Buddhist scriptures record that when Prince Siddhartha first expressed his desire to become a monk, his father, King Suddhodana, not only disapproved of it, but also tried every means to stop it.

Buddhist scriptures record that when Prince Siddhartha had the idea of ​​becoming a monk, his father King Suddhodana not only disapproved of it, but also tried every means to stop it. That's right, it must be like this to be consistent with common sense. So we can imagine: Does Prince Siddhartha have to become a monk? Isn’t it okay if he doesn’t become a monk? What does the suffering of all sentient beings have to do with him? Hey, in fact, the prince really does not need to become a monk. He can live a "poor" life like this all his life:

1, extremely luxurious and lustful - living in a luxurious palace, eating delicacies from the mountains and the sea, drinking world-famous wines, silks, silks, and various fabrics All the clothes are tailor-made by famous masters, and there are many beautiful wives and concubines. You can be as extravagant as you want, with just a word or a look, you can realize it immediately. As long as you can think of it, you can use all kinds of material enjoyment to the limit. As for the hungry people and starving people outside the palace, what does it have to do with him? !

2, extremely vicious - As the crown prince , he is at least the "second highest ruler", not to mention that King Suddhodana has made it clear that he will pass the throne to him. As the saying goes, the imperial edict is the constitution. Not to mention ordinary people, even dignitaries and celebrities can handle you obediently. What's more, ancient India 2,600 years ago was a slave society. Isn't it normal for slave owners, big slave owners, and super slave owners to be domineering, arrogant, and even cruel?

3, militancy - Isn't the prince's martial arts, literary skills and martial arts excellent? Just wait until you inherit the throne (or even seize it), and immediately use your talents in this area. They formed alliances and conspiracies, launched wars, and conquered cities and territories. They were bent on expanding Kapilavastu into the dominant power in ancient India, and it was best to unify the entire empire of India. As for how much suffering the common people have suffered in this process, there is no need to consider it. Don't think this is impossible. Among China's "Five Hegemons of the Spring and Autumn Period and the Seven Heroes of the Warring States Period", there is no part of the Qin Kingdom. What happened next?

4, The End of the Road - When we read thousands of years of history, we will feel that those emperors and generals in ancient times are ridiculous and ridiculous. But did the people involved think they were ridiculous at all? Don't say that no one persuaded him, but have you ever thought about who dared to persuade him? Don't say that he didn't realize it, even if he did realize it but still did it, what could he do? The reason why he behaves so wantonly is just as one saying says: "After I die, I won't care about the floods"!

If the Buddha did not become a monk or practice spiritual practice, he would still be his crown prince and then succeed to the throne as king. While living the above-mentioned "poor" life, he occasionally took the time to say a few words about "all living beings are equal" and "everyone must break through confusion and enlightenment to escape suffering and achieve happiness." Don't you think he can be "great" in the same way? Is there anything wrong? Haha

As Buddhist disciples, we might as well understand Buddha from such a vulgar perspective, and our gratitude to the Buddha may be more genuine.

Those evil masters and heretics who want to pretend to be "Buddhist masters" and "super god Buddhas" might as well get to know the Buddha from this perspective. In common people's terms, ask him to poop and take a picture of himself!

——The great monk Chongci of Jiulongshan Temple in Huishui, Guizhou