Text丨Ningyi
Editor丨Yu Aunt
After class, the quiet campus immediately became lively, and the children ran to the playground one after another.
They were in groups of three and five, some skipping rope, some throwing sandbags, and some playing the game of " wooden man ".
A little girl happily ran to the skipping rope and wanted to skip rope with them.
Just as she was about to take a step, she was pushed aside by a fat girl next to her: "Go! Go aside!"
The little girl couldn't get in, so she ran to the side where the sandbags were thrown.
As soon as she stepped aside and stood in the middle, the girl throwing sandbags next to her pointed at her and shouted: "You! What are you doing? Get out!"
The little girl had no choice but to leave in disbelief.
Before she could get close, the little boys playing with wooden figures ran away quickly.
left a message while running: "Stay away from us, you fatherless child!"
The little girl who was looked down upon and rejected is Li Na .
Although Li Na became very popular in the future and became a generation of singers, these experiences in her childhood made her introverted and sensitive, and a seed of inferiority was planted in her young heart.
When Li Na reached the peak of her career, she suddenly retired and became a nun. What exactly did she go through?
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In 1963, Li Na was born in Zhengzhou, Henan, into an extremely ordinary family. Her real name was Niu Zhihong.
Although his family is not wealthy, his parents are both honest and responsible people. With the joint efforts of the two of them, they can live a comfortable life.
Two years later, Li Na's sister was born, and the family of four became warm and lively.
But when Li Na was 5 years old, misfortune befell their originally happy home.
Li Na's father died of illness, leaving only a woman and two children in the family.
Without a man in the family, there is no backbone, and it’s like the sky has collapsed.
The family's life suddenly fell into darkness and helplessness.
The mother is a strong woman. In order to prevent her two daughters from being wronged, the mother works hard and uses her own shoulders to support her two daughters.
A kind-hearted neighbor saw that her mother was having such a hard time, so she advised her: "You are still so young, find someone to marry! With a man, life will be much easier."
But the mother was worried that her two daughters would be wronged, and she always Did not remarry.
The mother taught her two daughters that they must strive for success and study hard.
Li Na is very sensible and obedient. She worked very hard in school.
In school, she was often pointed out by others and ridiculed by her classmates.
Li Na felt pain in her heart, but she never showed it in front of her mother.
She knew that she couldn't let her mother down.
God is fair.
Li Na’s hard work finally paid off.
At the age of 12, Li Na was admitted to Henan Opera School and began to study acting.
In order to support Li Na's education, her mother took her sister to do odd jobs after get off work.
In order to save money, the mother and daughter often eat a bowl of braised noodles .
Li Na's voice quality is not very outstanding, but Li Na's hard work is one of the best.
Li Na once laughed at herself and said that if she has a naturally good voice, it is not the result of self-destruction.
With her excellent results, when she graduated in 1981, Li Na was retained as a member of the school's experimental troupe and began to perform in Henan Opera .
In 1982, the 19-year-old Li Na participated in the Henan opera "The Hundred Years Old", playing the role of She Taijun.
With her solid skills and excellent performance, Li Na won the "First Prize" in Henan Province's first young actors' performance competition.
In 1984, Li Na was transferred to the No. 1 Troupe of the Henan Provincial Henan Opera Theater and continued to perform Henan Opera.
Such a young and outstanding talent could have made great achievements in Henan Opera, but fate will always bring us many unpredictable things.
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Li Na not only sings well in Henan Opera, but also sings well.
In 1986, Li Na was transferred to Henan Provincial Song and Dance Troupe.
After Li Na started working, her monthly salary was only a few dozen yuan.
She lived frugally and gave the remaining money to her mother to subsidize the family and pay for her sister's schooling.
Although she has a meager and stable income in the song and dance troupe, the complicated interpersonal relationships often make Li Na passive.
She is introverted and always wants to escape.
At that time, popular songs from Hong Kong and Taiwan were gradually introduced to the mainland.
Li Na was deeply attracted by this relaxed and natural way of singing.
After some consideration, Li Na discussed with her mother and decided to go to Shenzhen to learn singing.
Although her mother was very reluctant to give up, she knew Li Na's stubborn temper: what she decided must be completed.
So, Li Na went south alone to study singing at Shenzhen Art Institute.
In order to survive, Li Na had to work several jobs at the same time.
Working hard is a habit that Li Na has developed since she was a child.
After professional study and Li Na’s previous drama skills, it is not difficult to start a singing career.
After completing her studies, Li Na went to Beijing to seek development.
In 1988, the "Ruyi Cup" Young Singer Grand Prix was held in Beijing.
