Folk tale: A bald monk with bad intentions bathes in pig's head soup with a clever daughter-in-law
In the far east, there is a place called Qingzhu Town, where the mountains and rivers depend on each other, and the scenery is picturesque. The people of the town live a peaceful life, believe in Taoist thought, worship nature, and live in harmony. However, in this tranquil land, a bizarre and fantastical story has happened.
There is an ancient temple outside Qingzhu Town, called "Jingxin Temple". There is a bald monk in the temple, whose Dharma name is Huikong. On the surface, he seems to have a profound cultivation, but in fact he has bad intentions, and often does some things that oppress the people and fish and meat in the village under the guise of Taoism. Although the people in the town were dissatisfied with him, they had to swallow their anger because of his status as a monk.
One day, the monk Huikong went down the mountain to turn his fate and passed by a family in the town. The family's surname is Li, and there is a smart and clever daughter-in-law named Cui'e. Cui'e is not only as good as a flower, but also very smart and good at dealing with all kinds of tricky things. When she saw Monk Huikong coming to the door, she warmly welcomed him and served him a bowl of hot tea.
Monk Huikong sipped tea while looking at Cui'e, secretly thinking in his heart. When he saw that Cui'e was outstanding and extremely intelligent, he had evil thoughts and wanted to take her for himself. So, he pretended to praise Cui'e's ingenuity, and said that he had a Taoist secret book in his temple, which could help people practice and attain Taoism. As long as Cui'e is willing, he can take her to the temple to practice and join the Great Dao of Enlightenment.
Cui'e knew that Monk Huikong was not a good person, but on the surface, she was silent and pretended to accept it. She secretly decided to find an opportunity to teach this bald monk a good lesson.
A few days later, Monk Huikong came to Li's house again and urged Cui'e to follow him to the temple to practice. Cui'e pretended to be happy and agreed, but she said that she would go back to her parents' house first to inform her parents of the matter. Monk Huikong thought that this was a good opportunity, so he agreed to Cui'e's request and agreed to meet in the temple in three days.
After returning to her parents' home, Cui'e told her parents and husband about her plans. They deliberated and decided to teach Monk Huikong a lesson. So, Cui'e began to get busy and prepared a pot of fragrant pig's head soup.
Three days later, Cui'e came to Jingxin Temple as promised. When the monk Huikong saw her arrival, he was overjoyed and hurriedly welcomed her into the temple. Cui'e pretended to be shy, saying that in order to show her sincerity, she specially prepared a pot of bath water for Monk Huikong, hoping that he could wash away the dirt and practice together.
When Monk Huikong heard that there was bath water, his heart was even more happy. He couldn't wait to get to the bathroom, only to see the pot steaming hot and fragrant. He thought that this was the spiritual soup that Cui'e had prepared for him and could help him cultivate, so he couldn't wait to jump in.
Who knew that this pot of soup was extremely hot, and Monk Huikong screamed in pain as soon as he entered the water. He tried to jump out of the pot, but found that his legs had been burned and he lost consciousness. It turned out that Cui'e added special chili peppers and ginger and garlic to the soup, which made the soup extremely spicy and piping hot.
Monk Huikong struggled in pain in the pot, while Cui'e sneered on the side. She said loudly: "Bald monk, do you think that you are a character who can bully the people and take advantage of others at will?
The other monks in the temple heard the movement and rushed to check, and they were all stunned when they saw Monk Huikong moaning in pain in the pot. They knew that Cui'e was a smart and clever woman, but they didn't expect that she would use this method to teach Monk Huikong a lesson.
Monk Huikong suffered in the pot for a long time before he was rescued by everyone. His legs were burned open and the pain was unbearable. He was ashamed and never dared to go down the mountain again.
And Cui'e became a good story in Qingzhu Town because of this incident, and people praised her intelligence and bravery. She used her wisdom to keep herself and her family safe, and also allowed those with bad intentions to learn the lessons they deserved.
Since then, Qingzhu Town has regained its former tranquility and harmony. The people continued to live a peaceful life, and Tsui E became a legend in the town, and her story was passed down from generation to generation as a beautiful piece of folklore.
However, the story doesn't end there. Cui'e's bravery and wisdom not only earned her the respect of the people, but also allowed her to go further and further on the path of Taoist practice. She devoted herself to cultivation, participated in the Great Dao, and eventually became a respected Taoist Jurchen.
And the bald monk Huikong, who once had bad intentions, also learned from his pain and began to repent and reform after experiencing this lesson. He meditated behind closed doors in the temple, practiced Buddhism penance, and finally realized the true meaning of life. He no longer did evil, but used his practice to help those in need, and became a true enlightened monk.
As time passed, Cui'e's Taoist practice became more and more sophisticated, and she not only realized the Tao herself, but also often opened an altar in the town to teach Taoist ideas and guide people to the good way. Her words and deeds all reflect the dignity and wisdom of Taoist women, and have won people's deep admiration.
