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In 2010, the 38-year-old nurse resolutely stood on top of the solemn and solemn shaving ceremony of Guangji Temple, her hands folded, and she quietly watched her green silk slowly fall to the ground, looking extremely quiet and calm.
Her eyes are firm and bright, but deep down there are turbulent waves, like the waves in the sea constantly rolling at this important juncture that determines the direction of life's path, the worldly ties gradually disappear in the bottom of her heart, replaced by a sense of peace and tranquility After in-depth thinking and weighing, she did not hesitate to choose to become a monk and practice, in order to be able to completely get rid of the complexity of the world.
Seven years ago, in 2003, Yang Li had just completed her MD in France, and after returning from her studies, she devoted herself to working in a large public hospital in the capital.
As a female physician who has returned from studying abroad and has excellent medical skills, she has quickly earned the reputation of "a mage doctor who has devoted herself to practice", and people are full of praise for this outstanding female doctor who combines knowledge and wisdom, and have called her a valuable asset of the hospital.
However, despite his successful career and noble heart, Yang Li often falls into the quagmire of confusion and finds it difficult to extricate himself. As a family of traditional Chinese medicine, she has witnessed countless scenes of birth, old age, sickness and death, parting and grief since she was a child.
Images of the past still linger in her mind from time to time: the dense text of prayers on the walls of the hospital, the helpless eyes in her eyes, and the heart-rending cries...... All this has made her have endless questions about the value and meaning of life, and she has never been able to solve the mystery in her heart.
At this moment, a seemingly accidental but seemingly predestined chance allowed Yangli to meet the "nobleman" who changed the trajectory of her fate - Elder Yicheng, president of the Buddhist Association of China.
Unfortunately, this highly respected monk suffered from a severe herniated neck and shoulder disc disease, so she came to her hospital for treatment, and Yang Li was fortunate enough to be assigned to provide medical care to this distinguished guest.
Initially, it was just an ordinary doctor-patient exchange. However, as time passed, Yang Li was deeply attracted by Elder Yicheng's peaceful and detached temperament. Although the monk was ill, he never showed the slightest pain, but always showed a serene expression of kindness and calmness.
Those clear eyes are as clear as crystal, as if they have stepped out of another mysterious and distant realm, and just one glance can fill people's hearts with endless intimacy and comfort.
The deep and otherworldly wisdom exuded by Elder Yicheng was like a wisp of fragrant nectar, nourishing the dry land in the depths of her heart, and she instantly germinated an unprecedented idea: perhaps, only by breaking free from the shackles of the world can she find true freedom and liberation.
Under the care of Elder Yicheng's exquisite medical skills, Elder Issei's condition quickly improved and he was able to recover smoothly and return to his homeland. However, the arrangement of fate made the fate between the two not end there.
When she was about to part, Yang Li plucked up the courage and sincerely revealed her deepest wish to Elder Yicheng: she longed to be able to transcend the red dust and pursue the freedom of her soul like Elder Yicheng.
Yangli was born in 1972 in Xi'an, an ancient capital with a deep history. Her parents are both well-known local TCM families, and she has been exposed to a strong TCM culture since she was a child.
Gifted and intelligent, Yang Li has an amazing ability to comprehend the principles of Chinese medicine, and at the age of 4, she has been able to identify dozens of common Chinese herbs, showing extraordinary talent.
Under the patient guidance of his family, Yang Li gradually developed a strong interest in this ancient science. In just a few years, her medical skills have improved by leaps and bounds, and at the age of 9, she was able to independently check the pulse of patients, and even skillfully used silver needles to perform acupuncture treatment for people, so she won wide praise from relatives and friends, and was respected as "Little Divine Doctor".
However, Yangli's inner world has become gloomy and melancholy because he has witnessed the joys and sorrows of countless births, old age, sickness and death. As an outstanding "little miracle doctor", she has personally experienced the painful scenes of too many relatives and friends dying due to illness.
Prayers were written in every corner of the hospital, and helpless patients were desperate for a continuation of their lives, and she was helpless to watch them leave the world.
Those helpless eyes, those heart-rending cries, like a sharp dagger, mercilessly pierced the atrium of Yangli's immature heart, leaving a deep wound.
When faced with the impermanence of life, Yang Li was trapped in the abyss of confusion and confusion. Her relatives and teachers tried to solve the mystery for her, but they failed to give the most appropriate answer.
The dark abyssal doubts enveloped her mind like a dark night, making her helpless, losing her original enthusiasm for life, and spending each day like a walking corpse.
However, the undercurrent of fate quietly surged at this time, bringing Yangli into a whole new world. In 1986, at the age of 14, she followed her father to Guangxiao Temple in Guangzhou, and by chance participated in a solemn and sacred "conversion meeting".
In that fragrant environment and melodious bells, the wise Elder Benhuan expounded the profound philosophical concepts of Buddhism to the crowd. Yang Li was attracted by these novel concepts, and the doubts in his heart seemed to have found a hint of answer.
After the puja, Yang Li plucked up the courage to approach Elder Benhuan and confided his many doubts about the meaning of life. Surprisingly, Elder Ben Huan did not answer her question directly, but suggested that she take refuge in Buddhism and use the wisdom of the Buddha to guide her future life path.
After careful consideration, Yang Li gladly accepted this suggestion and was given the Dharma name "Yang Li", which means that she is expected to be able to complete various affairs independently and realize her self-worth.
Since then, she has followed the monks' path, sticking to a vegetarian diet, reciting scriptures, and concentrating on her inner practice.
