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Zhangzhou Longshou Shaoqing Xingfa Zen Master, the Dharma heir of Xuefeng Yicun Zen Master, his common surname is Chen, a native of Quanzhou. Zen Master Shaoqing became a monk when he was young and lived in Lingyan Temple to study scriptures. After completing his studies, he bega

Zen Master Shaoqing attained enlightenment by looking at the red leaves, and Zen Master Guiben being ridden on the crotch

10/14 1668

Furthermore, it can be said that the spread of Chinese Zhu Xi's studies to the East stimulated the ideological shock in the world of Zen Buddhism in Japan's Five Mountains. Many Zen monks who were enamored of Chinese culture and enthusiastically embraced Zhu Xi's studies gave up

The impact of the wave of "departing from Buddhism and embracing Confucianism" in medieval Japan on its ideological and cultural

10/14 1648

But it is not absolute. During the Sui, Tang, and Northern and Southern Dynasties during the heyday of Buddhism, halls gradually developed into temples as the main building of temples. Pagodas were more related to the commemoration of Buddha and the promotion of Buddhism.

The best pagoda in China

10/14 1981

In April 2001, the Zhejiang Provincial Museum exhibited cultural relics unearthed from the Leifeng Pagoda underground palace in Hangzhou. The gilded silver pagoda inside is quite eye-catching. It is 35 centimeters high. Through the hollows in the pagoda body, you can see a gold c

Why are there so many Ashoka Pagodas in Wuyue Kingdom?

10/14 1961

In actual work, is it right to just do your own thing well, or is it right to take a step forward and dare to take over other people's work? As the saying goes, the more you do, the more you make mistakes. Should the behavior of helping others be encouraged?

[Zen Wisdom] Should you only do your own thing well, or should you dare to take over other people's work?

10/14 1780

Recently, there was a calligraphy hanging in the study room: "Be content and happy". Master Hongyi's calligraphy is plain and natural, concise and pure. It has a feeling of returning to nature, making people feel calm and peaceful.

From a handsome young man to a Buddhist monk: the legendary life of Li Shutong

10/14 1835

According to Buddhist scriptures, Shakyamuni Buddha was named Siddhartha before he became enlightened. In order to seek the true meaning of life and liberation from life and death, he resolutely gave up his throne and became a monk to practice Taoism. He once went to the ascetic

The eighth day of the twelfth lunar month is the day when Sakyamuni Buddha became enlightened!

10/14 1479

In everyone's impression, monks are all practicing people who eat fast and chant Buddha's name. However, in history, there were three monks who wore black monk robes and participated in political affairs and had great influence. Later generations called them "prime ministers in b

A monk who does not want to be a prime minister is not a "good monk"

10/14 1672

Have you ever seen such a monk who drives a luxury car, lives in a mansion, and fakes a marriage with a monk to make money? She is a very prestigious prisoner. On the surface, she is dedicated to the Buddha and has no desires. But secretly, she is extravagant and lustful, taking

"Black Silk Master" Shi Zhiding: Fake marriage with two monks, driving a luxury car and living in a mansion, a ridiculous life

10/13 1582

He is neither a Buddha nor an Arhat. He is a demon in the clothes of a monk and the world's number one tomb robber. His name is Yang Lian Zhenjia. The first thing he did when he came to Jiangnan was to destroy many Buddhist temples, knock down many Buddha statues, replace them wi

A generation of monster monks destroyed the emperor's mausoleum and humiliated the emperor's body, using the emperor's head as a drinking vessel, and finally died of ulcers all over his body.

10/13 1375

Dazhen. His name is Xinyi, his common surname is Zhou, and he is from Wuling, Changde, Hunan. When he was a baby, he would put his palms together and recite "Namo Buddha". When I go to school, I don't like to be in the company of other children. I like to gather sand and draw pag

Qing Dynasty, Biography of Master Dazhen and Master Daoshu

10/13 1707

Nanyue Jinlun can be a Zen master, the descendant of Zen master Xuefeng Yicun, his common surname is Xue, and he was born in the Tang Dynasty. Later, when he was teaching Dharma on his own, he once went to class and mentioned his enlightenment experience. He said: I was kicked by

Zen Master Jinlun Kuang: I was kicked by Zen Master Xuefeng, and I can’t even open my eyes until now.

10/13 1125

Monk Shenying of the Tang Dynasty was the son of the Han family in Cangzhou. He became a monk at a young age. He had a clear moral integrity and a will to seek the Dharma as firm as stone. When he was in his prime, he took refuge under the master Nanyue Shenhui, hoping to learn t

The Story of Manjusri Bodhisattva: Lotus Lotus Treasures

10/13 1246

Master Hongyi once said: "People have thousands of faces, and their hearts have thousands of changes. Talk less when you see people, mingle less when you see things, keep your mouth and don't cause trouble, keep your heart and don't make mistakes, cultivate your own heart, and es

Master Hongyi: What the world can’t compete with is a bowl of fireworks in this world

10/13 1437

A student asked: Teacher, those who are near are pleased with those who are far away. How does a man of great virtue like Master Hongyi explain this? For this great love, he put all the relatives around him at risk, so I have never understood his approach. Can we learn from it? P

Professor Kang Hualan explains Master Hongyi’s intention to sacrifice his family for everyone

10/13 1270