Zhang Shaofei came forward and said: "This bee is just like those of us who practice in the temple. Do you think it can escape from being trapped in the Zen hall surrounded by four walls and go to the vast world of freedom?" ?”
Zen Master Rude followed Zhang Shaofei's hand and saw that the bee was flying "buzzing, buzzing" in the meditation hall. It wanted to fly to the outside world where the flowers were blooming, but it always hit the transparent gauze on the window. Paper. The bee was not discouraged and flapped its wings again, flying to the window on the other side and hitting the gauze paper covering the window again. It circled left and right and tried many times, but it hit the wall in vain. It was unable to fly out to the vast world outside and get close to the lovely nature...
Seeing Master Rude's focused expression, Zhang Shaofei pointed at the bee, then pointed at the window paper, and raised his voice: "Look at how hardworking the bee is, but it can't find a way out. There are so many wonderful things here and outside. The world is only separated by a thin layer of window paper."
Zen Master Rude pondered: "Is there only a thin layer of window paper between us and the outside world?"
Zhang Shaofei strolled to the window and lightly poked the window paper with his index finger. A small hole was poked in the window paper.
"What do you mean?" Zen Master Ru De looked at it confusedly, and saw the bee flying out of the hole in the window paper and going to the flowers to collect honey.
Zhang Shaofei raised his voice: "You see, once this thin layer of window paper is pierced, it will be a new world for the bees. In life, good and evil, good and bad, high and low, are just the difference of one thought. Isn’t the way we practice Zen the same as before our eyes?!”
Although Zhang Shaofei's words were brief, they were as deafening as the thunder of yellow bells and drums, and caused a strong resonance in Zen Master Rude's heart. He was so stunned that his mouth opened wide and he couldn't close it for a long time. A flash of inspiration flashed through his mind, and his eyes suddenly lit up. He had spent so much time and energy in this temple reading the green lanterns and yellow scrolls, studying hard, practicing hard, and memorizing, but it had never been like this before. With a clear mind and a clear mind, the realm in front of me was so open, and suddenly I felt that the entire meditation hall became brighter.
Zhang Shaofei continued: "If you practice cultivation, you just delve into the numerous scriptures, interpret the profound teachings, and adhere to the unchanging norms of practice. You will only become a bookworm. Meditation will only be a lot of hard work, half the result with twice the result, and it is difficult to understand it. The true meaning. If you combine meditation with the present moment, you can activate the wisdom of life. When you are confused, you will be led by the Buddhist sutras, and after you realize your mind, you can turn around the sutras!"
Zen Master Ru De pondered the meaning of Zhang Shaofei's words. The more he pondered, the more he understood its connotation: "When you are confused, you will be led by Buddhist scriptures to turn around. After you realize your mind, you can turn around by yourself?"
Zhang Shaofei said loudly: "If you have a calm mind, why bother to keep the precepts, and if you walk straight, why practice meditation?! If you practice one thought, the Dharma body will be like a Buddha. If you realize one thought, all living beings will be Buddhas."
Zen Master Ru De was deeply moved when he heard Zhang Shaofei's teachings that directly addressed people's hearts: "Amitabha, the poor monk thought that after becoming a monk, he would let go of all his delusional thoughts, and he would be carefree in the world of mortals, and his six roots would be pure. He would diligently recite and read scriptures day and night in the temple, twenty As time goes by, I believe that by relying on this path, I will be able to achieve enlightenment and realize Bodhi in the future, but in fact I am trapped in jail. Today I met a benefactor, and the poor monk seemed to see the dim light of the meditation lamp, illuminating his lost path. ; Let me brush away the clouds and fog in front of my eyes, and my confusion will be widened, and I will be able to understand the past and the present."
Zhang Shaofei said humbly: "Master, don't hold me up so high. You must know that falling from a high place is uncomfortable!"
