A long time ago, in a small village, there was a villager named A Niu. Every morning, he spends more than three hours worshipping God. He believes that "worshipping God is blessed by God". There are all kinds of gods in his family, big and small.
One day, the village head informed the villagers: "Because of the continuous heavy rain, the road leading to the water's edge is blocked, so there is probably a danger of flooding. Please pack your belongings and leave the village temporarily to avoid casualties. " Most villagers followed the instructions, but only a few villagers still refused to leave. A Niu even smiled and said, "I don't need to be afraid, because I sincerely worship God every day, and God will surely bless me. I decided not to leave my village. "
Finally, the flood was out of control and all the outlets in the village were flooded. Villagers who failed to leave in time climbed onto the roof, waiting for others to rescue them, and A Niu was no exception, climbing onto the roof to avoid the flood. Just then, a family passed by on a homemade raft and suggested that A Niu go with them, but A Niu refused.
Soon, there was a big tree floating in front of him, and he didn't catch it as a raft to escape. A few hours later, a big barrel floated from nowhere. A Niu turned a blind eye and just muttered, convinced that the flood was about to recede, and planned how to thank God. Finally, A Niu was drowned by the flood.
When his soul met his most admired god, he swore angrily, "God! What's the matter with you? I sincerely worship you every day, but you abandoned me and let the flood drown me. What's wrong with you? " After listening to his words, God said, "A Niu, I gave you a raft, a big tree and a barrel, but you didn't grasp it well, which really made me helpless."
2. Everyone is equal before the law.
/kloc-In the 8th century, the German emperor William I built a palace in Potsdam. Once, he lived in a palace and climbed to a high place overlooking Potsdam, but his view was blocked by a mill. The emperor was very disappointed. This mill is ugly. He sent someone to negotiate with the miller to buy the mill so that it could be demolished.
No, the miller decided not to sell it. The reason is simple: this is what my ancestors left behind, and I can't leave it in my hands, no matter how much money! The emperor was furious and sent guards to forcibly tear down the mill. The stubborn miller brought a lawsuit to the court. Surprisingly, the court ruled against the emperor.
And sentenced the emperor to rebuild the mill at the original site and compensate the miller for his economic losses. The emperor obeyed the court's decision and rebuilt the mill. Decades later, William I and the miller died one after another. The miller's son is on the verge of bankruptcy because of poor management. He wrote to the then emperor William II and offered to sell him the mill.
William II was filled with emotion after receiving this letter. He believes that the matter of the mill is related to the judicial independence of the country and the image of a fair trial. It is a monument and symbol of judicial independence and justice in Germany and should be preserved forever. He wrote back in person and suggested that he keep the mill for future generations. Gave him 6000 marks to pay off his debts.
After receiving the reply, the little miller was very moved. Decided not to sell the factory to commemorate this past. As British Prime Minister William Pitt said in the middle of18th century, "Even the poorest people dare to resist the authority of the king in their own huts.
The house may be dilapidated and the roof may be crumbling; But the wind can enter, the rain can enter, the king can't enter, and his hordes dare not cross the threshold of this broken house.
3. Equal opportunities for all
20 1 1 August, visit Wutai Mountain. Wutai Mountain Tayuan Temple has a manjusri pagoda. This pagoda has a history: according to legend, during the Northern Wei Dynasty, the temple fair of the Lingjiu Temple in Dafu was held in March every year, and there was a saying that there was no place for fasting, regardless of monks and customs, men, women and children.
Once at a temple fair, a woman in rags, holding a baby and a child, followed by a dog, went into the temple to be a vegetarian. She was penniless and cut her hair for charity.
The monk gave her three vegetarian meals, and she said, "My dog can eat, too." The monk reluctantly gave her another copy. The woman added, "I have a child in my stomach and I still share it." The monk said angrily, "You are insatiable about fast food. You have to share it before your son is born. You are so greedy! "
The woman was reprimanded by the monk and jumped into the air, showing the appearance of Manjusri Bodhisattva, the dog became a green lion, and the baby and child became two-day boys. Manjusri Bodhisattva chanted in the misty land: "All beings learn to be equal, and their hearts follow the waves of the world. If you give up all your bones, what do you love? "
At this time, thousands of believers inside and outside the temple quickly prayed to heaven: "Great Sage, I would like to show the law of equality, and we will follow this." The air intones, "Keep your heart like the earth, like water and fire. There is no difference, is it vanity? " Later, the monks in the temple buried the poor woman's hair as a relic and built a tower. This is the story of Manjusri giving alms in Lent.
I think the story of Manjusri Teacher's Law tells a truth, that is, things have a holistic and comprehensive system view, and we should look at problems comprehensively. I pointed out in my new book "The Law of Eight Diagrams Time and Space" that the holographic and phenomenological thinking of the universe is a simple natural thinking.
When this kind of thinking is applied to real work and life, it means that everything is connected. From the part to the whole, from the whole to the part, we should pay attention to the relationship between macro and horizontal, so as to "draw inferences from others." The empty singing of Manjusri means that heaven and earth are empty statutes, everything is the same, all beings are equal, everyone is equal before opportunities, and there is nothing but human heart and desire.
This is the "equality law". Recently, a student who participated in my martial arts fitness training wrote to me and said, "I read your book" The Trace of the Avenue ",and my heart suddenly opened up and my mind became more determined. Last year, I went to Huashan, Sanqingshan and Changchun Temple in Wuhan to learn Taoism. In the new year, practice verification will be better. "
I replied, "Tao needs enlightenment. I used to realize Tao in a cave and tree hole in Wudang Mountain, and realized that I am Tai Chi, Tai Chi is me, I am Tao, and Tao is me. Tao is nature, nature, source and the world forever. Everything is the embodiment of Tao, and Tao can enlighten all beings.
Tao is everywhere, in fact, in your heart, in your daily life and in your happiness. Avenue to Jane, return to nature, then this road is over! "Heaven and earth vanity testimonies, everything is the same, this is the avenue.
4. Difference and equality
What I draw is balance, but what I want to express is not the balance between one object and another, but the fairness and equality between people in human society.
The bottom of the picture is a straight line, which can extend infinitely and connect everything. It symbolizes all-encompassing human society and the world. The triangle is a "seat", an equilateral triangle with the same left and right sides, which symbolizes that people are born equal.
The most important thing in this picture is the triangle on the left and the circle on the right (called a disk) on the second straight line. They are different but equal. It symbolizes the difference and equality between people. Finally, the middle circle on the "scale" symbolizes a kind of strength. When the weather is crooked, it will put pressure on the weak and eventually push them out of the game.
This is a neutral force, which will make people with high status go up a storey still higher, and make those who fail suffer another heavy blow. Through this picture, I want to express my appeal that society should give people a right, and the same right is the right to equality and fair competition. People are allowed to have differences, but there must be no equality!
5. Equality
Not long ago, British Prime Minister Tony Blair and his wife came to a small town in southwest France for a holiday. Although the Prime Minister and his wife are here, the town is still going its own way. It's time to bask in the sun and fall in love. Everyone lives comfortably and orderly. Knowing that Blair is a "big shot", everyone seems to take it seriously, because all beings are equal.
Blair likes going to bars. The owner of the only bar in town has no face at all, so he closed the door and went on holiday as scheduled. However, the boss politely left a note in front of the bar: "Welcome Mr. and Mrs. Blair. I'm sorry, we're on holiday now, and we'll come back after the holiday. Sorry! "
People have to face many people and experience many things in their life, but they should live freely and nobly anyway. In fact, it is not difficult. Learn to look up to authority and you will become dignified.