And Monk Huikong, after experiencing that painful lesson, also truly repented and reformed. He no longer coveted worldly pleasures, but devoted all his mind to spiritual practice. With his actions, he made up for his past mistakes and won people's forgiveness and respect.
One day, when Monk Huikong came to Cui'e's pulpit, he folded his hands, bowed deeply, and then said, "Cui'e Jurchens, I, Huikong, used to have eyes and no beads, and I did many wrong things. Now that I know my mistake, I would like to sit down and listen to the lecture and practice the Dharma to atone for my past sins. ”
Seeing this, Cui'e smiled slightly and said, "Master Huikong, the past is over, why mention it again." Since you have a heart for the Tao, I will take you as a disciple and join us in the path of enlightenment. ”
From then on, Monk Huikong began his spiritual path under the guidance of Cui'e. He was humble and diligent, and soon made remarkable progress. He used his actions to prove the truth that "the prodigal son does not change his money".
The people of Qingzhu Town were very relieved to see the changes in Monk Huikong. They all said that the story of Cui'e and Huikong made them see the brilliance of human nature, and also strengthened their determination to believe in Taoism.
As time passed, Qingzhu Town became more and more prosperous, and Taoist culture was widely spread here. People live in harmony and help each other to create a wonderful home together.
And the story of Cui'e and Huikong has also been passed down from generation to generation and has become an eternal story. Their stories show us that no matter what mistakes we have made in the past, if we truly repent and strive for goodness, we will be able to win people's forgiveness and respect. At the same time, they also used their actions to interpret the essence of Taoist thought - harmonious coexistence, self-cultivation, and the pursuit of truth.
In this fantasy world, the story of Cui'e and Huikong has become a beautiful landscape. With their own experiences, they inspire future generations to continue to pursue the truth, constantly surpass themselves, and create a better future.
Under the guidance of Cui'e, Monk Huikong gradually comprehended the true meaning of Taoist thought, his state of mind became peaceful and serene, and his behavior became more dignified and steady. He was no longer trapped by the distractions of the world, but devoted all his mind to his practice and enlightenment.
Cui'e was quite relieved to see that Huikong was so attentive. She often discussed Taoism with Huikong and exchanged experiences, and the relationship between the two changed from the former hostility to a deep master-apprentice relationship.
One day, Cui'e taught the Taoist way of health preservation on the pulpit, and the monk Huikong also listened. Suddenly, the sky was covered with dark clouds, thunder was rolling, and a heavy rain was coming. People were looking for shelter from the rain, and Cui'e and Huikong also came to the side hall of the temple to take refuge.
The rain was getting heavier and heavier, as if the heavens were angry. Suddenly, a bolt of lightning streaked across the sky and slashed directly into the main hall of the Meditation Temple. I heard a loud bang, and the hall collapsed in an instant, and smoke and dust rose everywhere.
Everyone exclaimed, and Cui'e and Huikong were also shocked. They hurried out of the side hall, only to see that the main hall was in ruins, and the statues of the gods enshrined in the main hall were also broken.
Cui'e's heart moved, she knew that this was Tiangong warning the world, asking them to practice more devout and not slack off. Therefore, she decided to take this opportunity to rebuild the main hall so that more people can appreciate the charm of Taoist culture.
Monk Huikong also agreed with Cui'e's idea, and he expressed his willingness to contribute funds to help rebuild the main hall. The two discussed it for a while, and then went their separate ways.
Under the leadership of Cui'e and Huikong, the people of Qingzhu Town have reached out to help, donated money and materials, and worked together to rebuild the hall. Soon, a new hall was erected, which was even more magnificent than the original one.
On the day of the reconstruction of the main hall, Cui'e and Huikong opened the altar in front of the main hall to give a lecture, attracting many people to listen. They use their own spiritual experience and insights to impart Taoist ideas and guide people to the Tao of goodness.
Since then, the Taoist culture of Qingzhu Town has become more prosperous, and the people's spiritual outlook has also been renewed. They are grateful to Cui'e and Huikong for their dedication, and their story has been passed down from generation to generation, making it an eternal story.
Cui'e and Huikong also continue their path of cultivation, constantly pursuing the truth and constantly surpassing themselves. Their figures have left an eternal mark on the mountains and rivers of Qingzhu Town, and also inspire future generations to continue to move forward and create a better future.
This story has spread in the land of the East, and has become a topic of conversation after tea and dinner, and has also become a good story in Taoist culture. It tells us that no matter what mistakes we have made in the past, if we sincerely repent and strive for goodness, we will definitely be able to win people's forgiveness and respect. At the same time, it also makes us understand that Taoist culture is broad and profound, and it is worth learning and understanding for a lifetime.