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Anyang, Henan, an ordinary and ordinary small city, is the hometown of Shi Zheng Xiaotong. In 1989, she was born into an ordinary family, her father was simple and kind, and her mother was a devout Buddhist.
Under the influence of his mother, Shi Zhengxiao Tong has developed a strong interest in Buddhism since he was a child.
From childhood to adulthood, Shi Zheng Xiaotong gave the impression of being a quiet and shy girl. She doesn't like words, and she never argues with anyone. I only yearn for a quiet and peaceful life in my heart, and I have no pursuit of fame and fortune.
When she was in junior high school, she came to a new environment, but this did not change her cold and calm nature.
During class, Shi Zheng Xiaotong always sat quietly at his desk and concentrated on studying. Her diligence and eagerness to learn immediately aroused the deep curiosity of her classmates.
As a new classmate, she could easily have been seen as "alternative" and isolated. But it backfired, and Shi Zheng Xiaotong did not feel lonely because of this.
On the contrary, she took the initiative to participate enthusiastically in the affairs of the class, actively helping the teacher clean the classroom and participating in various activities, and soon integrated into this new group.
The classmates saw it in their eyes and were impressed by her affinity. In the second month's exam, she ranked first with excellent results and won the unanimous praise and love of her classmates and friends.
In this way, after passing all the way, Shi Zhengxiaotong entered the city's key high school - Anyang Experimental High School as he wished by virtue of the proud score of the first in the school. The best students in the city are gathered here, and the pressure of studying can be imagined.
But she did not flinch at all, but worked harder and harder, overcoming difficulties one by one with firm and persistent faith.
When the name Shi Zheng Xiaotong is mentioned, people can't help but think of the reputation of "the most beautiful nun". She was born in a mortal world with an easy appearance, but she has a fairy face that is out of the world, coupled with her humble and polite nature, she is undoubtedly the most eye-catching existence in today's Buddhism.
Countless devout incense believers come to Tiantai Temple just to see her dazzling and beautiful face. Some people commented that her appearance was like a classical beauty that had passed through a hundred years; Some people praise her temperament for being clean and pure out of the mud without staining; Some people also use "the pride of the sky" to describe her extra-show wisdom.
But before becoming the "most beautiful nun", Shi Zheng Xiaotong was just an ordinary high school student. Although she has achieved academic success and outstanding appearance, she is undoubtedly the goddess of campus in the hearts of male students.
At that youthful age, many handsome young men offered affection to her and courted her in various ways.
Someone picks an expensive gift and wants to give; Some people transcribe romantic love letters, telling what they think; There are also people who go straight to the point and confess their hearts to her.
But all these behaviors of exploring flowers and attracting butterflies failed to impress Shi Zhengxiaotong's inner peace. She politely and indifferently rejected these suitors, insisting on living a regular and simple life.
After three years of hard study, Shi Zheng Xiaotong finally ushered in a turning point in his life - the college entrance examination.
When the good news of the college entrance examination came, Shi Zheng Xiaotong's father planned to take the whole family to relax and spend a good vacation. Unexpectedly, when asked where she wanted to play, her daughter actually said the name of the place "Tiantai Temple".
At first, the father thought that his daughter would choose some entertainment venues as a place to relax, after all, she had just experienced the great stress of a major exam. But they eventually decided to go to Tiantai Mountain in Hubei Province, because this ancient temple is also a place that my mother has longed for a long time.
In this way, the family of three started this short and unforgettable journey with longing and curiosity for the future.
Upon arriving at their destination, the family booked a few days of accommodation at a local temple. Every morning spent at Tendaiji Temple is woken up by the melodious sound of bells. Shi Zhengxiao will walk alone on the forest path around the temple, breathing deeply in the moist scent of the grass and feeling the quiet and peaceful atmosphere.
She is deeply fascinated by the leisurely life here away from the hustle and bustle of the world, far better than the chaos of the world.
There is also a small theater in the temple where a variety of Zen music performances are staged every month. The first batch of monk Zen music art troupes in mainland China is stationed here, the Tiantai Temple Guangxuan Art Troupe.
Every time they perform, they always integrate Western classical instruments to present a unique Zen music feast for the audience.
In addition, the members of the art troupe will also teach visitors the true meaning of Buddhism and the way of practice. This makes countless ordinary people come here just to listen to the explanation in person.
Fortunately, Shi Zhengxiao's family was just in time for this performance. She listened to the recitation quietly, and the melodious rhythm in her ears seemed to be in a peaceful and quiet place.
Compared with the hustle and bustle of the world, she prefers the elegant and leisurely life here, which is closer to the tranquility she yearns for in her heart. Soon after this Zen music performance, Shi Zheng Xiaotong had an extremely vivid dream.
In the dream, she incarnated as a disciple who served the Buddha and listened respectfully to the Buddha's teachings.
At the end of this short and unforgettable trip to the rooftop, Shi Zhengxiao returned to his hometown in Henan with his family. But the daughter doesn't seem to let go of the Buddha in her heart.
After that Zen performance, she had a dream she had never had before, in which she experienced first-hand the devotional vision of serving the Buddha.
This dream gave her great spiritual inspiration and strength, and when she returned home, she made up her mind to sincerely open up to her parents and express her wish to become a nun.
But just a thought, he was resolutely opposed by his parents.
They worked hard to raise this only daughter in the family, originally hoping that she would have smooth sailing and a bright future. How could she watch her give up such a precious opportunity to study in a 985 school and choose a path of ordination? For this decision, her parents could not understand and agree with it at all.
But their daughter's stubborn persistence also made them feel extremely embarrassed as elders. For a while, there was some discord between the parents and the daughter, and the atmosphere between the two sides was quite tense for a while.
They couldn't convince each other, and their daughter insisted on her opinion, and it seemed that the impasse was difficult to break.
However, in this state of continuous confrontation, the parents gradually noticed that some subtle changes had appeared in their daughter's body: after she stopped in the temple, she seemed to be more peaceful and peaceful than before, and her face was often filled with a happy smile that she had never seen before, and her whole person was full of vitality.
Parents begin to realize that perhaps their daughter is just looking for a lifestyle that fits her heart, rather than blindly chasing fame and fortune. They gradually understand that as long as their daughter can live happily and well-being, it doesn't matter what kind of life they choose.
With this level of understanding, they finally agreed to her decision at the insistence of their daughter, and blessed her to join the Guangxuan Art Troupe of Tiantai Temple.