Snake Shadow Zen Trail
In an ancient and mysterious country, there is a deep place surrounded by mountains, where there is a nunnery called "Jingxin Nunnery". The nuns in the nunnery have profound practices and different personalities, but they all have compassion and do good deeds. Outside the nunnery, in the dense forest, there is a big snake that has practiced for thousands of years, because of the influence of Buddhism, it has long faded away from the demonic aura and turned into a spirit animal guarding the nunnery.
One day, a man named Li Sheng, because the elders in the family were seriously ill, heard that the nuns in the meditation nunnery were highly skilled, so he trekked through mountains and rivers to seek medical treatment. Li Sheng is young and vigorous, attracted by the beautiful scenery in the mountains along the way, and his heart is full of curiosity and anticipation for the upcoming nunnery.
When he arrived at the nunnery, he was first attracted by a beautiful nun. The nun's name is Jinghui, her face is delicate, her temperament is refined, and her demeanor reveals an otherworldly charm. When Li Sheng saw it, evil thoughts arose in his heart, and he secretly thought: "If you can be accompanied by this beauty, what do you want in this life?" ”
Although Jinghui saw the misdeeds in Li Sheng's eyes, she remembered his filial piety, so she patiently diagnosed and treated the elders' illnesses and prescribed medicines. However, Li Sheng was not grateful for this, but never forgot Jinghui's beauty, and thought about how to take it for himself.
As night fell, the lights in the nunnery dimmed, and Li Sheng took advantage of the unpreparedness and sneaked into Jinghui's meditation room. When he saw that Jinghui was meditating and practicing, he felt a burst of ecstasy in his heart, so he quietly approached, wanting to do something wrong. However, just as he was about to succeed, a golden light flashed from Jing Hui's body, instantly knocking Li Sheng to the ground.
It turned out that Jinghui had already noticed Li Sheng's bad intentions, but she did not make a noise, but secretly prepared this move. She used her internal strength to condense a pure Buddha power into a golden light, and subdued Li Sheng with a single blow.
The other nuns in the nunnery heard the movement and rushed to check it out. They saw Li Sheng fall to the ground, while Jinghui sat on the meditation bed with a calm face, and their hearts suddenly understood. The nun named Jing Ci at the head walked up to Li Sheng and asked coldly, "Why do you want to be bad to Jing Hui?" ”
Li Sheng had nothing to say at this time, he knew that he had misbehaved, so he bowed his head and admitted his mistake. However, Jing Ci did not stop there, she continued: "Do you know that in this nunnery, there is a great snake that has practiced for thousands of years, and it guards this place day and night, and any unscrupulous person cannot escape its eyes. What you have done today is a great mistake, and it will be difficult to convince the people if you do not punish them severely. ”
After that, Jingci ordered someone to take Li Sheng to a vacant lot outside the nunnery. There, the serpent was already entrenched there, raising its huge head, and its eyes revealed a kind of majesty and solemnity. Jingci said to the big snake: "This person has evil thoughts and wants to mistreat the nuns in the nunnery, please see what is going on and give the punishment he deserves." ”
The big snake nodded slightly, then opened its bloody mouth and spewed out a puff of green smoke towards Li Sheng. The green smoke instantly enveloped Li Sheng, and he felt a powerful suction force pull him towards the mouth of the big snake. Just as he was about to be devoured, he suddenly shouted loudly, "I was wrong! I was really wrong! Please spare my life! ”
Hearing this, the serpent paused slightly, then opened his mouth again to withdraw the puff of green smoke. It turned to look at Jingci, as if asking for her opinion. Jingci nodded, and then said: "If you make a mistake for the first time, and know that you can change it, I will spare your life." But you must practice in this nunnery for three years to atone for your previous sins. ”
When Li Sheng heard this, he hurriedly kowtowed and thanked him. From then on, he began a hard life of cultivation in the nunnery. Every morning, he would chant with the nuns, meditate, and work; Every night, he would sit quietly under the big tree outside the nunnery and reflect on his mistakes.
Three years have passed in a flash, and Li Sheng has also changed from a young man with evil thoughts to a compassionate and profound practitioner. The moment he left the nunnery, he bowed deeply to the serpent and the nuns, and then embarked on a new path of cultivation.
