Xiangtang Temple , I wish to be the lotus of Bodhisattva
Text/Liu Bianqin
The first time I went to Xiangtang Temple was in March 2008. The spring was cold. Because I was ill, I could not do my best in life and work. I felt inferior and depressed. He specially worshiped the Buddhas of Xiangtang Temple alone to seek comfort.
The mood at that time was like Liu Yuxi's "New makeup is good for the red building under the red building, deep spring light and a courtyard of sorrow", and it felt like it was abandoned by the whole world. When I walked to , I was attracted by a relief on the stone wall on the left hand in the cave. At first glance, I looked like a lampstand, and then I looked like a bouquet of flowers in a bottle, and like a Buddhist prop in the Hindu sect in the movie. At the bottom is a base support, with two groups of leaves symmetrical on both sides. The leaves are flowing smoothly. On top are one main, two pairs of blooming flowers, blooming into a huge flower crown, elegant and luxurious, blooming on the branches like flames, which is a rare pattern. I heard from the old man who was guarding the door that this kind of decoration is very rare in domestic grottoes and is almost an isolated existence. Experts call it " Baoxianghua ".
It is said that the petals of the "Baoxianghua" in the early Tang Dynasty were evolved from the combination of the mother petals of the lotus and other patterns. The Baoxianghua in the prosperous Tang Dynasty can be intuitively seen as "lotus transformation" derived from Buddhism, symbolizing the meaning of being away from the world and being pure and untainted. I have never seen a lotus like this, novel and interesting. I always feel that it must be closely related to Western Regions or India, and it blooms in front of the Buddha in a random and enchanting way. I think this is definitely a rare treasure-like species. Otherwise, the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas who are compassionate and merciful in practicing all paramitas can bring it with them in their past, present and future, carved into stone walls, and accompany each other forever. At that moment, I felt envious.
can accompany the Buddha, this is a lotus of happiness.
The second time I went to Xiangtang Temple was in late spring and early summer in 2011. At that time, I had just recovered from the serious illness after surgery. My husband took me and two children to Xiangtang Temple to fulfill my wishes and pray for blessings.
Xiangtang Temple in early summer is covered with green mountains and full of vitality. The child smiles like a flower. The husband is heroic. I don’t know if it’s because he is sad or because his children are in a better mood. It’s completely different from the first time I came here, and I’m happy all the way. And I am their center, the mistress who is surrounded by love.
This time I carefully turned every cave in all directions, looking at the stone carvings, listening to history, and touching the remains of the wisdom of our ancestors with my hands. In addition to sighing, I admire more. All living beings are just a drop in the ocean. Only the history carved on stones is the most real record, allowing me to feel the Buddhist feast of my prosperous period after traveling thousands of years.
But what I like most is the round and plump lotus on the top of the Buddha Cave. The center of the flower in the middle of
is divided into three layers, the colors are black, brown, and apricot yellow. The three middle colors are very three-dimensional. The crown is also three layers. The petals close to the center of the flower are concave and convex. The petals are connected like chrysanthemums, forming uniform folds, waiting for an opportunity to show their beauty. The second layer is a typical lotus petal with round and full roots. Finally, it is a small pointed point. The third layer is the second layer is a dislocation and empty space, which grows evenly between the two petals on the second layer, checking for leaks and filling in perfect placement. The most positive perspective of a flower is beautiful, and the overall look is grand and elegant, without losing introverted and solemn.
Lotus is the most common mascot pattern in Buddhist places. After Buddhism was published, Buddhists also adopted the main symbol of Buddhism with lotus. It is said that after Prince Siddhartha, who later became Buddha, immediately went downstairs and took seven steps, and lotus was born step by step, so lotus became a symbol of his birth. This time due to illness, I felt the warmth of my family more. I was like the heart of a lotus flower, surrounded by relatives and carefully accompanied me through the tribulation.
Since childhood, because of her mother's temper, she seems to have never felt the tenderness and kindness of maternal love. She always thinks that she is an unpopular child. Loneliness and alienation accompany her whole childhood. She is in her thirties and is seriously ill. She suddenly has no hope and fantasy for this world and is listless. However, when I was hospitalized and couldn't take care of myself, I really saw that my mother was in her heart and in her eyes! She ran for me despite her weakness, but she was still crying before and after the operation. It turned out that I was always the treasure in her heart, but she loved me in different ways.