Elder Benhuan's advice became Yangli's first step towards Buddhism, and since then, the trajectory of her life has changed dramatically. With the full support and deep understanding of his parents, Yang Li officially took refuge in Buddhism and reverently embarked on the path of spiritual practice.
In her free time, she always engrossed in reciting Buddhist scriptures, listening attentively to the wisdom contained in them, and striving to find the true meaning of life in this vast and profound ocean of Buddhism.
As the years passed, Yang Li's understanding of the Dharma deepened. She loves to learn, is diligent and inquisitive, and has a thirst for knowledge that is like the hungry man's pursuit of food. During her university career, she worked diligently and tirelessly to study medical knowledge, and finally won the precious opportunity to study in France with her excellent comprehensive performance.
In a foreign country, Yangli still harbors an endless thirst for knowledge and an endless curiosity about life. She put aside all her earthly worries and threw herself into the ocean of learning.
After unremitting efforts day and night, when Yang Li finally received her MD degree from a top French university in 2003 and returned from her studies, people were envious of her success!
The embrace of the motherland is undoubtedly the dream destination of every Chinese son. Yang Li did not hesitate to choose to start her career in a large public hospital in the capital, and with her profound medical attainments and excellent background in studying abroad, she quickly earned the reputation of "a mage doctor who devoted herself to practice".
As an outstanding medical doctor, Yang Li has always had an endless passion for saving lives and helping the sick, and he does his best to treat patients in the hospital every day. She knows that life is incomparably precious and sacred to everyone, so she regards every life as a pearl in her palm and cherishes it very much.
As long as there is a glimmer of life, she will go all out and start a thrilling battle with death.
Under her care, many patients who were on the verge of death were miraculously given a new lease of life. However, despite his remarkable achievements in the medical field, there has always been an indescribable sense of confusion and confusion in the depths of Yangli's heart.
Faced with the intense and heavy pressure of work, she had deep doubts about the mystery of life, and often felt helpless and hesitant in her heart.
Just when Yang Li was hesitating at the crossroads of her life, a chance chance allowed her to meet the "nobleman" who changed the trajectory of her destiny - Elder Yicheng, president of the Buddhist Association of China.
The appearance of this eminent monk was like a fresh spring breeze, dispelling the haze shrouded in Yangli's heart.
As the president of the Buddhist Association of China, Elder Yicheng unfortunately suffered from a herniated neck and shoulder disc and came to the hospital where he was located for treatment. Yang Li was fortunate to be entrusted with the treatment of this distinguished guest, and thus began an indissoluble bond between them.
Initially, the communication between the two was limited to an ordinary doctor-patient consultation. However, as time passed, Yang Li discovered that Elder Issei was a different kind of patient, and her was deeply touched by his wisdom and compassion.
This noble monk, despite his pain, never showed the slightest trace of pain, but always showed a peaceful, calm and comfortable demeanor. His eyes full of insight seemed to contain the great wisdom of the whole world, exuding an aura of wisdom beyond the mundane.
Yang Li was deeply infected by the peaceful and indifferent temperament of Elder Yicheng, and she was deeply attracted by the inner charm of this high monk's peace and tranquility, as if she had seen another spiritual world, which made her germinate a new idea in her heart: perhaps, only by getting rid of the chaos and troubles of the world can she find true freedom and liberation.
Under the meticulous care of Elder Ichsei's exquisite medical skills, Elder Issei's condition quickly improved, and he was eventually discharged from the hospital. However, the fate of the two due to the doctor-patient relationship did not end there, and fate arranged more time for them to spend together.
When the time of parting came, Yang Li, with a feeling of anxiety, mustered up the courage to sincerely express her wish to Elder Yicheng: she longed to be like Elder Yicheng, to transcend the red dust and pursue the purest freedom in her heart.
To Yangli's surprise, Elder Yicheng did not show the surprise or confusion she expected, but just looked at her quietly and said calmly, "Okay, but you need to think carefully. ”
This seemingly insipid sentence stirred in Yangli's heart like a thunderbolt from a sunny day. She realized Elder Yicheng's generosity and the deep meaning of gladly agreeing, and her inner conviction became more and more unwavering.
From then on, whenever Elder Yicheng was unwell and needed treatment, Yang Li would always rush to the scene to provide medical services without hesitation, and did his best to take care of this kind elder with his enthusiasm and kindness.
Over time, she witnessed first-hand how Elder Issei looked at life and death from a detached perspective, and how he accepted the world with a broad mind. These experiences have made Yang Li more and more convinced that monastic practice is the only way to the true meaning of life.
In this way, in Yangli's greetings to Elder Yicheng, the entire seven years passed quietly. Time flies, time flies, and in a blink of an eye, Yangli has entered the age of thirty-eight.
After much deliberation and a long wait, she decided to leave her job at the hospital in Shanghai and go to Guangji Temple in Beijing to find a new path. Elder Issei personally presided over a solemn ordination ceremony for this girl who bravely faced new challenges.
When the jet-black hair fluttered all over the ground, the worldly ties in Yangli's heart seemed to dissipate without a trace, leaving only a sense of tranquility and peace.
Since then, the monk has officially embarked on a monastic journey away from the hustle and bustle of the world. She recites the sutras and recites the Buddha with the most devout attitude every day, and is engrossed in meditation and meditation, this pure and indifferent lifestyle gives her the spiritual strength that she has never had, and at the same time allows her to find the answers to life that she has been looking for for many years.