The first time he came into contact with the so-called enlightenment, Lin Xiaolu felt a feeling that seemed to be "simple" but he had no idea how to start.
After studying with Shuai Shuai Ya for so long, he has basically figured out the meaning of the Yi Jing, but when asked to understand it, he is very confused. After all, things like the past, the future, and the so-called Qi of all things are either some abstractions. The concept is either invisible or intangible, which makes him feel like he doesn't even have a reference. How can he understand this? Are you fantasizing in your own head?
At the table, Lin Xiaolu frowned, and then hesitantly asked the first question:
"Sir, when should students start this enlightenment?"
"You can start at any time." Kong Zhongni across the table looked very relaxed, sipping tea leisurely and smiling:
"Everything people do, even meaningless little things, is useful. Lao Cao believes that in fact, everyone is enlightening from birth, and life is the greatest path, from birth to death. It’s over, so Xiaoyou Lin doesn’t have to worry, because you are already in the process of enlightenment.”
Hearing this, Lin Xiaolu was stunned for a moment, and then he remembered that when he was at Wuxin Temple, Master Wuxin seemed to have said similar words to him. At that time, after practicing every day, he would accompany Master Wuxin to farm and water the fields. Turning over the soil, although these may be meaningless little things to the cultivator, he did feel a peace and happiness that he had never experienced before while farming.
Perhaps, that is the so-called enlightenment?
Lin Xiaolu thought for a moment, then looked at Kong Zhongni respectfully and asked again:
"Sir, the student would like to ask, the past, the future, and all the qi. If the student wants to understand these, where should he start?"
Hearing this question, Kong Zhongni pondered for a moment, and the handsome duck on the side also showed a thinking look. Not long after, Kong Zhongni answered:
"Little friend Lin can start from the past. I think this is a relatively simple step. Little friend Lin can ask some of his friends around him about their past. He can also look back at his own past to see if he can get some insights from it."
Hearing these words, Lin Xiaolu suddenly felt strange.
He felt that this so-called enlightenment was a bit hazy and nonsense.
Understanding these will bring about growth in strength? He found it unrealistic.
Because Lin Xiaolu himself has his own logic. In his logic, no matter how hard you work, you may not get anything, but you will definitely get something, even if it is a lesson, an accumulation, etc.
And his purpose has been clear from beginning to end, that is, to break out of the old Niubi realm and become a King of the realm that can rival the monks in the Heavenly Realm.
But according to his logic, asking about other people's past and looking back on his own past have nothing to do with improving one's skills. Although it is true that no matter how hard you work, you will gain something, but he is here to improve his cultivation. , and he feels that this kind of thing has nothing to do with cultivation. Even if he can gain some insights, it is not compatible with improving cultivation, so he doesn't really want to do it.
Therefore, after struggling for a while, he directly questioned again:
"Sir, if a person succeeds in enlightenment, can he really improve his cultivation? What is the principle? The student really feels that enlightenment has nothing to do with improving his cultivation."
When this question was asked, the handsome duck on the side looked at Lin Xiaolu in shock. He felt that he could no longer answer the questions that the boss asked now. Unlike before, he could answer every question he asked. .
Is this growth?
Across the table, Kong Zhongni pondered for a while and then said:
“If a person succeeds in enlightenment, the first thing he gets is an understanding of the rules.
Secondly, there will be an expanded integration of “Tao” itself. "
He raised a finger:
"for example.
I understood the Tao through books and words, created the "Confucianism", and opened up a path for scholars all over the world. This will indeed not have any effect on spiritual practice in a short period of time, but after a period of time, it will play a series of chain reaction.
First of all, my soul is closely integrated with "Confucianism and Taoism". Everything I say can affect the world. I can easily see the central idea and essence of any literary work.
So if you insist on making a comparison, then Xiaoyou Lin can understand that after you successfully achieve enlightenment, you can become a master and a prophet in a certain aspect or a certain point, because you have touched all the laws on this path.
And when that time comes, everything you have realized will be deeply imprinted on your soul, and you will achieve a mutually accomplished result. "
At the table, Kong Zhongni taught him everything he knew:
"The so-called practice does not distinguish between high and low. Its ultimate goal is always to achieve mental enlightenment, allowing the practitioner to obtain the happiness of freedom and freedom. And Lin Xiaoyou uses the Yi to pass through the past, the future, and the energy of all things. Once successful, the specific I don’t know what I will get. After all, everyone’s path is different and people are different, so what they get will naturally be different.
But Xiaoyou Lin actually doesn't need to worry, because we don't necessarily have to do something for a purpose. The most important thing is whether doing it can make us happy. "
"Little friend Lin, life is very long. Sometimes, it will be more interesting and relaxing to do something for which you don't know the result. But if you do everything for the purpose, you will inevitably be stressed and unable to let go.
When I was young, I often liked to talk meaningless nonsense. My companions said that I was boring, but they didn’t understand. Nine times out of ten what a person says in this life is nonsense. This is a kind of low-key idleness. Being elegant, talking nonsense, and reading useless literature are not only happy, but also refreshing. This is a happy way of practice. "
"Pfft." Lin Xiaolu smiled. He was amused by Kong Zhongni, who was full of sense of humor.
He had already understood the meaning. Mr. Zhongni wanted him to do it first, to try it, without having to hold a strong utilitarianism, and to achieve enlightenment in a relaxed and happy way.
He thinks it makes sense, and it is true that he thinks that practicing and enlightening is too hard, haha, which limits his thoughts. Who says that practicing can't be happy?
I am only seventeen years old this year, and I am already an old man. In the past, I would have been able to become a mountain king, so I have plenty of time. Even if I realize a piece of shit, I am still young and can continue to realize other things. of.
Therefore, after he wanted to understand, he decided not to think about the results anymore, let go of his obsessions, and tried to understand the I Ching regardless of the results.
As for what can be finally realized and what can be obtained, to hell with it all.
Well, when I get back, I'll ask Zhugedan and Zhugedan about their past, get a feel for the "past" and see if there are any shortcomings that I can use to laugh at them.