Li Na signed up enthusiastically, passed all the tests and reached the finals.
With her wide vocal range, solid foundation, and delicate handling of the songs, Li Na's singing finally convinced the judges.
Her results surpassed Guo Gongfang and Zhang Jihong , who were very vocal about winning the championship at that time, and won the championship in one fell swoop.
Li Na became a dark horse in that competition and became a blockbuster.
Li Na's victory attracted the attention of many film and television drama directors in the entertainment industry.
Li Na began to sing theme songs and interludes for film and television dramas.
In 1989, during the filming of the TV series "Fences, Women and Dogs", Li Na sang the song "Bitter Fences ".
" Bamboo Fence
Lonely Bamboo Fence
Even if you have a mouth, you can't say
What's in your heart
I have tied myself up
Sticking to that home"
The sadness in every word seems to be Li Na telling herself. The story and the pain in the heart are so sincere and heartfelt that people can relate to them.
With the popularity of the TV series, Li Na gradually became famous.
In 1990, the TV series "Desire" was a hit, and " A Good Man Lives Safely " sung by Li Na was also deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
Li Na became a household name. Although
became famous, Li Na's hardworking spirit has not changed at all.
There was a time when she locked herself at home and concentrated on practicing Qigong.
trains long and hard every day.
The amount of training each time should reach the intensity of two concerts.
Under such destructive training, her voice became a voice of iron.
has a vocal range of three octaves, and can switch freely when singing.
Li Na will study and ponder every song carefully, and she will handle every word and sound perfectly.
The songs she sings are basically all completed in one go.
It is this kind of hard work that laid a solid foundation for her to become a diva.
And the song that finally brought her to the altar was the song " Qinghai-Tibet Plateau ".
The majestic, spacious and profound sound, coupled with the flawless singing skills, make this song a legend that no one can surpass.
A fan once said: "If you haven't heard Li Na's "Qinghai-Tibet Plateau", it's like you haven't listened to the song."
Li Na is completely popular.
In 1990 and 1992, Li Na won the title of the top ten singers in national film and television for two consecutive years.
In 1993, Li Na won the title of China's top ten most popular singers.
The fire brought Li Na not only fame, but also benefits.
This caused Li Na's life to undergo earth-shaking changes.
She not only bought a house in Beijing, but also renovated the house in her hometown.
My sister also got her wish and went to study abroad.
The family's hard life has come to an end.
The neighbors, relatives and friends who used to avoid her became like new people and became friendly with her family.
This superficially glamorous life did not bring much satisfaction to Li Na. Instead, it made her see more clearly the hypocrisy of the world.
She began to ask herself, is this the life she wants?
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has reached the peak of her career. Li Na is already 30 years old.
Li's mother began to nag in his ear: "My daughter, it's time to find a husband."
Li Na knew the old man's hard work, so she promised her mother that she would consider it.
In 1984, fate came to Li Na, but she didn't know that this fate made her miserable.
At an event, Li Na met a tall and handsome middle-aged man.
This man is 10 years older than Li Na.
The man claimed that he was divorced and single, and his children lived with the woman.
Li Na didn't pay too much attention to this, but the mature aura of the man made her feel safe.
Men are funny and good at taking care of women.
Li Na, who lacked father's love and sense of security since childhood, was quickly attracted to him.
The two soon fell in love.
In the process of falling in love, Li Na felt very sweet, but this sweetness did not last long.
After the relationship between the two stabilized, Li Na proposed the idea of getting married, but unexpectedly the man hesitated.
Li Na, who has been particularly sensitive since she was a child, felt that something was wrong.
After repeated questioning, the man finally revealed the truth: "I'm sorry, Nana, although I love you very much, I can't marry you. I have a family."
Li Na was stunned by this sentence, and she hesitated for a long time. But God comes.
Tears couldn't stop flowing out. Li Na didn't understand: Why is this?
couldn't bear such a heavy blow, and Li Na fell ill.
This disease actually accelerated Li Na’s pace of becoming a monk.
Long hours of intense training and numerous performances made her overworked.
Li Na's body was severely overdrawn and she was very weak.
This disease made her physically worse. She was often in a trance and sometimes had hallucinations.
Depression and insomnia are commonplace.
A friend took her to the hospital to see a doctor. The doctor's diagnosis was that Li Na suffered from a mental illness.
Li Na, who had a sense of inferiority deep down in her heart, kept herself at home all day long and had no contact with the outside world.
A friend came to see her and gave her a copy of "The Great Ming Mantra" for her to read when she had time. It might be helpful to her condition.
