Nowadays, few people go to temples, and the number of incense offerings is decreasing.
However, there is one temple that is still active, and for no other reason than that it is inhabited by a handsome monk.
A monk at Pu'an Monastery named Shi Mingxin found that there were few fires and incense burning, so in order to attract tourists to come and pay respects, he registered a social media account to post about the daily situation of the temple.
Because of his handsome appearance and charming scenery, he quickly attracted the attention of many people, but at the same time, he was also troubled by his appearance, and someone even directly suggested that he be vulgar and gave him a luxury car on the spot.
I have completely forgotten the troubles of the world, but may the benefactor cherish himself, how is his life now? What is it like in a temple?
In the current era dominated by short **, many Internet celebrities are short-lived, and few people can stick to their original intentions and remain active for a long time.
However, in this fast-paced era, there is a monk who has become the focus of the whole network with his appearance, and what is even more surprising is that this monk actually gave up his job as a civil servant and chose to become a monk.
His ** often shows the beauty of the temple and his daily life, and he is the interpretation heart of Pu'an Temple.
So why did he become the center of attention?
Shi Mingxin did not live in Buddhism since he was a child, he was originally an ordinary child, and he was also an only child, and his name was Jin Hanjie at first.
Although he was pampered by his parents, excelled in his studies, and was handsome, unlike other boys, he preferred to be quiet and often sat alone in the corner and read.
When Jin Hanjie grew up, because of his rich reading experience, he showed the ability to think independently in school, and often asked many difficult questions that even teachers could not answer.
Although his knowledge of ancient culture was not very deep, it sparked his interest even more.
Unable to find anyone to answer his question, Kim decided to find the answer on his own and consult various books. However, the problems have become more and more numerous, and the difficulty has gradually increased, and sometimes it is even considered to be "digging into the horns".
Despite this, he does not care what others think and still lives according to his own ideas.
Under the persuasion of his parents, he subsequently became a civil servant, and because of his good looks and outstanding abilities, he became the object of everyone's pursuit, but did not get pleasure from it.
Until by chance, he heard the Buddhist song "Samsara", which changed his life and led him to find inner peace.
He began to study Buddhism and then eventually chose to take refuge in Buddhism. In December 2006, he came to Tiantai Guoqing Monastery to express his determination to become a monk.
At first, the host did not immediately promise him. Because many people choose this path only out of impulse, the host fears that Kim Hanjie may also be the same.
Therefore, he had to return home. Over the next three years, Kim developed a strong interest in Buddhism.
He devoted a lot of time to reading Buddhist scriptures, and also actively participated in Buddhist lectures all over the country, profoundly understanding Buddhist theory. Jin Hanjie's parents also gradually accepted their son's choice.
In 2009, at Pu'an Monastery, Jin Hanjie accepted the ordination of monks, changed his name to Shi Mingxin, and was admitted to the Chinese Buddhist Academy, where he began his career as a monk.
In the course of studying at the Buddhist College, Shi Mingxin not only enriched his own spiritual experience, but also extensively dabbled in many disciplines such as English, Japanese, calligraphy, tea ceremony, **, etc. In addition, he also shared his insights and daily life through Weibo.
In 2013, after graduating from the Buddhist College of China, Shi Mingxin returned to his hometown of Pu'an Monastery.
When he returned to his hometown, he found that the temple was in a dilapidated condition, so he decided to work on the renovation with some of his classmates.
His yard is full of succulents, especially a few giant cacti.
In addition, he also played basketball with the monks of the temple, showing his lively side.
Through their efforts, the dilapidated courtyard has been revitalized in recent years, and now the temple has been filled with dogs, a turtle and a peacock, like a paradise.
His handsome appearance attracted a large number of viewers to Pu'an Temple to "check in", and then someone uploaded his real ** to the Internet, which unexpectedly had a serious impact on his life.
His handsome appearance and muscular figure attracted many female fans, who flocked to Pu'an Temple, not to worship incense, but to take photos with him.
Shi Mingxin was unmoved by the influx of female pilgrims. He firmly stated that he had dedicated himself to the Buddha and would not return to the world, but only wished to always accompany the ancient Buddha and listen to the Buddha's voice.
Despite the disappointment of the female pilgrims, there were still people who kept coming to confess and pester.
When Shi Mingxin went out for a meeting, a female pilgrim didn't even let him go, and kept sending him messages, expressing her willingness to accompany him in the temple for the rest of her life, and put down her arrogance: "I must marry you." This bothered Shi Mingxin and eventually had to call the police.
These experiences did not shake the original intention of the mind. He still adheres to a compassionate and tolerant heart, and is not swayed by external fame and fortune.
Leaving the distractions of the world, he let go of fame and fortune in the world and chose the lonely ancient temple in the mountains. He pursues his heart's desires, but also misses the opportunity to spend time with his parents.
His father died a few years ago at the age of 67, which is a regrettable event for Shi Mingxin. His mother is still alive and occasionally comes to the temple to offer incense.
Now, Shakti lives a comfortable and pleasant life, taking care of flowers and trees in the temple, exercising, surpassing his late father, and guarding the purity of the Buddhist sect.
In Shi Mingxin's view, he did not pursue a path of cultivation in isolation, but preached Buddhism and saved sentient beings in ancient temples and paradises in the mountains.
What he seeks is inner peace, and he hopes to attract more people to pay attention to Buddhism and understand the true meaning of Buddhism through his efforts.
He exemplifies the life and beliefs of a modern monk, not only passing on the Dharma in ancient temples, but also sharing his spiritual experience in the Internet age. He is not bound by preconceived notions of tradition, and looks at mundane trivial matters with a normal heart.
He went through the transformation from a high-achieving student to a civil servant to a monk, and each stage required great courage and determination.
His experience proves to the world that letting go of worldly material pursuits and choosing inner peace is a firm choice he has always made.
When he was a child, he liked to meditate on the roof of the building to meditate on the problems of life, and now he has become the abbot of the temple, this young man who has a clear heart, chooses to enter the Buddhist practice, his life story is like the protagonist in **, has always adhered to his beliefs, and constantly strives to pursue.
Although his life has become more colorful because of the attention on the Internet, he has never been lost by these external aura.
Instead, he sees this interest as an opportunity to spread the wisdom of Buddhism by sharing the beauty of Pu'an Monastery and his own experience through the Internet.
I hope everyone can listen to their inner voice and find what truly makes them happy.
In the journey of life, you may face ** and confusion, but only by sticking to your original intention and guarding your inner peace can you truly obtain the path of cultivation.