Let's talk about this paragraph today, in Gada, our northeast, there is a buddy named Li Sanlang, he is a sincere farmer. That day, he got up early in the morning to catch a market, but the weather was not beautiful, and in the evening, dark clouds were overhead, thunder was roaring, and heavy rain was pouring down. Li Sanlang was in a hurry in his heart, and thought: "What is this neat, there is no store in front of the village and no store in the back, you have to find a place to shelter from the rain." From afar, he saw a dilapidated temple, dilapidated, but sheltered from the wind and rain.
Li Sanlang took three steps and made two steps, and hurried into the temple. In the temple, a tattered statue of a god stood there, and I don't know which way it was. He found a corner, intending to make do with the night. It was late at night, the wind and rain outside were more violent, and the thunder roared, as if it was about to collapse the ruined temple. Li Sanlang wrapped his clothes tightly and prayed silently in his heart: "Bodhisattva bless, the rain can stop tomorrow." ”
While praying, the temple door squeaked open, and an old beggar came in, ragged, soaking wet, and pale. When the old beggar saw someone, he was stunned, then walked over tremblingly and asked in a low voice, "This little brother, can you give me something to eat?" Li Sanlang's heart softened, and he quickly took out two hot steamed buns and handed them to the old beggar: "Old man, eat quickly, fill your stomach and warm up." ”
The old beggar took the steamed bun, his eyes flashed with gratitude, and he ate it after dividing five by two. After eating, he wiped his mouth and said to Li Sanlang: "Little brother, you are really a good person." You can sleep in peace tonight, with me here, keep you safe. Li Sanlang listened, although he was a little puzzled, but he didn't think much about it, just regarded it as an old beggar who thanked him and said auspicious words casually. He yawned, leaned against the corner, and fell into a deep sleep.
I don't know how long it took, Li Sanlang was woken up by a strange noise. When I opened my eyes, the temple was very dark, and the old beggar was gone. The wind and rain outside were still there, and the thunder was getting denser and louder, as if it was exploding on the top of the temple. Li Sanlang was shocked, thinking that this temple would not really collapse, right? He quickly got up, trying to find a place to hide. At this moment, there was a scream, and a bolt of lightning pierced the night sky and slashed directly at the temple. With a "boom", the temple collapsed and dust flew up. At that moment, Li Sanlang felt like the world was spinning, as if he was buried in the ruins. He tried desperately to climb out, but he was surrounded by bricks and tiles, and he couldn't move. Just when he was about to run out of ruts, he felt a force next to him, and then a dry hand reached over and grabbed his wrist. Li Sanlang looked up, hey, isn't this the old beggar! He didn't know where he came from, and he was trying to pull him out of the rubble. With the help of the old beggar, Li Sanlang finally crawled out. He looked back and saw that the temple was in ruins, and the dilapidated idol of the god lay in the rubble. Li Sanlang was afraid in his heart, if the old beggar hadn't pulled him in time, he might have died a long time ago. He hurriedly thanked the old beggar: "Uncle, I have to remember your life-saving grace for a lifetime!" The old beggar waved his hand and said, "You're welcome, young man, isn't this the result of your usual good deeds." If you hadn't given alms to my old beggar, how would I have come to your aid? Li Sanlang suddenly realized that this old beggar was not simple. He was so grateful in his heart that he was about to thank him again, but the old beggar's figure flickered, turned into a puff of green smoke, and disappeared into the night. Since then, Li Saburo has become more convinced of the truth that "good deeds are rewarded", and he often accumulates virtue by doing good deeds to help those in need. And on the ruins of the ruined temple, a lush bamboo forest has slowly grown, as if telling a mysterious and touching story.
