Sun Wukong's poem in "Journey to the West" reveals the bitterness of life, and after reading it, he suddenly realized
Journey to the West is a highlight of classical Chinese literature, and one of Sun Wukong's poems is considered a profound insight into the suffering of life. The poem is an epiphany of all the dilemmas and trials in human nature. Sun Wukong's words are not only the beauty of literature, but also a deep reflection on the philosophy of life.
In this compelling story, we'll explore the Monkey King's verses and discover the intelligence and insight into human nature that lie within. How does Sun Wukong's journey to the West describe the pain of life in concise words?
After reading this poem about the reality of human nature, what kind of epiphany will you have? When we step into this wonderful world of classical literature, we feel the power of the Monkey King's poetic words and immerse ourselves in the life it describes.
i.The appearance of the Monkey King broke the essence of the human heart.
In ancient times, there was a Huaguo Mountain in the Oriental Divine Continent, and a group of monkeys lived on the mountain. Five hundred years ago, a fairy stone containing spiritual energy fell from the sky, smashed Huaguo Mountain, and gave birth to a talking monkey and hundreds of small monkeys. This smart and powerful monkey is the Monkey King Monkey King (hereinafter referred to as"Sun Dasheng"）。
1. The true dragon doesn't know anything about the nature of the three hundred years of the deep pool of Wukong's throne.
Sun Dasheng was smart and capable, and with the support of his friends, he soon became a veritable king of Huaguo Mountain. Under his leadership, all the huts lived in harmony, all the animals lived and worked in peace, and Huaguoshan experienced unprecedented prosperity and abundance.
After three hundred years of peaceful life, Sun Dasheng was tired of being the leader of the mountain. He watched several of his monkeys die of old age, and his heart was filled with fear - he was born of stone and should not die of old age. So, Sun Dasheng decided to leave Huaguo Mountain and travel across the ocean to find the secret method of immortality.
2.The world is full of disasters.
After an arduous trek, Sun Dasheng came to Nanfaku. Here, he took the name Sun Li and mixed with a group of people. At first, he always played tricks on people with his teeth and claws, but later, he gradually learned to dress and eat, learn to get along with people, and learn to be free from the world. But his career and interpersonal relationships were not satisfactory, and he experienced family bankruptcy, lawsuits, prisons, and was even sold to the mountains and forests to chop wood. All these tribulations made Sun Dasheng realize the impermanence of the world.
3.In one word, it breaks the mediocrity of the family and the country.
After staying in Nanyuan for a few years, Sun Dasheng sighed:"When will the competition for fame and fortune stop? Waking up early and going to bed late is not free. Riding a donkey and a mule, the official thinks he is king. I only care about food and clothing, why am I afraid of Hades taking the bait? I have no children and grandchildren who want to be rich, but none of them will turn back. A few simple words express the true meaning of the world: everyone is vying for fame and fortune, hoping to obtain higher status and wealth. Therefore, they can sacrifice sleep and endure toil; They chase power and wealth, even if their status and wealth are mediocre; People are busy and energetic, completely oblivious to the brevity of life. The honor and disgrace of their children and grandchildren is their greatest concern in this life.
This worldview broke the blind pursuit of fame and fortune by ordinary people, and made Sun Dasheng aware of the daily life and contradictions in the world, and realized his powerlessness in the red dust.
ii.The great sages failed to understand the nature of the mind, and the mortal world failed to promote awakening.
After returning from Nanzhan Buzhou, Sun Dasheng learned from Patriarch Bodhi the Seventy-two Transformations and the Method of Wandering, and finally came to the correct conclusion. With the transcendent mana of seventy-two changes, Sun Dasheng became very arrogant and looked down on the suffering of the mortal world even more. His arrogant heart that longs for fame and fortune dooms him to be content with the status quo and difficult to be happy.
1. The three major battles challenge the White Bone Spirit's Life and Death Planning Office.
Sun Dasheng's mana increased greatly, and he came to hell and made a big fuss with the king of Yama, demanding that the king of Yama erase the record of Huaguo Mountain and his book of life and death. This move challenged Hades' control over life and death in the Hades world, and also showed Sun Dasheng's persistent pursuit of immortality. The next day, Sun Dasheng created another incident in the Hehe Realm, where he swallowed the White Bone Spirit alive and offered it to the King of the Hehe Realm, thus increasing his prestige.