Li Na casually put it on the table without taking it seriously and didn't touch it for several days.
One night, the distraught Li Na suffered from insomnia again. Bored, she picked up the book "The Great Ming Mantra" on the table.
As she flipped through the pages, Li Na couldn't help but be attracted by the words and stories in it, and her mood gradually calmed down.
Li Na finished reading this book within a few days.
Strangely enough, Li Na felt like her heart was being pulled by something, and she always wanted to find a secluded place.
After her friend learned about his idea, he suggested that she go to Zhangjiajie to have a look and relax.
Accompanied by friends, Li Na traveled to Zhangjiajie.
When arriving at Tianmen Mountain , Li Na was intoxicated by the natural beauty of the mountains and green mountains.
Unexpectedly, her friend's call to her attracted the attention of many people.
For a time, a crowd of people poured in her direction.
has three layers inside and three layers outside, surrounding Li Na in the middle.
When faced with such a situation, Li Na's first reaction was to escape as soon as possible.
But that time she was not nervous. She saw the longing eyes of the simple farmers deep in the mountains.
"Sing us a song!" an old man said to Li Na with a strong Hunan accent.
Li Na readily agreed.
She sang a song "Into Tibet" for these fans, and the song echoed in the valley for a long time.
A childish little girl ran over and asked Li Na: "Sister Li Na, can you stay?"
Li Na looked at the little girl's clear eyes, and something suddenly touched her heart.
"I will stay!" As soon as she said those words, Li Na felt like she had found home.
Li Na’s decision surprised everyone: she even moved her household registration to Zhangjiajie, and it seemed that she was going to settle down in Zhangjiajie.
Li Na came to Zhangjiajie, personally designed the house drawings, asked local farmers for help, and built a small wooden house on Tianmen Mountain.
Since then, Li Na has lived a secluded life, with only a local farmer couple as her companions.
This kind of ordinary life away from the hustle and bustle makes Li Na feel at ease.
Will this generation of diva always be content with this indifferent life?
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When she was living in Zhangjiajie, she went to the temple every day to chant sutras and developed a strong interest in Buddhist scriptures.
Feeling the relaxation and freedom of not being disturbed by the world, Li Na felt that her whole body and mind were free.
Li Na is immersed in this harmonious coexistence with nature.
And this sense of reality eventually led her to Buddhism.
In 1997, Li Na officially became a monk at Pushou Temple in Wutai Mountain, Shanxi Province. She was ordained as a nun and was given the Buddhist name Shichang Sheng.
Her cabin in Tianmen Mountain was also donated free of charge. As soon as the news of
came out, it immediately caused an uproar.
Reporters from major media flocked to Pushou Temple in Mount Wutai.
It was originally a peaceful place to practice medicine, but it was disturbed and found restless all day long.
Helpless, Li Na looked for a quiet place again.
At the end of the same year, Li Na arrived at a temple in Los Angeles, USA, for spiritual practice.
After arriving in the United States, Li Na called her mother and sister to tell her about her becoming a monk.
At that time, my sister had already started a family in Canada, and her mother was helping her take care of the children there. After
received the news, her mother and sister immediately rushed to Los Angeles to visit Li Na.
When relatives met, her mother and sister burst into tears and persuaded Li Na to return to secular life.
Li Na calmly told her relatives: "This is the life I want, and I will not return to secular life!"
In order to take care of Li Na, Li's mother moved from Canada to Los Angeles.
For more than two years, Li's mother tried to persuade Li Na to return to secular life.
Li Na was very determined, and she also used her gradually improving physical condition and gradually rosy complexion to let her mother witness that she was indeed living a good life.
Seeing that her daughter was getting better and better physically and mentally, with a peaceful smile on her face, Mother Li finally accepted the fact that her daughter was a monk.
Later, Li's mother simply moved into the temple to accompany her daughter.
And Li Na's sister had to accept this fait accompli.
To outsiders, Li Na has become a monk, but to Li Na herself, she has returned home.
She personally told Jiang Kun in 2000.
Today, Li Na has been a monk for 25 years.
Her figure gradually fades out of people's sight, but her singing is often accompanied by people's ears.
There is always something to pursue in one's life.
Wealth will satisfy your material pursuits, but there is no way to satisfy your spiritual pursuits and soul pursuits.
And Li Na finally chose to pursue peace of mind and freedom of soul, which is already a state of detachment and impressive.
Live free and easy, live freely, and live unrestrained. This is the highest state of human life.
I hope that Li Na will get her wish and still provide different wonderful things to her fans.
