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Advocacy and Practice of Scholars in Ming Dynasty
On his deathbed, Master Yin Guang told Master Miao Zhen: "You should maintain the Dojo, promote the pure land, and don't learn big money." Master Xue Ming inherited the fine tradition of Lingyan Mountain, not only lived frugally, but also looked down on fame and wealth, and educated monks to be indifferent to fame and wealth. He once said that the most painful thing in life is to compete for fame and gain. A person often abandons his career because of fame and fortune, and even goes astray. He also said: "As long as monks practice sincerely, they will naturally exist. If Ford's karma is not enough, you can't ask for what you want. " Master Ming Xue, as the abbot of a famous temple, holds many posts, but regards these fame and positions as "castles in the air" and never misses them. When he is in the temple or out, he is often given red envelopes. If he keeps it for himself, no one asks. However, he didn't move a penny and turned it over to the warehouse. Master Zhao Bin, who has been following Master Xue Ming for more than two years, said, "Monks in Ming Dynasty look down on money. He didn't even look at the red envelope when he received it. Let's take it to the vault. Not only that, he often takes out the money saved and donates it to the disaster area in the name of Lingyanshan Temple. Moreover, it is reasonable that Ming monks are nearly 80 years old and eat in the small Zhai Tang where guests are entertained, while eating with other monks in the Da Zhai Tang. Many people advised him to eat in Xiaozhaitang. He said: monks should not be greedy for enjoyment, otherwise it will hinder the cultivation of Buddhism. Mr. Huang Hua, who has been teaching in the mountains since the establishment of the Buddhist College, speaks of the master, and his reverence is beyond words. He said to the monk in class: "Monk Ming is my most respected mage. I respect him because he is very spiritual, cares about the public and lives a simple life. I hope that among the monks present here, there are more monks like Master Ming. Only in this way can there be hope for the future of Buddhism. "