On the first day of the first lunar month, on the occasion of Maitreya Buddha’s Christmas, I have collected some Zen verses about Maitreya Buddha and Budai Monk, hoping to give some inspiration to those who are destined to do so.
A big belly can tolerate things that are difficult to tolerate in the world;
He smiles when he opens his mouth and laughs at the ridiculous people in the world.
Planting green rice seedlings in the field with your hands, you can see the sky in the water when you lower your head.
Being calm in your heart is the way, and retreating is actually moving forward.
I have a cloth bag, which is empty and has no worries.
Open it in all ten directions and observe freedom at eight o'clock.
The peaks and mountains may fly away again, and I will sit at the temple gate and wait;
The spring fire has gradually died down and its warmth has faded, and I welcome you with a smile.
The old man wears a mandarin coat and has a light meal to fill his stomach.
It mends the wounds and protects against the cold, and everything goes as it should.
Some people scolded me, but I just said yes.
Some people hit me, and I fell asleep.
With tears on his face, let him do it in vain.
I will save energy and he will have no worries.
This paramita is a wonderful treasure.
If you know this news, why worry about not being able to tell it.
One bowl of food for thousands of families, traveling thousands of miles alone.
Seeing someone with green eyes, asking for directions with white cloud head.
The Buddhist tradition of no birth and no death will never be traced back to the past or present.
The place where you touch it is always bright and quiet, and the dragon and the chicken are helpless.
Seeking fame and gain is only too busy. The word "profit and fame" traps people.
Sickness must return to the mother's side. A spiritual heart is the king of enlightenment.
How long will it take you to laugh?
It’s better to treat oneself with one’s true colors, and always treat others with a big belly.
A big belly can accommodate many things in the world;
Full of joy, it smiles away the worries of the world, both ancient and modern.
There are all predestined people in front of the Buddha, and they are close to each other, so why not be full of joy;
There are many disasters and disasters in the world, and you will kill yourself by doing things, so why not be forgiving.
Seeing ordinary people go and go, it’s funny to me that there are fruits in my laughter;
Those two words are called profit. Who do you have so much time for?
Standing on a cloth bag, sitting on a cloth bag, putting down the cloth bag, how free it is;
Smiling when you are still, smiling when you are moving, smiling when you are happy, meeting each other is destined.
I only have one gold dollar on my feet. You can offer it, and he can offer it too. You already know who to give it to;
With nothing to worry about, you go to worship in the morning and in the evening. After all, Why.
The beautiful face is always happy, and I am happy that everyone in this life has Buddha nature and can become a Buddha;
He laughs with his heart, laughing at the fact that everyone is unaware and unwilling to turn around.
For example, if you go to hold flowers and laugh, Maitreya opens his mouth and smiles, ask Zhou Zen Forest, how many people can understand the meaning of laughter?
When the Bodhisattva lowers his eyebrows, or when the Vajra eyes are filled with anger, he must build up his wisdom career with piety, and hope that no one will miss the opportunity.
In front of the Buddha are all predestined people who are close to each other, so how can we not be filled with joy?
There are many unbearable things in the world, and you have to suffer them yourself, so why not be patient and tolerant.
I am full of food that is not suitable for the season. I asked the Venerable how to absorb it.
A modest appearance is nothing but a harmonious one, so please consider it yourself.
Why are you so worried? If you can keep your position and live in poverty, you will be in harmony and always smile to everyone;
I have such a big belly, so I don’t have to worry about it. Wearing, thinking and eating, just because it can encompass all things, naturally everything can be done with ease.
Laugh at the past and laugh at the present, laugh at the east, laugh at the west, laugh at the north and south, laugh here and there, laugh at your own ignorance;
Look at things, look at the sky, the earth, the sun and the moon , Look up and down, and look at others. There are always highs and lows.
I carry an empty bag every day, with little rice and no money, but a big belly and a wide intestine. I don’t know what kind of offerings Tan Yue used to support him when he had faith;
Every year he sat at Lengshan Gate to receive Zhang and Li, and always saw him happy. May I ask what is the origin of this Toutuo's success?
Throwing a needle, it turns out that Luo Shi's translation of the sutra can be simplified;
After eating, if you don't learn from Maitreya, it will be difficult to get rid of the dripping belly.