Buddhism believes that relics are symbols of the highest state of spiritual attainment, which can only be attained by truly virtuous monks. As a certain eminent monk said, "I do not pursue worldly honor and material accumulation, and everything after my death is simple, and I do not need any form of cremation and the preservation of relics." ”
As time goes by, we are approaching the special day of February 5, 2023, as the great Nebula Mage will leave this world on this day.
So, what commendable merits did he have in his later years? What is the attitude of this enlightened monk towards his family? More importantly, have they succeeded in burning relics?
The core idea of the original text is to ask Gen Xingyun what merits he had in his later years, his attitude towards his family, and whether he had burned the relics. The new copy retains these core ideas, but makes it more fluid and easy to understand by modifying the word order and vocabulary.
Before deciding to practice, his name was Li Guoshen and he was born in 1927. His parents named him "Guoshen", which means that he should remember that the country is going through difficult times and inspire him to fight for the future of the country.
This is the deepest love of a poor family for the motherland, and it is also the cause that Li Guoshen and later Master Xingyun have devoted their lives to, but although their paths are different, their goals are the same.
Master Xingyun joined the Kuomintang in his early years, and in 1986 he became a party adviser to the Kuomintang, and two years later he was elected as a member of the ** review committee. Since then, the Nebula Mage has been given the title of "Political Monk" on his head, which is one of the reasons why he has been attacked.
With an open-minded and clear mindset, Master Nebula emphasized that caring about politics is not the same as interfering in politics, and that politicians are also members of the human race. He believes that as a Buddhist, his own ** should not be troubled by the distinction between blue and green, but should be guided by the teachings of Buddhism.
Using science as an example, Master Nebula pointed out that although science has no borders, scientists have their own nationality, and this example aims to show that politicians, like scientists, have their own identities and backgrounds, and cannot be simply divided into good and bad, but should be viewed with an objective and rational attitude.
At the 2009 World Buddhist Forum in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, Venerable Xingyun uttered a shocking statement: "There are no Taiwanese in Taiwan, and no one in Taiwan is Chinese."
He always adhered to justice and his heart was full of love for the motherland. Therefore, after the two sides of the strait were able to communicate normally, Venerable Xingyun not only used the power of Foguang Temple to establish clinics and schools in Taiwan, but also often reached out to help the people in Taiwan during natural disasters.
At the same time, when the mainland encounters difficulties, he will also go to the aid with supplies with the **.
In 2008, the people of Wenchuan were concerned about the disaster area, and the rescue team organized by Master Xingyun of Foguang Temple was particularly eye-catching. After 12 years, although the master was in poor health and needed to go to the hospital for dialysis frequently, after hearing that Chinese mainland was fighting the epidemic and lacked epidemic prevention materials, he once again showed his great love spirit by buying a large number of masks from overseas and shipping them to the mainland.
Throughout his life, Master Nebula was passionate about philanthropy and never hesitated to contribute his wealth to help others through difficult times. However, for himself, he has always adhered to a thrifty and simple style, and a bowl of somen noodles can meet his needs.
His attitude towards food is not only about taste and quality, but more importantly about making it enough for everyone. This spirit of selfless dedication stems from the hardships of his childhood, and has become his lifelong habit and belief.
Master Nebula did not hesitate to donate supplies and donations, which shows that he is not short of financial resources.
While these cornflowers may not be comparable to the caramel and creamy popcorn made with modern techniques, they carry the memories of Nebula's childhood and a deep nostalgia for his hometown.
He was born in the war-torn years, and despite the hardships of life, the smell of those corn blossoms warmed and comforted him. It's not just the taste of food, it's a part of his life, an emotional sustenance he can't forget.
In 1937, my father went out for business, but he never returned. In order to escape the war and find their father, their mother led their siblings on a fleeing journey. Nanjing, a city traumatized by history, witnessed the thrilling escape of Master Xingyun in Nanjing.
Fortunately, he managed to avoid the disaster. Later, by chance, he chose to become a monk and practice, and obtained the Dharma name of "Wu Che", which he later gave himself a name.
Venerable Xingyun was a monk at a young age, and in addition to his daily practice, he was also responsible for managing books in the monastery, so that he had the opportunity to read and learn. The more you read, the deeper your understanding of the Dharma, and the more you want to learn.
These experiences became an integral part of his memories.
In 1949, Venerable Xingyun entered Jiaoshan Buddhist College, which is known as the "Peking University of Buddhism". Two years later, he led a team to Taiwan to spread Buddhism, but unfortunately he was mistaken for a "spy" by the Kuomintang and suffered from severe torture.
After returning to the light, the plump body that was originally like "Maitreya Buddha" became skinny. Ordinary people will inevitably have resentment after experiencing hardships, but Venerable Xingyun repaid his grievances with virtue and crossed people with kindness, which not only eliminated the hostility of local Buddhist temples in Taiwan against him, but also further promoted the exchange and development of Buddhist culture on both sides of the strait.
Although Master Xingyun is in Taiwan, he is concerned about the mainland. There is nostalgia in the afterglow of Kaohsiung, and Master Xingyun also has a deep sense of homesickness. He and his mother have been separated from each other for decades, and his thoughts are growing day by day.
Whenever the Chinese New Year comes, he always sees the fragrant corn flowers of his childhood, and at the same time, he will bow down to the northwest where his mother is located, in order to express his deep longing for his hometown.
Venerable Nebula has experienced hardships throughout his life, and in his later years he was plagued by illness, but he has always remained optimistic, and even told the medical team that "monks are not afraid of death". Even at the age of 85, he still wrote a will in advance, only 5,000 words, in addition to stating that he had no relics, and also proposed that if someone wants to pay tribute, they can sing the Buddhist song of "human sound" or write a few words to express their hearts.
We were deeply moved by his freedom and tolerance.
Master Nebula's plan was elaborate, but it was not fully implemented, and its roots lay in his protégés**.
Master Nebula had expected his ** to inherit his career, but the final result was a big disappointment. Scientific research has confirmed that relics are actually just crystals formed during the burning process of human bones, which is far from the beautiful vision of the mage.
Master Nebula's ** claims to have found 25 relics in the mage's body, but this seems to defy common sense. However,"Taiwan authorities"However, he used this incident to hype up in order to obtain more benefits, which undoubtedly disturbed the peace of the mage after his death.
Despite this, Master Xingyun has worked for the peaceful reunification of the two sides of the strait all his life, and he deserves our respect. Reference: Master Xingyun passed away, Han Yu: He has been hard along the way, and his words and teachings are respectable - Global Network Master Xingyun's will before his death was announced: There are no relics, and all cumbersome procedures have been canceled - surging.