2.My fate has nothing to do with the Heavenly King.
Sun Dasheng had already shown that he was not born as a monkey in Nanzhan Buzhou, and now that he had returned to Huaguo Mountain, he didn't want to be just the leader of Huaguo Mountain. So, Sun Dasheng came to the Cloud Treasure Palace, knelt in front of the gods, and asked to make him canon"Monkey King"。The Jade Emperor refused, but stole the peach in the peach orchard and the immortal wine in the heavenly palace. He stole the peach from the peach orchard and stole the immortal wine from the heavenly palace.
3.In the end, it failed.
The gods besieged him for many days, but they were all repelled by Sun Dasheng. He almost overthrew the Heavenly Court ruled by the Jade Emperor until the Buddha appeared and crushed him under the Five Elements Mountain. Huaguo Mountain was destroyed, and Sun Dasheng paid the price of immortality.
Sun Dasheng went from the Great Heavenly Tribulation to the Sariputta Kingdom, and then to the Great Heavenly Tribulation, all the way forward, and finally fell into the hands of the world. His self-esteem was strong, and he paid a bloody lesson, realizing that strength alone was not enough. Perhaps from now on, he will understand that the pursuit of the world is ultimately futile, and that only a life of contentment and happiness can be happy.
iii.Mediocrity awakens the original intention that does not change.
Learn to go beyond"It is a rational choice and a way of life that the aborigines value. After imprisoning Sun Dasheng on the Five Elements Mountain for 500 years, Sun Dasheng can reflect on his own misunderstanding of transcendence in the world.
1.Five hundred years of precipitation in the study of Buddhism and enlightenment.
The five hundred years under the Five Elements Mountain are enough to soften Sun Dasheng's arrogant character. During this period, the Buddha personally taught him the teachings of the Buddha and made him understand"Karma"Truth: Everything he encountered in the past was caused by the evil causes he planted. Perhaps 500 years later, Sun Dasheng will be more humble than before and understand the helplessness of mortals.
2.Wukong saves the world, and the truth of the scriptures in the west is revealed.
500 years later, Sun Dasheng was finally freed from the shackles. With the help of Guanyin and Tang monks and apprentices, he officially began his journey to the west to learn scriptures. He is no longer arrogant and empty-sighted, but can tolerate and trust demons and monsters. During the journey of the four masters and apprentices, Sun Dasheng gradually realized the true meaning of sacrifice and wisdom. Learning scriptures from the West Heaven became the best opportunity for Sun Dasheng to purify his soul and improve his personality.
3.Repentance and satisfaction with the past.
When the gods return from the bloody path of the western heavens. When the four Sun Dasheng returned triumphantly, subdued demons and subdued demons, and found the true scriptures, he realized that all fame and fortune in the world are floating clouds. From the sin of disturbing the heavenly palace to the correctness of learning scriptures from the western heavens, he finally understood repentance and penance. Perhaps, he will live in seclusion in Huaguo Mountain and enjoy the joy of mountains and forests. Or, he will give up his attachment to immortality and enjoy his old age in peace. No matter what the road ahead is, Sun Dasheng's heart has felt a little more peaceful in the world.
Sun Wukong's Zen poems seem simple, but they tell the true meaning of life that has remained unchanged for thousands of years. When we also encounter difficulties in the world, we can suddenly look back and understand the true meaning of this Zen poem: don't forget your heart for fame. When we ride a donkey and want to ride a horse, when we have tasted the taste of prime minister and we can't get enough of it, we are repeating the mistakes of thousands of people. We came empty-handed and got nothing. Living in the moment is the happiest.
Eat while walking. For the sake of eternal life for future generations, do not be exhausted; Our own divine justice is behind us. Contentment is happiness, and the goal is peace. This is the true meaning of life given to us by the Zen poem "Journey to the West". When the wind rises, you and I must always introspect, do not lose our hearts, do not forget our original intentions...