After Li Sheng left the meditation nunnery, the memory of it in his heart was as deep as an imprint. He is well aware of his past mistakes, and he is grateful to Jingxinan for giving him the opportunity to mend his ways. With the teachings and blessings of the nuns in the nunnery, he embarked on the path of spiritual practice, determined to spend the rest of his life to make up for his past mistakes.
Li Sheng's path of cultivation was full of hardships and challenges, but he always adhered to his original intention and constantly improved his cultivation realm. He uses his actions to practice the true meaning of Buddhism, to help those in need, and to convey the power of compassion and kindness.
As the years passed, Li Sheng's reputation gradually spread, and he became a respected practitioner. However, he never forgot his roots and always regarded the temple as his spiritual home. Whenever he had the opportunity, he would return there to report the results of his practice to the nuns in the nunnery and listen to their teachings.
One day, when Li Sheng returned to the Nunnery, he was surprised to find that there was a young nun in the nunnery. The nun's name was Jing Lian, she was beautiful and had a dusty temperament, which was somewhat similar to Jing Hui. Li Sheng couldn't help but have a trace of doubt in his heart, but he was soon moved by Jinglian's kindness and innocence.
In the exchange with Jinglian, Li Sheng learned that she was originally a rich daughter, but she was exiled here due to changes in her family. With the help of the nuns in the nunnery, she was able to settle down and begin her spiritual path. Li Sheng was deeply admired by Jinglian's tenacity and perseverance, and he decided to help her grow faster.
As a result, Li Sheng unreservedly passed on his spiritual experience and experience to Jinglian. They meditated, chanted, and practiced the Dharma together, and spent many unforgettable moments together. Under Li Sheng's careful guidance, Jinglian's cultivation progressed rapidly, and her heart became more and more calm and broad.
However, at the critical moment when Jinglian was about to break through the bottleneck of her cultivation, a group of uninvited guests suddenly came outside the nunnery. It was a group of notorious robbers who had learned that there was a treasure hidden in the hermitage and were planning to rob it. Although the nuns in the nunnery have achieved great cultivation, they are still powerless in the face of vicious robbers.
At this moment, a golden light rose from under the big tree outside the nunnery, and rushed directly towards the group of robbers. In the golden light, the figure of the serpent loomed, and it let out an earth-shattering roar that frightened the robbers into fleeing. It turned out that the serpent had been secretly guarding the nunnery and its creatures, and when it saw that the nunnery was in trouble, it did not hesitate to help.
The robbers were frightened by the power of the serpent and fled the scene. The nuns in the nunnery, Li Sheng and Jing Lian all breathed a sigh of relief, and they looked gratefully at the direction in which the big snake had left, their hearts full of awe and gratitude.
After this battle, the nuns in the nunnery, Li Sheng and Jing Lian all realized more deeply the power of compassion and kindness in Buddhism. They understand that only by being compassionate and doing good deeds can they truly protect themselves and others.
Since then, the reputation of the temple has spread even further, attracting more practitioners to come to worship and study. Li Sheng and Jinglian also continued to practice Buddhism in the nunnery, and they used their actions to practice the true meaning of Buddhism, conveying the power of compassion and kindness.
As the years passed, Li Sheng and Jinglian continued their spiritual path in the meditation nunnery, and they supported each other and grew together. The nuns in the nunnery have witnessed their growth and transformation, and they are deeply grateful. And the big snake, although still silently guarding the nunnery, everyone in the nunnery felt its presence and protection.
One day, a mysterious visitor suddenly came to the hermitage. He claimed to be a well-traveled monk who heard about the fame of the temple and came to visit. The monk's speech and demeanor revealed an unfathomable cultivation, which made the nuns in the nunnery, Li Sheng, and Jinglian feel very admired.
During their communication with the monks, Li Sheng and Jing Lian learned an astonishing secret. It turned out that the big snake was not an ordinary spirit animal, but an incarnation of a former monk who realized the true meaning of Buddhism when he was practicing. It voluntarily stayed in the nunnery to protect this pure land in order to repay the nuns in the nunnery for their care and offerings.
Li Sheng and Jing Lian were deeply shocked by the monk's words, and they understood why the big snake could always appear in time when there was trouble in the nunnery, and it turned out that it had been silently guarding them. The eminent monks also told them that although the path of cultivation is difficult, as long as they have compassion and do good deeds, they will feel the power and wisdom of the Dharma.
