Master Hongyi was originally named Li Shutong. After he returned from studying in Japan, he worked as a teacher and editor. Later, he was shaved as a monk, and his dharma name was Hongyi, an old man named Yixian. Later, he was honored as Master Hongyi.
Li Shutong was born on 18801October 23rd. When he was five years old, his father died, and his thoughts were influenced. In addition, influenced by studying Buddhist culture at home, Li Shutong began to recite the mercy mantra when he was a child, and carefully planted the Buddhist roots.
Li Shutong has a good family background, so he received a good education from an early age. /kloc-at the age of 0/5, he was able to write poetry, perhaps because he lacked fatherly love since childhood, and wrote such a poem that was not commensurate with his age. "Life is still like the western hills, and wealth is like frost on the grass." 15 of the age, it should be full of vigor and vitality, but Li Shutong has already thought about life, and his mind has far surpassed that of his peers.
On the evening of June 30, 2008, 1965438+ told him that his apprentice and his wife had become monks and had never seen his wife and children again. From then on, Master Hongyi began to learn Buddhism and lived a simple life.
194 1 passed away on August 28th, leaving the word "mixed sorrow and joy" as his last words, and Master Hongyi passed away. Throughout Master Hongyi's life, it can be said that he lost his father at the age of 5 and his mother at the age of 25. He was sad to see through the world of mortals when he was young. After becoming a monk, he devoted himself to studying Buddhism, carefree, and finally understood Buddhism. This is happiness.