Originally, Guanyin Bodhisattva estimatedTang SengIt only takes two or three years to learn the scriptures. However,Tang SengBut the mortal body can't help but run for a long time, and every time you walk a section, you need to stop and repair for a few days. This makes the road to learning what could have been done quickly long and winding.
Tang SengPhysical weakness is a well-known fact. He is often exhausted from exertion, and even unable to give his ** guidance and help in some difficult moments. Although Zhu Bajie and Sha Seng tried their best to assistTang Seng, but onlyMonkey KingAbility to step up and solve difficulties at critical moments. This is also becauseTang SengThe flesh is mortal, and it cannot possess otherworldly strength and wisdom.
bearingLearn from the WestThe heavy responsibility,Tang SengAlong the way, not only seek help from others, but also give assistance to others. For example, in Double Fork Ridge, he usedDharmahelped Liu Boqin's family. However, there was also a time when his help went awry, and that was the story known as "The Old Turtle Asks for Life". Tang Sengpromised the old turtle to help himSuch as the BuddhaAsk Shou Yuan to determine when he will be able to repair the ** shape. However, this promise was ultimately not fulfilled. ExactlyTang SengWhy didn't you help the old turtle ask about life?The answer is hidden in the Tongtian RiverLingyunWatashita.
LingyunDu is a river located at the foot of Lingshan MountainTang SengAfter passingLingyunAfter the crossing, he changed his body. This not only has the meaning of "golden cicada shelling", but also symbolizesTang SengHe has fulfilled his goal of cultivation and completely made a clear break with the past. Maybe this new body can even be said to be the body of the golden cicada, representingTang SengSuccessfully return to itself.
Such as the BuddhaHe had long known the old turtle's request for life, and there was nothing for him that he could not know. However, whenTang SengAfter the four masters and apprentices arrived at Lingshan,Such as the BuddhaThey were not explicitly informed about the promise of the old turtle. Why is that?
Perhaps,Such as the BuddhaIt's already calculatedTang SengIt is necessary to experience one less difficulty, and thus deliberately fail to expose this fact in order to make up for it at a later moment. This explanation may explain whySuch as the BuddhaThe old turtle's request was not mentioned at the appropriate time.
Another possibility is that,Such as the BuddhathinkLearn from the WestThings on the road and nowTang SengIt's not related anymore. Tang SengExperiencedLingyunWataru's transformation into a golden cicada, his identity and the commitments associated with it naturally expired. Therefore,Such as the BuddhaThere was no need to mention the old turtle's request again.
As oneMonksTang SengThe phrase that is often mentioned is ".MonksDon't got". He used these words to encourage himself and his three disciples to realize the importance of honesty and integrity. AlthoughTang SengInBuddhist scripturesmay not be as good as the comprehensionMonkey King, but in terms of the great principles of how to behave in the world, he understands better.
However, knowledge is not enough to meet all challenges. As suchTang Sengsaid, "On paper, I finally feel shallow, and I never know that I have to do it." "Having wisdom and knowledge is just the beginning, the real test of a person is how to apply these wisdom and philosophies into practice.
Tang SengAs the main character, although he forgot to ask the old turtle about his lifespan, through his actions and experiences, we can see that he is thereLearn from the WestGrowth and practice on the way. He not only passedDharmato help sentient beings, but also by facing all kinds of difficulties and **, patience and perseverance in one's own faith. Tang SengHis life journey is full of wisdom and understanding, and his experience has given us many aspects to reflect on and learn from.
Tang SengThe reason why there is no help for the old turtle to ask about lifespan may be becauseLingyunWataru's body shifts him back to himself, disconnected from his past promises. In addition,Such as the Buddhadid not debunk this fact, but chose to keep it, probably for the sake of subsequent supplementary puzzles. Anyway,Tang SengInLearn from the WestOn the way, through continuous practice and wisdom in dealing with others, he has continued to grow and surpass himself. We can draw wisdom from his experience to cope with the challenges on our own life path and achieve inner growth and spiritual practice.