What is love? There are sweetness and bitterness. People in the world are often trapped by love, pursuing it hard and letting it go. If ordinary people cannot understand the true meaning of love, then in Buddhist thought , what is the love of an enlightened monk like? Will it be smooth sailing, eye-catching and gorgeous; or will it be simple, plain and tender. The four eminent monks of Buddhism all experienced unforgettable love, and used facts and results to tell the world what love really looks like.
1. Master Hongyi: What is love? Love is compassion!
As the most outstanding eminent monk in the history of modern Chinese Buddhism, Master Hongyi is famous far and wide. But before he escaped into Buddhism, Master Hongyi was a rare all-rounder, specializing in calligraphy, painting, and composition. Poetry, lyrics, seal cutting, singing, and acting, it can be said that Master Hongyi has made great achievements in every line of work. After studying in Japan, Master Hongyi fell in love with Chengzi and got married. However, when Master Hongyi resolutely embarked on the path of becoming a monk, there was no more passionate and talented Li Shutong in the world, only Master Hongyi, a generation of eminent monks!
The final farewell between Master Hongyi and Chengzi only ended with the words "Shu Tong, what is love." and "Please call me Hongyi, love is compassion." After that, Master Hongyi said goodbye to Chengzi. The beautiful woman without talent could only look at Master Hongyi's boat going away and burst into tears. Just as Zhang Ailing commented: "I never think that I am a arrogant person - at least, outside the walls of Master Hongyi's temple, I am so humble." It turns out that in Master Hongyi's love, love is just a show of love. Compassionate love.
2. Dzongsar Rinpoche: Just fall in love!
Dzongsar Rinpoche, a humorous soul, met a love that made him feel tender when he was in his 20s. When he was studying in London, that free-spirited Dutch girl met him. Her charming appearance left a deep impact on Dzongsar. Just fall in love. Falling in love must be a wonderful thing. The love that Dzongsar Rinpoche regards as one of his masters is intense and passionate. This girl like sunshine uses her way to make Dzongsar Rinpoche experienced the bitter taste of love. "This girl lives happily all the time. She gave me precious teachings. I must regard her as one of the gurus who made me awaken." This is Zongsar's most sincere expression. It turns out that love can be so romantic.
3. Venerable Kasyapa: If I find the home of my heart, I will definitely come to pick you up!
After being forced to marry by his family, the Venerable Kassapa was forced to marry Miao Xian, whom he had never met. However, after the marriage, both of them devoted themselves to Buddhism and practiced Taoism, so they did not become husband and wife. They just have the name of husband and wife. The Venerable Maha Kassapa wanted to leave home to practice, so he promised Miao Xian: "If I find you, I will come to pick you up." After Maha Kassapa met the Buddha, he resolutely took Miao Xian to his side and kept his promise. Take care of Miao Xian's life. It turns out that cultivating the Tao with one heart can achieve positive results, and it turns out that the promise of love can also have a beginning and an end.
4. Thich Nhat Hanh: Love deeply without being trapped in love!
When I met her, she was only twenty years old. I was twenty-four years old at that time. We were in the Chewu Monastery. I was still a creative artist and poet, and she was a beautiful bhikshuni. But just when she stood there quietly, I fell deeply in love with her. It was the feeling of love at first sight, the feeling of the breeze blowing on my cheek. Thich Nhat Hanh's love began with an indescribable love at first sight. As a famous modern Zen Buddhist, poet, and scholar, Thich Nhat Hanh's love is firm and exquisite without a trace of damage. Even if he loves deeply, he can not disturb his heart and not be trapped in his feelings. , Don’t be afraid of the future, don’t think about the past, just want each other to be safe. It turns out that love at first sight can be so firm, calm and gradually mature.
Love is beautiful and can be crystal clear, but love that is too obsessed is painful, the pain of persistence and obsession. Love that is too painful will not have the original beautiful appearance. The love of four eminent monks We all tell the world that the seeds of love are in each of our hearts.