Ami asked Zen Master Hongyuan on WeChat: "What does it feel like when people die?"Zen Master Hongyuan replied calmly: "When a person dies, it is like having a dream. And for those who have attained enlightenment, death is more comfortable than living. ”
There was a Zen master who recited the Heart Sutra all his life. Every hour of recitation, not only does I not feel dry in my mouth, but I also have fluid in my mouth, which is kidney water and the source of life. He lived to be 101 years old. At the end of his life, he suddenly stopped drinking and eating, his body was free of pain, and he was able to clearly foresee his limits.
After his death, he told Zen Master Hongyuan in a dream: "The Heart Sutra says: 'The mind is free from obstacles, there is no fear, away from upside-down dreams, and the ultimate is nirvana.' 'Death is not terrible, but it is necessary to have an unhindered mind and to transcend all upside-down delusions in order to be reborn in the land of bliss. There is no hindrance in your mind, let go of everything, especially your body. Don't stare at the body that has lost its temperature and is stiff, let it go and let it turn to dust. At this time, you will feel a sense of relief and ease. ”
We have perverted our delusions and created countless sins for the sake of this body and our desires. This body is carrying countless lives!Let go of your body, and let go of everything in the past, which doesn't belong to you in the first place. As long as you have the slightest obstacle, you will not be able to relax, you will fall down with a heavy burden, and even fall into the endless dark abyss. ”
So, get through it. The physical body will die, but the true you will be reborn. Before being reborn, you may see some relics in your ashes. The relics are hard, crystal clear, colorful, and can even make a sound. All you need to do is close your eyes and listen quietly, as if you can hear the melodious sound of the wind chimes of the Great White Tower. You don't need to be nostalgic for them, just go ahead and embark on your own path. ”
Once you are reborn in Nirvana, everything in the past will be impossible to recall and will be gone forever. Some people say that if you drink a bowl of soup from Meng Po, you will no longer remember everything in your previous life, but in fact, whether you drink it or not, you will forget your previous life. Because you have to live in the moment and realize the true meaning of life. The present moment is where you really are, and nothing else is yours. Enlightenment can be achieved by living in the present, but many people live outside the present moment, with dreams upside down and troubles. ”
After listening to the teachings of Zen Master Hongyuan, Ami sighed, "The feeling of death is so beautiful!Living in the present is more important than life and death!”