"Calligraphy is the purification of the soul and the materialization of Zen." Talking about the relationship between Buddhism and calligraphy, the master said: "In short, calligraphy is the carrier of Buddhism, and Buddhist culture provides an ideological realm for the realm of calligraphy. It can be said that calligraphy and Buddhism have a very deep origin. Let's look at the Tibetan scriptures in Dunhuang, which contain many scriptures. These scriptures are now a calligraphy work, but they also record most Buddhist classics, such as Lotus Sutra, Diamond Sutra, including Shurangama Sutra, and even Huayan Sutra, which we often see. Now there are some classics, and a large number of them are circulated abroad and recorded in history. However, many monks in the past dynasties could benefit from calligraphy. For example, thousands of words written by Master Zhiyong in Sui and Tang Dynasties, it can be said that many calligraphers are copying now, especially Master Huai Su's Wild Grass, which is even more bohemian. His thoughts mean that he is really drunk and crazy about the world, so he really reaches this loveless state. In the future promotion, including the Badashan people, and even the modern master Hongyi. Now many of our mages are copying scriptures and writing them. In today's era of particularly advanced technology, if we are still copying classics to spread them, it is definitely not in line with the actual situation. Writing scriptures now has two meanings from our own point of view. The significance of the first aspect is to write scriptures as a kind of practice, because in the process of writing scriptures, you can also practice your body and mind, so that you can concentrate more on the contents of Buddhist scriptures. The second aspect is this calligraphy-style scripture writing, which is one aspect of our promotion of Buddhism. I often use the word "point, line and surface" to say that we monks should use scriptures to form a Buddhist Dojo and express the contents of Buddhist scriptures through calligraphy works. When you read a work, he has to read it, understand its contents, and get in touch with Buddhism, which provides us with favorable conditions for promoting Buddhism, and also makes people who are interested in Buddhism, not to mention some. If a monk gives up writing classics, or even says that there is no idea of preaching Buddhism in it, he will not do business if he just regards it as pure art. " Master Zhenlong usually creates calligraphy after chanting and meditation. "In the long river of history, there are many eminent monks who are very accomplished in calligraphy. They can really understand why they are obsessed with calligraphy and painting in the process of writing their own scriptures. " Master Zhenlong said that focusing on the art of calligraphy can reduce delusions, which is a kind of practice in itself, so calligraphy serves people.
In recent years, Master Zhenlong has held exhibitions of classic calligraphy works for many times, and all the proceeds from the exhibitions are used for poverty alleviation activities. The master's practice with pen and ink as the Dojo and his teaching with calligraphy as the carrier have won wide acclaim from the society.
When it comes to the rising fever of meditation, Master Zhenlong also has different views. The master said, "The essence of Chinese studies and meditation actually comes from life, and it is also a realm that China people pursue. The popularization of meditation is the result of the close combination of Buddhism and traditional culture, which is a positive thing and should be encouraged, but blind obedience should also be avoided. Some institutions in the society commercialize Buddhism for profit, which deviates from Buddhism and should be carefully screened. " For meditation in ordinary families, the master has more practical teaching. "Ordinary believers should abide by the rules of Buddhism and practice self-discipline. Instead of pursuing various dogmas in form, we should implement the truth of Buddhism in real life. Obedience and filial piety to parents, mutual respect and understanding between husband and wife, setting an example for children to help them grow up, bullying and deceiving friends, etc., are all fundamental to being a man and doing things. " "To practice Zen is to open our inner wisdom and know the truth and cause and effect in the world. It can't be just a form or advertised' petty bourgeoisie', and there can't be a utilitarian view without purpose. "
During the speech, Master Zhenlong read the classics from time to time, with a free and easy expression, a smile on his face, a gentle talk and full of Zen. Meaningful words and invisible infections touched the hearts of listeners. Yes, aren't we all pursuing the so-called happiness and praying for our own destiny? Appreciating the master's calligraphy and recalling the master's inculcation, I feel relieved both physically and mentally. In the face of the vast and grand Buddhism, how small we are, and what are everyone's interests and grievances in everything?
In the chaos, maybe you and I should understand the Zen saying:
The best thing in the world is happiness;
The most expensive charity in the world is affinity;
The greatest strength in the world is patience;
The strongest will in the world is willingness.
Note: Master Zhenlong 1979 was born in Shandong. 1999 became a monk and converted to Buddhism in Baofeng Temple, Jiangxi. In 2000, he studied at Jiangxi Buddhist College. In 2002, he was awarded the Three Altars Grand Ring. Graduated in the same year and stayed in school to teach. He served as a monk and then as academic director. In 2005, he was elected as a member of the 11th CPPCC of Longkou City, vice president and secretary general of Yantai Buddhist Association in June 5438+1October of the same year, executive director of Shandong Buddhist Association in September 2007, standing committee member of Yantai CPPCC in June 5438+1October of 2008, and QingPCC in Yantai in June 5438+1October of the same year. 201April 18 Abbot of Nanshan Temple in Jinyuan.