In the 23rd chapter of the original Journey to the West, there was a scene of the Four Saints testing their zen minds. After the Buddhist scriptures team was formed, Guanyin Bodhisattva invited Old Mother of Blackfoal Mountain, Manjushri Bodhisattva, and Samantabhadra Bodhisattva to jointly set up a test. They transformed into mortals and set up a trap in front of the Flowing Sand River. At that time, Tang Sanzang and his disciples were on their way. It was already late. Tang Sanzang asked where they could rest. Because Zhu Bajie complained that it was hard to carry the load, Sun Wukong scared the White Dragon Horse. The horse lost control and ran up the cliff. Tang Sanzang found a manor. The old woman in the manor (transformed from Old Mother of Blackfoal Mountain) brought three beautiful daughters (transformed from three Bodhisattvas). She opened the door and called herself a widow. She was not surprised to see the strange appearance of Tang Sanzang and his disciples and even welcomed them warmly. After that, the old woman said that her mother and daughter wanted to sit on the mountain and recruit husbands. She wanted the four of them to marry into the family. The purpose of this test was to test whether the will of Tang Sanzang and his disciples was firm and whether they were devoted to Buddhism. In the end, it seemed that only Zhu Bajie had fallen for it. He had a marriage history and could not resist the temptation of beauty, so he wanted to marry into the family. Tang Sanzang was determined to get the scriptures, Sun Wukong was powerful and determined to get the scriptures, and Monk Sand was also determined to get the scriptures because of Guanyin's promise, so they were not moved. This plot showed the different personalities of the members of the Buddhist team and their attitudes in the face of temptation. It also reflected that the journey to the Western Paradise was not only blocked by external demons, but also a test of the heart.
In the 23rd chapter of the original Journey to the West, Guanyin Bodhisattva invited Old Mother of Blackfoal Mountain, Samantabhadra Bodhisattva, and Manjushri Bodhisattva to form an assessment team and set up the erotic game of "Four Saints Testing Zen Heart". On the surface, this was a test of the zen mind of Tang Sanzang and his disciples. It was generally believed that the one who was being tested was Zhu Bajie, not Tang Sanzang. There was a certain degree of coincidence in the occurrence of this incident. It was not a deliberate trap for Tang Sanzang and his disciples. At that time, because Tang Sanzang asked where Sun Wukong stayed that night, it caused Zhu Bajie to complain. Sun Wukong scared it to show that the White Dragon Horse was a dragon that could run quickly. The White Dragon Horse was frightened and ran up the cliff. Tang Sanzang and his disciples found the manor. The manor was in a remote location, and the old woman in the manor (transformed from Old Mother of Blackfoal Mountain) and her behavior were suspicious. For example, she emphasized that she was a widow the moment she opened the door, and she was not surprised at all when she saw her ugly demon-like disciples and even happily welcomed them in. Sun Wukong, Monk Sha, and Tang Sanzang were not fooled, but Zhu Bajie's deception might be related to his own situation. Sun Wukong's mind was clear, Monk Sha was wholeheartedly committed to the Western Buddhist scriptures that Guanyin had promised, and Tang Sanzang's own will was firm. Zhu Bajie had a history of marriage and had eaten meat before. He was full and the whole family was not hungry. In contrast, he was more easily tempted. However, there were also people who believed that the "Four Sages 'Zen Heart Test" was just a pretense and that there might be unspeakable secrets hidden behind it. For example, the test was short. Bodhisattva left and the house disappeared after only one night, and Zhu Bajie was only punished by hanging for a few hours. From these aspects, it seemed that the test involving the four big shots ended in a hurry and there were many doubts.
In the plot where the Four Sages tested their zen minds, Sun Wukong was not tempted by women and successfully passed the test. From Sun Wukong's experience and personality, he was not afraid of anything and was not greedy for women. All he wanted was to protect Tang Sanzang to the west to complete his mission and return to the right path. He could easily see through this kind of erotic temptation that was obviously a test. In addition, he had Fiery Eyes and could see that there were signs of enlightenment from Buddhas and immortals in the courtyard. He must have been alert to the old woman and her proposal of recruiting a son-in-law, so he was not fooled.
In the plot of "Four Sages Trying Their Zen Hearts", the four masters and disciples showed different personalities: [Sun Wukong: He knew from the beginning that this was a manor enlightened by the Buddha Immortal, but he hid it from his master and junior brother. He showed his mischievous side during the probing process.] From a positive point of view, he was cooperating with the Almighty, but his performance during the process of teasing Ba Jie also reflected his mischievous personality. [Zhu Bajie][Zhu Bajie][Zhu Bajie] He had always been lustful towards women, but when he saw the Bodhisattvas who had transformed into beautiful women, he was tempted. He completely ignored his mission of obtaining scriptures and was bewitched by women. He was eager to stay and be a son-in-law, exposing his shortcomings such as being lazy and lustful. However, he was loyal, brave, and kind. He could also play a role in fighting demons. [Monk Sand: Monk Sand shows a firm personality.] He was wholeheartedly devoted to the great cause of obtaining the scriptures. In the face of such erotic temptations, he was unmoved. He always adhered to his beliefs and showed his loyalty and dedication to obtaining the scriptures. [Tang Sanzang][Tang Sanzang's expression is a little hesitant.] He was a devout Buddhist and strictly abided by the precepts. His goal was to go to the Western Paradise to obtain Buddhist scriptures. However, when faced with such a test, he still hesitated for a moment. This also reflected that although he had a firm belief, it was inevitable that human nature would be conflicted when faced with temptation.