Knowing that he had met an expert, Zen Master Rude said sincerely: "Donor, in Tianlu Temple, the young monks have returned to their Zen rooms to rest. Now there is silence, only you and me. We might as well talk about entering the world and transcending it. If you have any insights, please tell me."
Zhang Shaofei: "A lamp can eliminate a thousand years of darkness, and a single intelligence can eliminate ten thousand years of stupidity. The best way to eliminate misery in a person's life is not to be stained by the hustle and bustle of the world, and to cultivate the mind and nature. The Buddha's teachings are in the world, and they are not separated from the world. Seeking Bodhi after leaving the world, It's like asking for a rabbit's horn. The path to enlightenment is achieved both physically and mentally. Your own nature is inherently pure, and you can become a Buddha by seeing your nature."
Zen Master Ru De: "Although poor monks live in seclusion in the mountains and old forests, over the years, there have been hundreds of traveling monks from all over the world who have visited Daishan Temple and Tianlu Temple. They have brought here wonderful stories about the disputes between the government and the opposition, the changes in Buddhism, etc. The silent mountains and forests allow me to see the outside world."
Zhang Shaofei: "Really?"
Zen Master Ru De said in a pious and admiring tone: "If you don't talk about the far things, let's talk about the near ones. Humanity says that our Xinzhou area is a wild and barren land, but there is a unique genius who shocked Buddhism."
Zhang Shaofei had a vague premonition of what Zen Master Ru De in front of him would continue to say, so he asked knowingly: "A genius? Master, which one are you talking about?"
Zen Master Rude's words and sounds are like pearls falling on a jade plate: "Hui, Neng!"
"Who is he?" Zhang Shaofei showed surprise on his face, trying his best to control himself and pretending not to know.
Zen Master Ru De raised his finger in the direction of Longshan, and his words flowed out like the stream in the Tianlu Mountain Canyon: "I heard that he was just a firewood collector in Xialu Village, Longshan. The wandering monk from the north told the poor monk A few years ago, the situation in Dongchan Temple in Hubei Province was changing. The Fifth Patriarch Hongren knew that he was old and thirsty for talents, so he used verses to find out the practice of the monks in the temple to determine the person who would receive the lamp. Senior Brother Shenxiu originally had a lot of eyesight. Juan, a man of great talent, wrote a verse, "The body is like a bodhi tree, and the mind is like a mirror. Always wipe it diligently, and don't let it become like dust." I thought I could defeat the others and come out on top. Unexpectedly, The unknown handyman Lu Huineng came out of nowhere. He won the favor of Master Hongren with his verse: "The Bodhi tree has no tree, and the mirror is not a stand. There is nothing in the first place, so how can it attract dust." Finally, the fifth ancestor Hongren The master secretly passed on the ancestral cassock and golden bowl to him at the third watch of the day. Buddhism should be far away from the place of right and wrong, but unexpectedly it caused a huge turmoil."
Zhang Shaofei inquired: "A sudden wind and thunder broke out in Huangmeidong Zen Temple, shaking the Buddhist altar. I wonder what the master's advice is?"
Zen Master Ru De said seriously: "Amitabha, although the poor monk is far away from the ancestral court, he is not an outsider. Important Buddhist affairs are also the affairs of the poor monk, so we should keep them in mind. The right and wrong are indeed difficult to judge. But I think Master Hongren has experienced the ups and downs of Buddhism and is used to the ups and downs of the world. After many comparisons, he decided to suddenly enlighten the Dharma and selected a person who suddenly appeared in the world to teach him the mantle. He must have his own unique insight and wisdom. Visions of the big picture for the future.”
After listening to what the other party said, Zhang Shaofei knew that he was leaning towards the Sudden Enlightenment sect, and also knew that this kind monk would not harm him. He said: "Master practices Zen, not to be involved in the ups and downs of the world, nor to be swayed by worldly prejudices. He has his own uniqueness." His insights are admired by today’s people.”
