Today, in the 21st century, contemporary young people are increasingly inclined to pursue self-realization and spiritual satisfaction when faced with life and career choices.
A girl named Liu Jinghua is such a representative of the courage to pursue self-worth and spiritual realm. Born in Harbin in 1991,
Liu Jinghua originally had enviable conditions: a superior family background, outstanding academics, and a talent for dancing. However, the trajectory of her life was completely changed by the failure of a marriage.
At the age of 21, Liu Jinghua's marriage with her husband came to an end, and this short marriage made her deeply appreciate the impermanence of life and the emptiness of the spirit.
Faced with the setbacks of life, Liu Jinghua did not choose to indulge in the pain of the past, but decided to completely change her lifestyle. She chose to become a Taoist monk, devoted herself to Taoist practice, and began a new journey in life.
Before choosing to become a monk, Liu Jinghua's life had been deeply influenced by Taoist culture. Her grandmother was a Taoist and her aunt was a Buddhist nun, and the religious atmosphere in the family set the stage for her later choices.
Coupled with her deep interest in Taoist culture, all this provided a solid spiritual support for her final choice to become a monk.
In 2012, Liu Jinghua officially entered the Huang Shizhen Taoist sect in Qinghua Palace, Shaanxi Province, and began her Taoist spiritual life.
Here, she found the peace and freedom that she longed for in her heart, and her daily practice and study allowed her soul to be purified and sublimated like never before.
In just a few years, Liu Jinghua's cultivation and moral cultivation have been significantly improved, and her outlook on life and values have also undergone fundamental changes.
At the age of 25, Liu Jinghua was selected by the Taoist Association and sent to Juxian Temple in Xipo Village, Fufeng County, as the host, and became a young Taoist abbot. In the face of this dilapidated and almost deserted Taoist temple, Liu Jinghua did not flinch, but gradually won the respect and trust of the villagers with a tolerant and tenacious heart. She used the knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine she learned to treat the villagers, and warmed the people around her with her sincerity and kindness. With her efforts, Juxianguan gradually rejuvenated and became the spiritual destination of the locals.
In 2017, an interview called "Seeking the Dao" pushed Liu Jinghua to the forefront of heated discussions on the Internet, and her beautiful appearance and extraordinary experience made her synonymous with "China's most beautiful Taoist priest" for a while.
However, in the face of attention and controversy from the outside world, Liu Jinghua has always maintained a peaceful heart, and she believes that the spread of Taoist culture and the purification of people's hearts are far more important than personal fame and fortune.
Today, Liu Jinghua not only continues her practice and teaching at Juxianguan, but also actively uses online platforms to share Taoist culture and convey Taoist wisdom and life philosophy to more people. Her life is simple and fulfilling, and she strives every day to inherit and promote traditional Chinese culture.
Liu Jinghua's story is a microcosm of contemporary young people's pursuit of self-realization and spiritual satisfaction. In this fast-changing society, Liu Jinghua's story is like a clear stream, reminding us that while pursuing material prosperity, we should not ignore inner peace and spiritual abundance. Although her lifestyle is different, her dedication to traditional culture and the pursuit of spiritual values are something that everyone can learn and think about.
Liu Jinghua proved with her own practical actions that true happiness does not lie in the external environment, but in the depths of the soul. Her experience tells us that only when we find inner peace and meaning in life can we live our true selves and enjoy every sincerity and beauty that life brings.