After listening to the teachings of the eminent monks, Li Sheng and Jinglian strengthened their belief in cultivation. They decided to stay in the nunnery and use their actions to practice the true meaning of Buddhism and help more people feel the power of compassion and kindness.
Time flies, and decades have passed in the blink of an eye. Li Sheng and Jing Lian had both become masters in the cultivation world, and their fame spread far and wide, attracting countless cultivators to come and learn from them. And the serpent still silently guards the nunnery and the creatures in it, and has become the eternal guardian saint in people's hearts.
On a sunny spring day, Li Sheng and Jinglian sat in the courtyard of the nunnery, reminiscing about the past. They were filled with emotion and felt that they had spent their whole lives in practice, and that although they had gone through hardships, their hearts were full of satisfaction and joy.
At this moment, the big snake suddenly appeared in front of them. It looked at Li Sheng and Jinglian with those deep eyes, as if to tell something. Li Sheng and Jing Lian's hearts moved, they understood that the big snake was saying goodbye to them.
It turned out that the serpent's cultivation had reached a critical moment, and it needed to leave the nunnery to find a more suitable place for its cultivation. Although their hearts were full of reluctance, Li Sheng and Jinglian still sent their most sincere blessings to the big snake. They believe that the serpent will continue to guard the true meaning of the Dharma and the power of goodness in his new place of practice.
The serpent slowly departed, its figure fading into the sunlight. Li Sheng and Jinglian stood in the courtyard, watching the big snake leave. Their hearts were filled with emotion and awe, and they also strengthened their belief in cultivation. They know that as long as they have compassion and do good deeds, they can feel the power and wisdom of the Dharma. And the figure of that big snake will always remain in their hearts and become the eternal guardian saint on their cultivation path. Snake Shadow Zen Trail (continued)
After the serpent left, there seemed to be something missing, but the life and practice of the nuns did not stop because of this. Li Sheng and Jing Lian even saw the departure of the Great Serpent as an inspiration, knowing that every life has its own unique journey, and their journey is to continue to practice and preach here.
Soon after, exciting news reached the temple: a young village girl in a nearby mountain village had stumbled upon a rare herb that had been miraculous in curing some incurable ailments. This village girl has a kind heart, and she decided to donate these herbs to Jingxin Nunnery for free, hoping to help more people.
The nuns of the temple were so grateful that they began to study these herbs and, in combination with the techniques passed down from the nunnery, succeeded in developing an elixir that could cure a variety of ailments. This discovery made the reputation of Jingxin Nunnery even more far-reaching, and there was an endless stream of people who came to seek medical advice.
Li Sheng and Jing Lian were also involved in the development of the potion, and they felt a great responsibility on their shoulders. In order to better help others, they not only carefully prepared medicines, but also went to nearby villages to deliver medicines and treatments to patients who were unable to make it to the temple.
Their acts of kindness have touched countless people, and many have been reborn with their help. Those who have been helped see the temple as a sacred place in their hearts, and they have come to worship and donate to express their gratitude.
However, as the fame grew, it also attracted some unnecessary troubles. Some ill-intentioned people began to covet the medicine and herbs of the temple, and they tried to obtain these precious resources by stealing or looting.
Faced with these threats, Li Sheng and Jinglian decided to stand up and protect Jingxin'an. They used their spiritual achievements and wisdom to develop a series of security measures and defense strategies. At the same time, they also actively communicate and cooperate with the local government and martial arts people to jointly maintain the safety of this pure land.
Thanks to their efforts, the temple was able to survive the crisis unharmed. And those who tried to sabotage were defeated in the face of their wisdom and courage.
As the years passed, Li Sheng and Jinglian gradually entered their old age. But they still stick to the meditation nunnery, and continue to protect the land and people they love for the rest of their lives. Their stories have been told as good stories and have become role models and role models in people's hearts.
Eventually, a hundred years after Li Sheng and Jinglian, their stories were engraved on the stone tablet of Jingxin Nunnery for future generations to admire and learn. Their story is not only a legendary experience, but also a spiritual inheritance and perseverance of faith. In their stories, people see the power of compassion, kindness, courage, and wisdom that will forever inspire those who come after them.