In the tranquil middle of the mountains and forests, an ancient temple stands quietly. Whenever the mountain breeze blows, the wind chimes at the eaves of the temple will emit a crisp and pleasant sound, which seems to tell the vicissitudes and changes of the world.
The sun dappled on the bluestone pavement of the temple, and a woman wearing a plain white dress walked into the temple with light steps. There was a subtle sadness in her eyes, as if there was an endless secret hidden in her heart.
The woman's name is Xiaowan, and the purpose of her trip is to pray for the blessings of her loved ones at home. She lit three sticks of incense and respectfully knelt in front of the Buddha statue, folded her hands and closed her eyes in prayer. Her mind was immersed in this tranquility, as if cut off from the world.
However, at this moment, a kind voice broke the silence. An old monk with a kind face stood behind her and asked gently, "Female benefactor, seeing that you have a sad face, do you have anything on your mind?" Xiao Wan was startled, but quickly calmed down, and she shook her head slightly, indicating that it was okay.
However, the old monk seemed to see through her thoughts, and he insisted: "Female benefactor, there are some things that are hidden in your heart that will only make it more painful, you might as well say it, maybe the poor monk can guide you through the maze." Xiao Wan hesitated for a moment, and finally decided to tell the old monk what had happened to her.
It turns out that she has been haunted by a strange dream. In the dead of night, she would always dream that she was pulled into a dark room by a mysterious dark shadow, and no matter how much she struggled, she could not escape. This dream made her feel so frightened and uneasy that she didn't even dare to fall asleep alone.
After listening to Xiao Wan's words, the old monk frowned, pondered for a moment and said, "Female donor, the dark shadow and room you dreamed of may be related to the cause and effect of your previous life. To solve this mystery, you need to follow me to a place. With that, the old monk turned around and walked towards the backyard of the temple.
Although Xiao Wan's heart was full of doubts and fears, she still decided to follow the old monk. They walked through the corridors and courtyards of the temple and finally came to a remote hut. The door to the hut was closed, as if no one had been here for a long time. The old monk gently pushed the door open, and a smell of old came to his face.
Xiao Wan followed the old monk into the house, only to see that the room was dimly lit, only a flickering candle provided a faint light. The old monk motioned for Xiao Wan to sit down, then walked to a wooden cabinet in the corner of the room and took out an ancient wooden box from it. He cautiously opened the wooden box, which contained a bronze mirror. Although the bronze mirror is old, it is still as smooth as new, and can clearly reflect the human face.
Female benefactor, please look at this bronze mirror. The old monk handed the bronze mirror to Xiao Wan. Xiao Wan took the bronze mirror suspiciously, and when she saw herself in the mirror, she suddenly exclaimed. In the mirror, she is not what she is now, but has become a woman in ancient costume, with a haggard face and eyes full of horror and despair.
What's going on? Why did I become like this? Xiao Wan asked in a panic. The old monk sighed lightly and slowly told the truth of the matter. It turned out that Xiao Wan's previous life was an ancient woman named Wan'er, who suffered a huge blow because of an unfortunate relationship experience, and finally chose to be a nun in the temple. However, the resentment in her heart did not dissipate, but turned into a strange dream that has been haunting her.
What about the dark shadow and the room? Xiao Wan asked impatiently. The old monk explained: "That black shadow is actually Wan'er's lover in her previous life, and he has been pestering Wan'er because of love and hatred. And that room is where they once met and eloped. Because Wan'er's resentment is too deep, this place has also become a terrifying place in her dreams. ”
So what should I do? How do I get rid of this dream? Xiao Wan asked eagerly. The old monk smiled slightly, took out a sachet from his arms and handed it to Xiao Wan: "This sachet contains the special herbs made by the poor monk, you just need to put it next to the pillow, you can calm your mind and dispel the resentment in your heart." In addition, you have to learn to let go of the entanglements of your past life and cherish the life in front of you. ”
Xiao Wan took the sachet and looked at the old monk gratefully: "Thank you master for your guidance, I will definitely do what you instruct." However, just as Xiao Wan was about to leave, a strange thing suddenly happened. I saw that the old monk suddenly turned into the black shadow in her dream, and he rushed to Xiao Wan with a cruel smile: "You are finally here, I have been waiting for you for a long time!" ”
Xiao Wan was terrified, she wanted to escape, but her body seemed to be frozen and could not move. She closed her eyes in despair, waiting for doom to strike. However, at this moment, a golden light fell from the sky, instantly dispersing the black shadow. Xiao Wan opened her eyes and saw an old man with fairy wind bones standing in front of her. The old man held the dust whisk in his hand and looked at her with a smile: "Wan'er, you have finally woken up." That dark shadow is only the obsession in your heart, and only you can dispel it. Now that you have let go of the entanglements of your past life, you can have a new life. With that, the old man turned into a golden light and disappeared.
Xiao Wan stood in place, unable to return to her senses for a long time. When she came back to her senses, she found that she had returned to the main hall of the temple. She looked around and saw a steady stream of pilgrims, and the Buddha statue was solemn, as if nothing had happened. However, Xiao Wan knew that her state of mind had changed dramatically. She bowed deeply, thanking the Buddha for his guidance and old age.