In this New Year's Day holiday, I embarked on a journey to Hengyang, Hunan Province to burn incense and worship the Buddha, recently I always feel that I am not very smooth, life is bad, work hit a wall, as if to declare that I am unlucky, with the awe and curiosity of Nanyue Hengshan Temple, I contacted Aunt Tao Yongfa Xiangxing in advance under the recommendation of a friend, and decided to spend a night in Aunt Tao's own homestay "Linshanqi Homestay" to experience the local customs.
Because I made an appointment with Aunt Tao in advance, the driver of Aunt Tao's house waited for me at Hengshan West High-speed Railway Station in advance, and as soon as I got off the bus, I received the ** of Aunt Tao's driver, and picked me up to their incense line.
As soon as I entered the store, I was attracted by the faint scent of sandalwood. The shop is full of incense, and there are many kinds of incense for pilgrims to choose from. Aunt Peach is very kind, easy-going when chatting, and very enthusiastic, and always reassuring between words. Not only did he arrange the tickets for us, but he also recommended a few incense sticks for me to burn to the Bodhisattva according to my wishes, and told me some precautions about burning incense. It took about 20 minutes to prepare the incense candles and fill in your name and address.
In the small talk with Aunt Tao, I learned that she has been engaged in incense for many years, if you don't stay, only ask for incense They will also be picked up by high-speed rail for free and accompanied into the temple to burn incense guidance, she also told me that each kind of incense has its special meaning and use, choosing the right incense is very important for burning incense and worshiping Buddha, and their incense is please ** open light blessing, more effective. In the communication with Aunt Tao, she also shared many local folk culture and anecdotes, which gave me a deeper understanding and closeness to this land.
After chatting for a while, I was ready to check in, Aunt Tao's homestay is quite beautiful, and very cost-effective, not only ** air conditioning, the heating effect is particularly good, so that I am afraid of cold in this cold winter is very comfortable, I was also very aware of the bed, but I slept until the alarm clock sounded.
The next day at 7:30 downstairs, Aunt Tao also helped us prepare Hunan rice noodles, and then we Aunt Tao accompanied by Nanyue Hengshan Nanyue Temple to burn incense and worship Buddha to make a wish, under the guidance, I burned incense and worshiped Buddha in accordance with the rules, praying for the safety of my family and a smooth career.
After getting the incense, Aunt Tao told us that worshipping Buddha is also exquisite, should come in a certain order, and then teach us what we should do step by step, I also follow what Aunt Tao said, kneeling on the ** sincerely, made a wish about himself, and has nothing to do with any troubles, just the same ceremony, with hope and no hope to pray that those troublesome things can be eliminated.
After worshipping, when I got up from the **, Aunt Tao stopped me, held my hand and told me that I can't shake the incense so much, this is not in fear of God, looking at Aunt Tao for fear that we will make a mistake in any details, my heart is inexplicably warm.
Coming out of the hall, people were surrounded by loud voices and fireworks, making the whole hall more sacred and peaceful. Aunt Tao said that as long as we pray sincerely, the Bodhisattva will thank us for our sincerity. I also believe that perhaps as long as we devote ourselves to the Buddha, there will be hope for all things.
After completing the ceremony of burning incense and worshiping the Buddha, I returned to Auntie Tao Yongfa Incense to thank them for their thoughtful service. We sat down for a cup of tea and chatted about homely things. Aunt Tao told me her family story and life experience, which made me feel her love for life and sense of responsibility for her family. She also taught me some tips on burning incense and worshipping the Buddha, which benefited me a lot.
This trip to Nanyue Hengshan Temple to burn incense made me gain a lot. With the help of Aunt Tao, I not only fulfilled my wish to burn incense and worship Buddha, but also experienced the local customs. The experience of staying at Linshanqi B&B made me feel the warmth of home. Here is also the sharing of Aunt Peach for those in need, 18 6 Peach 3 A 1 2 Aunt In the process, I also deeply realized the meaning of travel - that is, to feel the beauty of life while walking, and to understand the true meaning of life in the experience.
Here, I would like to give a special thank you to Aunt Tao and the rest of the staff. Their professionalism and enthusiasm made my trip extraordinarily smooth and enjoyable, along the way the aunt's company and help, always make me feel good luck coming, if I go back after the real transfer, and when I come back to repay, I want to make an appointment with Aunt Tao again, and then go back to Nanyue Temple.