Besides, Li Sanlang, watching the old beggar turn into green smoke and disappear, muttered in his heart, what is the origin of this old beggar? Why is it so mysterious? He looked at the ruins, and thought to himself, yes, this place can't stay any longer, and tomorrow morning he will have to find a place to build a house again. Early the next morning, Li Sanlang left the ruins, intending to find a feng shui treasure to resettle down. He inquired along the way, and finally found a piece of feng shui treasure at the foot of the mountain. There is water in front of this place and mountains in the back, bamboo forest on the left and peach forest on the right, it is really a wonderful place. Li Sanlang invited the craftsmen of the village, and within a few days, a brand new house was built. On the day the house was built, he specially set up a few tables of banquets and invited the villagers to come to the house for a drink. During the banquet, he told everyone about his overnight stay in the ruined temple and the rescue of the old beggar. When everyone heard it, they all felt strange, and they all said that Li Sanlang was a good person with good rewards. In this way, Li Sanlang lived peacefully in his new home for a few years. He often thought of the mysterious old beggar, and his heart was always full of gratitude. He also often reminds himself to be a kind person, do more good deeds, and accumulate more good karma.
One day, Li Saburo went up the mountain to chop firewood and stumbled upon a hidden cave. With a sense of curiosity, he walked into the cave, and the mess of magic weapons in front of him, as well as those old talismans, made him mutter: Why are there these things in this cave? Could it be that what Taoist temple was here before? As he pondered, a slight cough pulled him back to reality. As soon as he turned around, good fellow, a white-haired old Taoist priest was standing at the entrance of the cave, holding a cane in his hand, and his eyes were full of sharpness. Li Sanlang was shocked, and hurriedly stepped forward and bowed: "Dao Chief, what's wrong with you?" The old Taoist priest waved his hand and motioned him to stop those false courtesies. He walked up to Li Sanlang, looked up and down, and then nodded and said, "You are Li Sanlang, right?" I look at your face and know that you have a good heart, so we have this fate. When Li Sanlang heard this, he was excited in his heart, thinking that this old Taoist priest was not the old beggar who saved him back then? He hurriedly asked, "Dao Chief, are you the old man who saved me in the broken temple back then?" The old Taoist priest smiled slightly and said, "That's right, it's me." I saw that you were kind-hearted, so I helped you. Now that you've built a new house, you're rewarded for your kindness. Li Sanlang listened, and the gratitude in his heart was not mentioned. He hurriedly invited the old Taoist priest into the house to drink tea, wanting to entertain him well. The old Taoist priest waved his hand and said, "I still have something to do, so I can't stay longer." I'm here today to tell you something. Li Sanlang hurriedly asked, "Dao Chief, you say." The old Taoist priest said, "Do you know why there are these magic talismans in this cave?" Li Sanlang shook his head and said, "I don't know." The old Taoist priest sighed and said, "This cave was originally a place for Maoshan Taoist priests to cultivate. The Taoist priest is strong, but he has a withdrawn personality and does not like to deal with people. He pursued immortality all his life, but ended up dying. These magic talismans were all left by him. Li Sanlang listened, and sighed in his heart. He asked, "That Dao Chief, do you say that this art of immortality really exists?" The old Taoist priest shook his head and said, "Immortality is against the sky, not something that we can do." The Taoist priest pursued it all his life, and in the end he didn't end up dying, which is the best proof. Li Sanlang listened, and he understood in his heart. He sighed: "It seems that it is still down-to-earth and good deeds. The old Taoist priest nodded and said, "That's right." You remember, if you live for a lifetime, you want to be at ease. If you do good deeds and accumulate virtue, you will naturally be rewarded. After speaking, the old Taoist priest turned around and left, disappearing into the mountains and forests. Li Sanlang stood at the entrance of the cave, looking at the back of the old Taoist priest, his heart was full of respect and gratitude. Since then, Li Saburo has strengthened his determination to do good and accumulate virtue. Li Sanlang, this buddy, likes to wander around the cave when he has nothing to do, and take a look at the magic weapons and talismans that the gods are chattering about. But in his heart, there was no greedy thought at all. He understands that although these things can bluff people, if they have bad intentions, then they will be in big trouble. In this way, Li Sanlang lived a stable life in the village, helping others, teaching his children and grandchildren, doing good deeds, accumulating virtues, and helping others. When the people in the village mentioned him, they all gave him a thumbs up, saying that he was a living bodhisattva and a great benevolent person.
In Li Sanlang's heart, he always thinks about the mysterious old beggar and the old Taoist priest who pulled him in times of crisis. From time to time, he remembered that stormy night, the ruined temple, the cave, and the kind old Taoist. These memories are more precious to him than gold.
