During his visit to China, Bashar made a special trip to Hangzhou to visit the famousLingyin Temple。And in the temple, he saw a couplet, two horizontal batches respectively"The thousand-year-old iron pillar (relic) bone in the bottle"with"Long live Hu Sun Teng in his hands"。This couplet is from a famous poetLi Baiof ".Sangha Song", reflectedSanghaThe image of the master and the teachings of Buddhism.
On the 22nd, Bashar visited HangzhouLingyin Templedays. He and his wife were given a tour of the monastery and stopped in front of a couplet. This couplet is from a Tang Dynasty poetLi Baiof ".Sangha Song", describedSanghaThe image of the master and the treasures he holds.
The first sentence of the couplet"The thousand-year-old iron pillar (relic) bone in the bottle", meansSanghaThere are relics in the body of the master, the bones of the Buddha. And these relics have been preserved for thousands of years, symbolizingBuddhismA deep history and heritage. The second sentence of the couplet"Long live Hu Sun Teng in his hands", refers to:SanghaThe Husun cane held in the master's hand, a special long stick, was used for him to walk and preachDharmawhen depending.
Sangha SongYesLi BaiA poem written during the Tempo period, probably written between 742 and 745 AD. The poem is a hymnSanghaThe bravery and wisdom of the master showed his hesitationDharmaunderstanding and preaching. WhileLi BaiThe motivation for writing this poem can be explained in the following ways.
First of all,Li BaiMentioned in the poem"The rest of the Jianghuai (lake) has been depressed for a long time", hinting at his political frustration and exile, rightSanghaThe admiration of the masters. This also reflectsLi BaiAfter being disappointed with the Dharma, he turned to the DharmaBuddhismPsychological changes in the quest for spiritual liberation.
Secondly, as a native of SizhouLi Baito SizhouGreat SageSanghaThe master is full of admiration and adoration. SizhouGreat SageOriginatedLi Baiof the hometown, and he is revered as SizhouGreat SageorGreat SageBodhisattva has a wide range of beliefs and worship in Sizhou. Li BaiAs a native of Sizhou, to SizhouGreat SageBe proud of its existence and merits and be deeply influenced by it.
Finally,Li BaiWhen he was in Jianghuai, he did not forget his childhoodSanghaThe scene of the meeting of the masters. This visit to Puguangwang Temple in Sizhou reminded him of this memory and inspired him to create ".Sangha Song". Through this poem,Li BaiXiang SizhouGreat Sageexpressed his respect and gratitude.
In summary,Li BaiDuring his exile in Jianghuai, he wrote praises to SizhouSanghaof ".PoetryIt is not only the worship of Sizhou villagers, but also the embodiment of his transformation from Tao to Buddha. At the same time, the poem also reflectsLi BaiRightBuddhismCulturewithBuddhismIdeological understanding and admiration.