My husband asked for leave and rushed back from another place to accompany me for 8 days. God knows the job of a unit. It is not easy to squeeze out these 8 days, and the phone calls are constantly happening all day long. However, he said, I am a child's mother, and my parents and children can only accompany him for half of their lives, and I am the one who can accompany him for the rest of his life. My daughter was 6 years old at the time and only knew that she was silent when she was hospitalized. During the few days she was less funny and lively, and became cautious, fearing that she would touch my knife. My mother-in-law is even more busy from beginning to end. This relative who is not related by blood is kind, restrained, kind and simple. Thanks to the Buddha for giving me a good mother-in-law, which is a blessing and should be cherished. My best friend also took the bus from my hometown and told me jokes at the head of the bed. My classmate brought my favorite sour grapes and teased me, but didn't feed them to my mouth...
At that time, I felt that although I was a drop in the ocean, I was the happiest person. They are like the petals of the lotus, surrounding me in the middle of the center of the circle, caring for me, giving me warmth, hope, help, comfort me, and let me see hope in life in the darkest days.
Looking at the lotus blooming in the dome, I knelt down in front of the Buddha.
At that moment, my heart felt warm.
There are flowers blooming in the heart, like lotus blooming.
The third time I came to Xiangtang Temple was this summer. Teacher An specially arranged for all students to learn outdoors to go to Xiangtang Temple to collect folk songs. With the best friend on the side, the senior brothers are in the car, the senior sisters are accompanying us, and the respected Teacher An takes us with us. When we think about it, we will smile and raise our mouths slightly.
Drain drizzles, adding a lot of charm. I am a person who loves rain. I wear a beautiful dress that is floating and sways like a waterfall, and then embellish two flying butterflies in my hair bun, and I feel the best.
What I remember most this time is the step-by-step lotus in the first corridor on the first floor of the exhibition hall. At first I followed everyone all the way and didn’t care. I accidentally lowered my head and saw every step gently falling, a golden lotus would appear under my feet! So amazing! Technology achieves dreams, and the information elements of the new era can perfectly present a sensory experience that makes the older generation stunned. The efficient integration of cultural relics and the tourism market that keeps pace with the times is a better protection and interpretation of culture. No, I have to go back and try again.
I put my handbag aside, put my phone aside, and gently stepped on my left foot. In an instant, a golden lotus appeared faintly under my feet, and in just a moment, it bloomed goldenly and brilliantly. Each petal emitted this golden pollen, which was charming and dazzling. My feet just fell on the heart, so I couldn't bear it! Quickly move the center of gravity to change your feet. When the left foot is raised, the lotus slowly fades and fades, slowly disappears... At the same time, when the right foot falls, a blooming golden lotus appears under the feet in an instant! Change your feet and walk forward step by step slowly. Lotus bloom at your feet, walking out the way of lotus ride.
In order to keep this fantastic and wonderful moment for a longer time, I called my junior sister Wen Fei, and she understood in seconds.Find the angle of my phone and half-squatted on the ground. I was ready to go. I picked up the hem of my skirt and stroked my long hair, and took an elegant start. Then I flew lightly, like a dragonfly, jogged to the middle, and flew with my long hair. I turned around softly and shyly, raised my wrist, nodded my head and held my cheeks, and lowered my head to see the row of golden lotus behind me, fighting for beauty, and splattering gold powder, scrambling to bloom, and fearing that I was invisible behind me. I turned around and walked forward, and my dance steps were lightly, and lotus grew step by step under my feet, running towards the smiling Buddha. Behind
, lotus flowers bloom.
At that moment, I turned into a lotus and bloomed in front of the Buddha.
In the next life, I wish to be the lotus of the Bodhisattva.
Author profile:
Liu Bianqin , born in July 1978, from Wu'an City, Handan City, Hebei Province, with the pen name Wenxin. Member of Hebei Provincial Prose Association, Member of Handan Writers Association, Secretary-General of Wu'an Writers Association, Member of Wu'an Photographers Association, and Member of Chinese Folk Photography Association Member. He used to use the pseudonym Erxiuer and Meiduo. The works are scattered in Handan Evening News, Niucheng Evening News, Yulin Evening News, Yanzhao prose, Mingheyuan, etc.
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