Mingshan may return to Dinghui Temple , becoming one of the thousands of Zen monks, spreading the Dharma and benefiting sentient beings, and saving this life.

However, at this moment, Master Taixu immediately decided that Mingshan's future Buddhist path was completely changed.

At this time, the childhood sweetheart seeds of the fragrance of books finally took root and sprouted, blooming, and a new Buddha life unfolded.

"Mingshan, you go to the Advanced Research Institute of Wuchang World Buddhist College to study immediately." Taixu Master seems to have already taken a fancy to this young Mingshan. Like a chosen person, he will make outstanding contributions to Buddhism in the future. Such talent must not be buried.

Mingshan then followed Master Taixu's instructions and went to further his studies. With the sea of ​​scriptures, my heart is already peaceful. After exploring the scriptures, my understanding becomes deeper and deeper.

, Mingshan, who is swimming in the sea of ​​​​the heart is peaceful, the external world has become all kinds of disasters, Anti-Japanese War broke out, and the people are panic.

It is urgent to satisfy the people's hearts. All the great masters overcome the fear of the people in this disaster. Taixu immediately appointed Mingshan to Laiyang, Hunan, and founded the Buddhist temple in Hengyang , and was abbot Pu Lin. At this time, Mingshan finally took on this great task in the world. Based on the childhood method of pen, ink, paper and inkstone, the principles of intoxication of ancient poetry and prose, and based on Buddha nature, he immediately assisted Master Taixu to edit and write " Haichao Yin ".

May the light of Buddha nature help protect the heaven and earth and eliminate the sufferings of the people.

Several years have passed, and it was 1946. Mingshan is still writing scriptures and writing publications in Hunan to save all living beings.

Another delegation arrived as scheduled, and Master Taixu immediately summoned Mingshan to return to Jiangsu.

"I hope you can edit the Buddhist monthly magazine "Zhongliu". " Promote Buddha nature to the land of China.

In this way, Mingshan immediately received the order for a new appointment, saying every word and without regrets, strictly abide by the precepts, deeply study Buddhist principles, understand the Three Canons, integrate them into the opinions of various sects, and the theory of equal integration of various Mahayana sects. Just for teaching and for sentient beings, I write sutras.

All of this is like the Buddha passing the wonderful truth to people through Mingshan's hands, which has also become Mingshan's lifelong practice. In the rest of my life, I will always see a Zen monk writing these sutras tirelessly under the leisurely lights of the temple.

And these publications and the summary of the scriptures are regarded as the criterion by the Buddhist community and have made great contributions until now.

However, the good times did not last long. A bad news hit Mingshan like a bolt from the blue, and even hit the entire Buddhist community. The 10-year catastrophe finally swept over like a strong wind. All of this is like the ultimate test given by God, which can prove the heart of the thousands of Zen monks to spread the Dharma.

This has also become the final test of Mingshan's life.

htmlIn 010, the Cultural Revolution broke out, and the campaign to destroy Buddhism spread throughout the land of China. Thousands of monks were forced to return to secular life and forced each other to force each other with flesh. If you don’t eat meat, you will fall into endless criticism and be regarded as a crime for the ages.

Temples across the country have been filled with fire, and countless scriptures have been reduced to ashes.

At this time, Mingshan was no longer easy. He was chased to the mountain gate and was poor and could only be in a broken alley and could only eat a jug of beauty. The way of life placed in front of him is: to eat meat, take off the monk's clothes, and eat a bowl of meat. is extremely simple. You just need to return to the world and change your destiny and find the way to settle down in the world.

But no one expected that Monk Mingshan's actions would make everyone unbelievable. All the Zen monks who returned to the earth felt ashamed and ashamed.

Vegetarian, single, chanting scriptures and chanting Buddha's name, strictly abide by the precepts, day after day, wearing patchwork and broken monk's robes, never changing.

There are endless abuses outside, criticism and struggle like a flood, and there are even Zen monks who are kind to persuade : "Master, forget it, the Buddha is gone." Mingshan, here, turned a blind eye, held his pen in his hand, and wrote " Shurangama Sutra " by hand.

all the major Buddhist scriptures were re-written, and his heart became peaceful. This situation was like Master Yinshou Daoan in his life. Mingshan inherited Master Daoan's practice of writing scriptures throughout his life, just to show his true nature of the monks at this moment, just to stick to a pure land.

Mingshan has no words, but it is like crying silently to the world: Buddha, still there, Buddha nature is still there.

No one knows how monk Mingshan survived this miserable moment. This persistence lasted for more than 10 years.

willows and flowers are bright, and spring is blooming, and he guarded it.

1979, the country implemented religious policies and everything was corrected. Mingshan, who lives in a humble room, was reinvigorated back to the temple of Jiaoshan , and led all monks to rebuild the temple.

A series of honors were added to him.

Chinese Buddha The first deputy director of the Qixia Mountain Branch of the College.

Nanjing Qixia Temple, Wuxi Xiangfu Temple, Yancheng Yongning Temple and other abbots are waiting for him to come.

And although Master Mingshan has a heavy responsibility, he still regards writing as a method, major classics, articles, and scriptures, a total of 10 million words. These tens of millions of words have been summed up and made a milestone contribution to the Chinese Buddhist classics. It has become the Chinese Buddhist and academic circles that have been praised to this day.

Later Monk Mingshan could have been peaceful in his old age. He did not care about his 80s, and did not fear hardships to visit the world, preach the Dharma, benefit sentient beings, and spread Chinese Buddhism overseas.

Until June 1, 2001, Master Mingshan's mandate had been completed, and he was reborn in the Pure Land at the age of 88.

When he was silent, he was like a star falling, and all the world of religions were full of sorrow and pain. He bowed in his heart: The true monk of the generation, the Taoist tranquility of the contemporary world.