The story has to go on to say that although Li Sanlang's life is dull, he has a very moist life. His good deeds spread throughout the village, and everyone praised him. However, in his heart, he always thought of the old Taoist priest, and felt that his appearance was not accidental, as if it was an indication of something big.
One evening, Li Sanlang was enjoying the shade in the courtyard when he suddenly heard the sound of horses' hooves in the distance. He poked his head out curiously, and looked, good fellow, a group of people and horses were rushing towards the village as if they were racing. The leader was a middle-aged man in an official uniform, with an urgent expression. The middle-aged man dismounted and asked, "Is Li Sanlang here?" Li Sanlang hurriedly greeted him: "I am, what's the matter?" The middle-aged man stepped forward and held his hand tightly: "Brother Li, do you remember the old Taoist priest who saved you in the broken temple back then?" Li Sanlang was stunned for a moment and nodded: "Remember, what's wrong?" The middle-aged man took a deep breath: "To tell you the truth, that old Taoist priest is my master, the head of the Maoshan faction." He is an old man, but he always remembers your kindness. Recently, my master watched the sky at night and found that we were going to have a catastrophe here, so I specially asked me to tell you that you should leave quickly, and don't suffer an unwarranted disaster. Li Sanlang was dumbfounded when he heard this, he didn't expect that his small act of kindness could bring such a big reward. He was grateful in his heart, and hurriedly asked, "That official, what is this disaster?" The middle-aged man shook his head: "The secret of heaven must not be revealed, the master only said that this disaster is not trivial." Brother Li, hurry up and pack your things and come with me. Li Sanlang hesitated for a while, but thinking of the old Taoist's life-saving grace, he finally nodded: "Okay, I'll clean up and go with you." That night, Li Sanlang took his family and a few valuable belongings and left the village with the middle-aged man. Their gang walked south for three days and three nights before they arrived at a small town. The middle-aged man told Li Sanlang that this place was the master's territory, and he could make do with it first. Li Sanlang rented a cottage in the town and settled his family. Although he was a little upset in his heart, he thought of having the support of the old Taoist priest, and his heart was much more steady. As the days passed, the people in the town slowly discovered that this newcomer Li Sanlang was not only good-hearted, loved to help, but also had excellent craftsmanship and worked diligently. He quickly earned everyone's affection and respect.
But the good times didn't last long, not long after Li Sanlang settled down in the town, a plague was like beating chicken blood, and the whole town was in turmoil. People are sick with meat and vegetables, and there is no medicine for them. Li Sanlang looked at the painful appearance of the villagers, and his heart was more uncomfortable than a knife cut. At this moment, he suddenly remembered the mysterious old Taoist priest. His heart was so hot that he decided to go to the dojo for help. He crossed mountains and mountains, trekked through mountains and rivers, and finally arrived at the dojo.
In the dojo, the old Taoist priest is in retreat and cultivating. Li Sanlang knelt outside the door and sincerely begged the old Taoist priest to help. He knelt for a whole day and a night, and finally moved the old Taoist. The old Taoist priest came out to see Li Sanlang's haggard appearance, and he also sighed with emotion in his heart. He took out a talisman, handed it to Li Sanlang and said, "This talisman can drive away the plague, you can take it and give it to the villagers." Li Sanlang took the talisman, and the tears were about to fall. He hurried back to the town and distributed the talismans to the villagers. It didn't take long for the plague in the town to be brought under control and the people began to recover.
Li Sanlang went to the dojo again and expressed his gratitude to the old Taoist priest. The old Taoist priest smiled and said, "This is all your own good karma. Your good thoughts back then have been rewarded today. Remember, if you do good deeds and accumulate virtue, you will have good fortune. When Li Sanlang heard this, his belief in his heart became firmer. He returned to the town and continued to live a peaceful and contented life. He often thought of that mysterious old Taoist priest and those talismans, but he knew that true strength came from the kindness and persistence of his heart.
Since then, Lee Saburo has become one of the most popular people in the town. His kindness and diligence have earned him the respect and love of everyone. And the mysterious old Taoist priest and the plague have also become the most unforgettable memories of his life. He often told his children and grandchildren: "Doing good deeds and accumulating virtue and helping others is a tradition of our family, and we must pass it on." ”