The brand-new Haiyun Temple actually looked very shabby in the past, with only four monks in it. Even because it is on the top of the mountain, there is no water, electricity and signal. Monks should be self-sufficient in fetching water, boiling water, making a fire and cooking.
Coupled with the inconvenient transportation, the Huangni Road is completely muddy when it rains, and the rain can spread under the lotus platform of the Bodhisattva, making this temple even more deserted. There are no tourists visiting all the year round, and villagers are unwilling to burn incense and worship Buddha. Naturally, there is no incense, and it looks like a truly isolated ancient Buddhist temple.
But under a very coincidental opportunity, Haiyun Temple ushered in his turn. A 30-member sightseeing group saw the dilapidated Haiyun Temple, and on a whim, they wanted to invest in repairing Haiyun Temple. In addition, with their help, it is only a matter of time before the temple of Haiyun is completely transformed.
These 30 people looked at Haiyun Temple, which has undergone great changes, become magnificent and has the majesty of a treasure hall. They are very gratified and have a sense of belonging. During this time, they read Buddhist scriptures together and discussed Buddhism with the monks in the temple. They have rich experiences and indelible beliefs. So, after consulting with * * * *, they all decided to stay in this Yunhai Temple, shave their heads and become monks, stay away from the hustle and bustle of the metropolis, convert to Buddhism, and concentrate on learning Buddhism.
Since then, Haiyun Temple on the top of fairy mountain Mountain in Dazhou City, Sichuan Province has become a place of crouching tiger, hidden dragon. There are not as few monks here as before, but many "people with destiny" and become "prosperous". Before becoming a monk, they were all social elites. They not only have high academic qualifications, but also have a carefree life, but they finally chose to give up everything and convert to my Buddha and become a member of Haiyun Temple.
Although 30 monks who graduated from graduate schools have since settled in Haiyun Temple, abandoned their distractions and started the road of closed-door practice, can they really get rid of the hubbub and devote themselves to practicing Buddhism?
You know, they not only have parents at home, most of them are graduate students who have read a lot of poetry books, but also undergraduates and even doctoral students from famous universities. They are hot top talents from outside. Some of them are corporate executives, some are university teachers, and some are valuable talents of banks, Chinese Academy of Sciences and the government. They earn millions a year and have a bright future.
In fact, at first they entered the society with confidence, but gradually, they found that this was not the life they wanted, so they formed a sightseeing group and 30 like-minded friends went out to find a place to stay until they met Haiyun Temple, an ancient temple dating back to the Three Kingdoms period. Here, they feel the sense of accomplishment of building a temple with their own hands, and they also feel the peace and harmony they have always wanted. Becoming a monk is not an impulse, but their decision after careful consideration.
The quiet life in the temple is far from the original modern living environment, but it gives them a sense of belonging. In fact, each of them has his own pursuit and ideas when he becomes a monk, which is by no means novel and blind obedience. Some people become monks because of emotional frustration; Others are tired of seeing through the intrigue between social officialdom and workplace; Some people are devout Buddhists themselves, with no attachments ... different reasons make them make the same choice, that is, they become monks and settle in Haiyun Temple.
What's the situation now? Being a monk here, the monthly salary is only a few hundred thousand, and the life is poor, not to mention cutting off family ties and ending the dust. Can parents agree? In fact, they are all monks without telling their families, and it is useless for their parents to know. This incident is also very sad. Therefore, these graduate students know that they are ashamed of their parents, and they have built a "filial piety hall" next to the temple, and they are also preparing to build a living area for their parents to live temporarily or permanently, which is also a negligible compensation for their parents.
There is no majestic mountain gate of the Great Temple, only the main hall and the humble dormitory, no entertainment, only the ancient Buddha with blue lanterns. In the early morning, when people outside were still asleep, they had already got up to worship Buddha and went down to work. They live in harmony with the rest of the world, study Buddhism, grow vegetables and water, and participate in the expansion of temples. As night falls, people of the same age in the metropolis begin a colorful nightlife. They fall asleep after reading the scriptures early, and their lives are regular and full.
This neglected Shan Ye Temple was originally unknown, but now when it comes to Haiyun Temple, all Buddhists will praise Xueba Buddhist group. More and more believers come here from thousands of miles away. Haiyun Temple is different from the past and changes with each passing day. These masters of learning to bully monks are still working, still building, still working hard and still at peace.
So these graduated monks still live a full and happy life here. Although these masters are poor, they are far away from the intrigue of big cities and the complexity of interpersonal relationships. What could be better for them? They are in a quiet and peaceful place, facing the wisdom accumulated in Buddhist scriptures for thousands of years, surrounded by like-minded partners, and living a life they yearn for.