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Jin Hanjie
Jin Hanjie, who was born in an ordinary family in Yongjia, Zhejiang, has been a good student with excellent character and learning since he was a child. He never let his parents worry about his studies, and when no one was supervised, he could consciously study hard and spend a lot of time on books.
When he was a teenager, Jin Hanjie suddenly became rebellious, lost his enthusiasm for his studies, and his temper became irritable and unreasonable. This made his parents very anxious, for fear that their only child would never recover, and his future would be lost.
At this stage, a Buddhist song called "Reincarnation" changed the trajectory of Jin Hanjie's life. The Buddhist philosophy and quiet atmosphere contained in the song deeply touched him in his heart, and made him have a strong yearning and good impression of Buddhism.
Since then, he seems to have regained the simple and innocent self he was back then.
In this way, Jin Hanjie regained his enthusiasm for studying, and his academic performance soared. In the end, he was admitted to the civil service iron job that was the envy of countless people with excellent results.
Getting such a stable and decent job should have been the beginning of a new chapter in Jin Hanjie's life.
But just when all this seemed to be going well, Jin Hanjie's heart often felt an inexplicable anxiety and emptiness. Although he already has the "iron rice bowl" job that everyone envies, he always feels that something is missing, and the true pursuit in his heart still needs to be explored.
The contrast between his round-the-clock work life and the rising co-workers around him makes him wonder if he has been lost in the cage of reality, and his inner call is obscured by the desires of the flesh.
Determination to become a monk
Although Jin Hanjie has obtained the iron job bowl of civil servants that is the envy of countless people, the feeling of emptiness in his heart is growing day by day. The contrast between his round-the-clock work life and the rising ranks of his colleagues made him suspect that he had chosen the wrong path in life.
The turnaround happened on an ordinary night. The exhaustion of work did not diminish Jin Hanjie's determination to stroll the streets, and the cool night breeze blew through his face, arousing some inexplicable emotions in his heart.
In such a trance-like atmosphere, the Buddhist song "Reincarnation" that changed his life seemed to sound in his ears again. The tranquil melody contained in the Buddha's music flowed shallowly in the silent air like flowing water, hitting his heart over and over again.
It was under such an opportunity that Jin Hanjie returned home. He thought that as usual, he would be able to take a break surrounded by his family. Who knew that his mother had already arranged a blind date for him, and the other party was the girl who was attracted by his status as a "civil servant".
As soon as she saw Jin Hanjie's photo, the girl looked at it carefully, and finally expressed satisfaction with his profession and appearance.
This is undoubtedly the last straw that crushed Jin Hanjie's heart. He realized that he was being imprisoned by this seemingly decent job and hypocritical appearance, and that his true pursuit of the Dharma was obscured by material life.
On that night, Jin Hanjie made up his mind that he would completely get rid of the shackles of the world, liberate himself, and regain the freedom of his soul.
Early the next morning, Jin Hanjie resolutely proposed to his mother the decision to resign. Hearing the news, the mother was overwhelmed with grief and tears welled up in her eyes.
"Lord Chief, I beg you to stop immediately! The only child born to our husband and wife, we hope that he can continue the family bloodline!" The mother fell to her knees and begged the principal to change her mind.
Jin Hanjie calmly responded: "This is a deliberate decision of mine, and I hope you can respect it." After some tossing, the mother was finally forced to accept the reality and give up her dependence on her only child.
The helplessness of parents
Kim Han's decision to become a home was undoubtedly a blow to his parents. For a long time, they have hoped that this only child can take root in reality, live an ordinary and stable life, marry a wife and have children, and continue the incense.
However, Kim's choice completely shattered their expectations.
"My child, have you really thought it through? Becoming a monk is not a trivial matter!" When she learned of her son's decision, the mother hid her face and wept bitterly, her words full of helplessness and bitterness.
Jin Hanjie calmly looked at his mother's red eyes, and felt unprecedented complex emotions in his heart. He understands that this decision is destined to break his mother's heart, but he has no choice but to follow his heart's call to pursue his own path in life.
"Mom, this is my choice, please respect me. When Jin Hanjie said this, his tone was sincere and firm, and his eyes revealed tenacious determination.
Facing her son's determined eyes, the mother finally nodded and silently accepted this helpless fact. From that moment on, although there was still a lot of reluctance in her heart, she was ready to part with her son.
My father stood silently, his eyes full of sadness. As the head of the family, he once hoped that Jin Hanjie would take root in the world and keep to himself, instead of choosing an extraordinary path of becoming a monk and cultivating.
But in the end, he chose to respect his son's decision and try to accept this cruel truth.
Buddha Gate crossing
After Jin Han's outstanding family, he joined the Buddhist Academy of China and was given the Dharma name "Shi Ming Xin", officially embarking on the path of cultivation. During his studies, he maintained a high level of concentration and hard work, and eventually gained the opportunity to practice in a monastery in a bustling city.
However, what is shocking is that Jin Hanjie unexpectedly chose to return to his hometown and returned to Pu'an Temple in his hometown of Yongjia, Zhejiang. This decision was born out of a desire in his heart - to practice in a familiar land, to feel the breath of nature, and to cleanse his soul.
When he first arrived at Pu'an Temple, Jin Hanjie was really troubled by the living environment. This ancient monastery was so old and shabby that even the monk's bed could not meet the needs of his tall stature, and it was often damaged.
To this end, Jin Hanjie took the initiative to purchase tools and materials, and renovated the various environments of the temple by himself.
Gradually, under his careful care, Pu'an Temple was renovated and regained its solemn solemnity. The improvement of the appearance of the temple has also attracted more good men and women, and the selfless donations continue to gather like spring rain, creating good conditions for the temple to continue to improve.
In this way, Jin Hanjie started a new life in Pu'an Temple. When he woke up every morning, he attended the monastery's collective morning class, burned incense devoutly, and worshiped the Buddha. During the day, he devoted himself to the repair of the temple, carefully maintaining the flowers and trees in the courtyard, and fulfilling his duties; At night, I meditate, meditate, chant sutras, and practice alone.
Jin Hanjie adhered to Buddhism, persevered in his diligent practice and the excellent quality of virtue and art, and soon won a high reputation in the monastery. The devotees affectionately called him "the most beautiful monk" and revered him.
This is not only because of his outstanding qualifications, but also because of his noble character of being friendly and benevolent.
Once, Jin Hanjie met a stray dog on the side of the road, skinny, skinless, and pitiful. He finally took the puppy into the monastery and gave it a warm home.
Since then, the dog has become Jin Hanjie's new companion, and often mingles with the believers in the monastery.
"O most beautiful monk, does your monastery also practice vegetarianism, and is this puppy vegetarian?" There are always some curious believers who ask Kim Hanjie quipped.
Jin Hanjie smiled slightly, and his tone was calm and kind: "That's not the case, it eats dog food." "