Just like an excellent 985 college student, she chose to become a nun, not because she couldn't think about it, but because she yearned for inner peace more. ”
An old article about the "most beautiful nun" Shi Zheng Xiaotong is amazing. Since then, 15 years have passed, how is Shi Zhengxiao doing now?Has she ever regretted her choice?
Shi Zhengxiaotong was born in a small village in Henan, China, to farmers to parents. Although her family conditions are average, she has received endless love from her parents since she was a child.
Her parents enrolled her in various interest classes, so that she could develop comprehensively in her spare time. Xiao Shi Zhengxiaotong's talent is amazing, singing, musical instruments, etc. are all excellent.
When Shi Zhengxiao was in high school, he put a lot of effort and sweat into his studies. In order to realize her college dream, she put in more effort and time than others.
Staying up late to study, she even forgot to eat and sleep, and her self-discipline and perseverance eventually led to an ideal grade.
The moment the acceptance letter was received, the whole family was immersed in joy. The burden of high school life was finally put down, and during the summer vacation, the parents and Shi Zhengxiao discussed together, and in order to relax, the whole family decided to go on a trip.
Because of his mother's faith, Shi Zheng Xiaotong has been influenced by Buddhism since he was a child, and he is full of yearning and curiosity about it. Therefore, they unanimously agreed to go to Tiantai Temple, a famous Buddhist temple in Hong'an, Hubei.
This extraordinary trip can be said to have laid the foundation for Shi Zhengxiao's future dedication to Buddhism.
Shi Zhengxiao only knew a little about Buddhism before, and he could only come into contact with it when he followed his mother to the temple to burn incense and worship the Buddha. However, this time it was different, the family lived for some time at Tiantai Temple, which has a quaint atmosphere that contrasts sharply with the hustle and bustle of the outside world.
As long as Shi Zhengxiao stood here, he felt that his soul had been washed. She forgot the fame and fortune of the outside world, the strife, the bleakness of the world, and the sinister hearts of the people. Here, all it takes is to calm down and enjoy the peace and tranquility of your heart.
The monk saw that Shaksho Xiaotong was full of love for this place, and at the same time saw the uniqueness of her, so he began to explain the history of Buddhism to her in detail. Shi Zhengxiao listened to it like a fascination, this kind of spiritual connection, although indescribable, unclear, but unprecedented.
Therefore, she cherished this short period of practice even more. Finally, when the stipulated time came, Shi Zhengxiao said goodbye to Tiantai Temple with nostalgia.
Shi Zheng Xiaotong, a scholar, thinks about it day and night, and always dreams about scenes related to Buddhism. However, her love did not affect her studies. She has this in her heart"Love", dedicate yourself to your studies and dismiss things that don't make sense.
Her life is colorful, but not lively, and apart from school and dorms, the place she frequents most is the library. She's like one"Bookworms", obsessed with Buddhist books, immersed in them, and in a peaceful state of mind, it is no different from the feeling in Tiantai Temple before.
On this quiet day, a more real dream suddenly appeared, shattering the tranquility. In the dream, the Buddha told her that she was destined for Buddhism, and after hundreds of millions of years of cultivation, she finally had the opportunity to become a Buddhist ** in this life.
The Buddha hoped that she could join Buddhism, guard her side, and be a devout Buddhist**. This dream is so real that Shi Zhengxiao can clearly remember every word that the Buddha said to her in the dream, which is an experience she has never had in the past.
She saw this dream as a call for her to take refuge in Buddhism, and she made up her mind to become a monk. However, this decision is not so easy to make. Her family and friends couldn't understand it and persuaded her to give up on the idea.
Some people question that she is crazy, some people worry that she gave up the opportunity to be admitted to the university with great difficulty, and some people think that this is a child's play, and she should first fulfill her filial piety before thinking about becoming a monk.
However, Shi Zheng Xiaotong is well aware of her choice, and she has already made a decision to pursue her inner faith and become a devout Buddhist**.
At first, rumors were full of rumors, and people questioned Shi Zheng's decision. Friends and relatives could hardly understand her thoughts. When her parents learned of her decision, they couldn't accept it for a while, especially her father, who thought that his daughter was so enchanted that no amount of persuasion could change her decision.
However, Shakti firmly believes in Buddhism and believes that words and deeds should be consistent. Eventually, her parents, impressed by her strong faith, agreed to her ordination. In the face of doubts and persuasion from the outside world, they only left one sentence: she is a person who is a Buddha, and we should respect her choice.
Shi Zheng's desire to become a monk was not a whim, but a well-thought-out determination. Despite the many difficulties she encountered, with the support of her family, she eventually managed to withdraw from her worldly life and travel alone to her destination, a silent world hidden deep in the mountains and forests.
Here, she lived a simple and quiet life, insisting on fasting and chanting Buddha every day, chanting sutras and meditating, although the living conditions were difficult, she did not care about it, and immersed herself wholeheartedly on the path of cultivation.
In Shi Zheng's filial piety, the pursuit of faith and the mission of Buddhism to universalize all sentient beings are her greatest satisfaction. She indulged in the joy of practicing with the monks and found a home for her soul.
Now, this peaceful life has flowed for 15 years. So, what is the current Shi Zheng Xiaotong?
Shi Zheng Xiaotong's path to ordination was once questioned as impulsive, but what is unexpected is that in addition to the daily work of the temple, he also used his excellent eloquence and talent to join the Guangxuan Art Troupe, using vocal music as a tool to promote Buddhism.
She is good at the piano and is also proficient in hosting, using Zen music to spread Buddhism and benefit all sentient beings. Shi Zheng Xiaotong was deeply immersed in the edification and baptism of Buddhism. In her spare time, she practiced diligently, and each practice sublimated her soul.
Due to his outstanding appearance and talent, Shi Zhengxiao quickly became popular on the Internet in a casual photo shoot and was hailed"The most beautiful nun"。
Shi Zheng Xiaotong's path to becoming a monk makes people curious. Many people thought that she had seen through the red dust and chose to become a monk because of a major change in her life. But surprisingly, her decision to become a monk came from an illusory dream?
She was from a superior background, with outstanding grades and outstanding appearance, and was once a top student of a key university in 985, which caused an uproar at the moment when she decided to become a monk. Many years later, Shi Zheng Xiaotong once again attracted public attention and controversy.
With his reverence for the Buddha and his strong inner strength, Shi Zhengxiao has successfully come to this day. She has long been pessimistic about the disturbances from the outside world. Whether it is incomprehension, criticism or abuse, she responds with a smile.
However, about becoming popular, it was not her original intention. "Bodhi has no tree, the mirror is not a platform, there is nothing originally, where to stir up dust. Now, after the precipitation of time, Shi Zheng Xiaotong has reached a certain situation.
She believes that nothing passes through her heart and leaves no trace. The essence of all things is the word "emptiness", and no worldly disturbance can affect her inner peace.
Life is short, we are busy in the chaos of the world, pursuing studies, careers, love, family, fame, and wealth, but all of this is as empty as a mirror.
Why not follow your inner voice and find a pure land of the soul, maybe this is also a kind of beauty in life. Shi Zheng's choice may not conform to conventional logic, but that doesn't mean it's wrong.
Find tranquility in meditation and chanting, dress modestly, eat simply, keep a green orange lamp, and meditate for hours. If it weren't for a deep love for Buddhism, such a practice would have been difficult to bear.
Shi Zhengxiao is as willing as a glutton, without distractions, focused and lasting. Follow your heart to be your true self. Sticking to one's own choices and beliefs, doing what you think is right, this kind of unrestrained and free life, is what many people yearn for but find it difficult to do.