Why is Wang Wei called "Shi Fo" and why is Wang Wei called "Shi Fo"
Wang Wei was famous for his poetic talent during the reign of Tianbao in Kaiyuan, Tang Dynasty. At that time, he was known as "the literate sect in the world". He has written some positive poems, many of which have made great artistic achievements, and his pastoral poems are even more eye-opening. Together with Meng Haoran, they are called "pastoral poets". Wang Wei was a devout Buddhist in his early years. Due to political setbacks, his thoughts tend to be negative. In his later years, he became a monk for a long time, lived in Lantian Villa, and interacted with Taoist friend Pei Di. As he wrote, "There are many sad things in life, and he won't let them go anywhere." "As time goes by, please give me peace and stay away from all kinds of affairs." Therefore, many poems in the later period have almost no positive reflection on reality, and the negative thoughts of Buddhism are strong, and some are even full of idealistic philosophy with empty Buddha nature. Before his death, people thought that he was a "contemporary poet who was good at Zen" (Yuan Xian rewarded the king), and even got the title of "Shi Fo" after his death.