The Four Sages 'Trial of Zen Heart referred to the practice Jia Baoyu had performed on Lin Daiyu after her death in Dream of the Red Chamber to comfort her soul. The process of this practice included the Four Saints 'Meditation Trial, which was to find the true state of one's heart through meditation, meditation, breathing, and other methods. To be specific, the Four Saints Meditation Trial included the following steps: Choose a quiet and comfortable place to sit quietly and keep it clean. Sit quietly and relax. Focus on your breathing. Take deep breaths slowly and feel the rhythm and depth of your breathing. 3. Relax your mind, let go of the interference and worries of the outside world, and focus your attention on the inner realm. 4. Observe the distracting thoughts in your heart and gradually go deep into your heart through meditation and concentration to find the true realm of your heart. Through the practice of the Four Saints Meditation Trial, Jia Baoyu could better understand his heart, feel the existence of Lin Daiyu, and finally meet her soul to complete the spiritual communication. The outline of the Four Sages 'Zen test was a very important plot in Dream of the Red Chamber. It was also Jia Baoyu's spiritual cultivation path, which had a certain enlightenment effect on readers.
" Zen " was a rather abstract concept. Different people might have different understandings of " the four most Zen words." In Buddhist culture, there were many four-word expressions that were full of Zen, such as " Cloud Water Zen Heart ", which represented freedom and emptiness. Combined with " Zen Heart ", it conveyed a Zen realm that maintained tranquility and detachment in the mortal world." Six Roots Purity " meant that people should stay away from the worries and desires of the mortal world and achieve inner peace. This was also a realm that Buddhist cultivation pursued, full of Zen."The Face of the Lifeless" conveyed a detached attitude towards secular concepts such as life and death, and it was also full of Zen. "Let go and become a Buddha, draw your saber!" The novel is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
Among the reference materials, there was a song called "Seven Absolutes, Zen Heart Language (the sixth method of the 12 methods of Yuyang)": The old dreams of the past years were boiled into tea, turning into a fragrance to send the sunset. Fortunately, I have seen through the world of mortals today, and my Zen heart will accompany me to the ends of the world. However, there was no more information about the background or detailed analysis of the poem. "Let go and become a Buddha, draw your saber!" The novel is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
The concept of 'Zen Heart and Buddhism' was a concept that contained rich Buddhist cultural implications. From the perspective of Buddhist cultivation, Zen represented a state of inner peace, emptiness, and enlightenment. In cultivation, people reached the state of Zen by getting rid of delusions and obsession. For example, all sentient beings have the wisdom and virtue of the Tathagata, but they can't achieve it because of their delusions and persistence. If they let go of these persistence, the Buddha nature will naturally appear. This is a manifestation of the pursuit of Zen. In the cultivation system of Buddhism, there were many elements related to it. All kinds of Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, and Arhats were important components of Buddhism. They represented different cultivation realms, virtues, or powers. They had symbolic significance in guiding cultivators to enlightenment and reach the realm of Zen. For example, Guan Yin Bodhisattva's thousand-handed and thousand-eyed compassion embodied the Bodhisattva's compassion to save all living beings. This was also a spiritual realm pursued by Buddhist cultivators. Buddhist cultivators used various methods to comprehend and practice the "Zen Buddhism". For example, chanting Amitabha, one should not be obsessed with external Buddhas, but should guide oneself to return to one's own nature through this method and realize that one has the Buddha-nature. In addition, Zen Buddhism was also reflected in some specific codes of conduct and outlook on life, such as retreating to advance, inaction, emptiness for pleasure, and the masses for themselves. It was also reflected in the cultivation of moral character such as being kind, being relaxed, tolerant, being kind, saying good words, and doing good deeds. "Let go and become a Buddha, draw your saber!" The novel is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
Mortal Zen was a state of mind that allowed one to see oneself clearly, see through life, and get rid of worldly troubles. The zen heart was not unattainable. Where there was a heart, there was zen. Everyone had a zen heart. In some philosophical and religious sense, Zen has many meanings. For example, the non-distinguishing heart of "no self, no man, no sentient beings, no longevity", the non-clinging heart of "all forms are illusory, like dew and lightning, should be viewed as such", the filial heart of "universal love, benevolence", as well as the hearts of joy, tolerance, gratitude, and empathy can all be regarded as Zen hearts. Like the story of the sixth ancestor Huineng, one could also achieve enlightenment and reach a state of Zen in the mortal world after experiencing hardships and training. At the same time, the tranquility and peace one felt in the grand and majestic hall was also a manifestation of the Zen heart of the world. In daily life scenes and behaviors, activities such as self-cultivation and meditation could also be a pursuit and practice of the Zen heart of the world. "Let go and become a Buddha, draw your saber!" The novel is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
If there were four saints in a novel, it might mean that the four great cultivators in the novel had extraordinary abilities and realms. The names of these four saints may be different, but they usually possess great power and wisdom, and can bring great changes to mankind and the world. These four Saints might be: [1. Sky Saint: Possesses extraordinary wisdom and power. Able to predict the future and control time and space.] He could be the villain or one of the protagonists in the novel, and he had a huge impact on human society. 2. Earth Saint: Possesses a powerful physique and strength, and can cast various divine powers. He might be one of the main characters in the novel, bringing many benefits to mankind and the world. [3 Saints: Possesses extraordinary perception and communication skills. Able to understand human thoughts and emotions.] He could be the villain or one of the protagonists in the novel, who had a profound influence on human behavior and decision-making. [4. Holy: Possesses extraordinary power and energy to create all kinds of magical items and skills.] He could be the villain or one of the protagonists in the novel, causing great destruction and change to mankind and the world.
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