Venerable Hongyi said, "Meditation should be the key to cultivating the mindCultivation should be based on selflessness. The past, the past, the mind, cannot be remembered;Now things, now hearts, just follow the fate;The future, the future, why bother".
In a complex world, we are often lost in the shadows of the past and the worries of the future. However, with a unique philosophical perspective, Venerable Hongyi reveals to us a way of life of meditation and selflessness. He emphasized that meditation should be the key to meditation, and that cultivation should be based on selflessness. In this way, we can truly grasp the present moment and move towards inner peace and freedom.
The way of mind cultivation: meditation is essential. In life, we are often troubled by all kinds of emotions, whether sad or happy, sad or angry. These emotions are like a magnificent river, sometimes calm, sometimes surging. However, the true wise man can find a peace in the midst of these ups and downs. Meditation is not a thoughtless and desireless woodenness, but a way to keep the heart clear and focused. It is only in meditation that we can look at ourselves and see the nature of everything in the world. As Venerable Hongyi said, "The past things, the past mind, should not be remembered."Now things, now hearts, just follow the fate;The future, the future, why bother". "Only when we let go of the obsession of the past and do not worry about the future can we truly live in the present and enjoy the beauty of life.
The foundation of monasticism: selflessness. In Taoist thought, "selflessness" is a state that transcends the limitations of the individual. In the same way, Venerable Hongyi also emphasized that the path of cultivation should be based on selflessness. On the road of self-growth and perfection, we should transcend personal gains and losses, honors and disgraces, and face the world with a broader vision and mind. When we realize that we are just a small existence in the universe, we will cherish every moment more and face nature and destiny more humbly. As Lao Tzu said: "The road is wasted, but there is benevolence and righteousness;."Wisdom comes out, and there is great hypocrisy. "In the realm of selflessness, we can truly return to the way of nature, abandon hypocrisy and pretentiousness, and become our true selves.
Vipassana introspection: transcending oneself. In the process of cultivating the mind and cultivating the path, vipassana introspection is an indispensable part. It is only through deep reflection on our words, deeds and thoughts that we can continue to surpass ourselves and move towards a higher realm. In this process, we need to be brave enough to face our own shortcomings and mistakes, and constantly revise our behaviors and concepts. As it is said in the Analects: "I have three days and three provinces of my body." "Through continuous introspection, we can gradually approach the state of meditation and selflessness and become more mature and perfect human beings.
Settle in the Present Moment: Achieve Freedom of the Heart. In the process of cultivating the mind and cultivating the path, we should learn to settle in the present moment. Every moment of the present is a precious moment in life, which contains not only the experience and memory of the past, but also the hope and possibility of the future. Freedom of mind can only be achieved when we live fully in the present moment. This kind of freedom is not an escapist inaction, but a detachment and freedom that comes from understanding the essence of all things in the world. As the ancient poem says:
Conclusion: On the path of mind cultivation and cultivation, Venerable Hongyi pointed out the direction for us. He told us that meditation should be the key to meditation, and that cultivation should be based on selflessness. Through methods such as vipassana introspection and settling in the present moment, we can gradually transcend our own limitations and achieve spiritual freedom and growth. Let us keep in mind the teachings of Venerable Hongyi, and face the challenges and difficulties of life with meditation and selfless wisdom, so that our hearts can always remain peaceful and peaceful, and move towards a better future.
In the journey of life, we are all practitioners. Let's start today, guided by Gen-la Hongyi's philosophy, and embark on a journey of mind cultivation and cultivation, to pursue that inner peace and freedom, and to become a better version of ourselves. May we go further and further on the path of spiritual practice, and finally reach the other side of the soul and attain eternal peace and wisdom.