I met him at Shaolin Temple during the Spring Festival, and he seemed a little too quiet. That day, we sat in the abbot's room for a long time, but he never said a word, just listened quietly and smiled from time to time. He was introduced as a student of China Buddhist College. He came back from vacation to visit Master. Because we were under the blue sky in Beijing, we made an appointment to visit him when we returned to Beijing. However, there were too many mundane things after our return, and Master Ke Yan's studies were quite heavy, so we had to put it off again and again until today.

When I met Master Ke Yan, he was reading in the backyard of Fayuan Temple. The carefree and serene manner makes people intoxicated and envious. We greeted him and he smiled back. After explaining the purpose, Master Ke Yan thought for a moment and asked us to sit down and talk in a bright and empty room not far away.

Master Ke Yan looked serene and talked calmly, and his brow inadvertently revealed an unforgettable charm. Looking at him from a secular perspective, he is definitely a handsome man.

At first, it was a general talk, and then it slowly got to the point.

"Let's start with China Buddhist College," he said. "I study here in Qiu Lai 1999. With the development of society, the social obligations undertaken by Buddhist groups are gradually changing. Knowledge is as important as belief, and China Buddhist College is an excellent environment for the integration of practice and learning. The courses here are much more substantial and regular than those in social universities. In addition to daily study, there are morning classes, evening classes and fragrant seats. In addition to studying the religious theory of Buddhism in the Han Dynasty comprehensively and systematically, the courses here need to further learn some social knowledge, such as the history of China philosophy, the history of western philosophy, ancient Chinese, foreign languages, politics, law and so on. "

"What do you think is the difference between China Buddhist College and Shaolin Temple?"

"The two places believe in this topic every day when they are studying. What they feel is the purity and harmony of monks and the compassionate teaching of teachers. The two places are different, but the happiness of Buddhism gained by believing in Buddhism is common. "

The wind rustled the old trees outside the window. He looked up out of the window. "How much like the wind in Shaolin Temple!" Master Ke Yan gently praised. "I came to Shaolin Temple when I was very young, so I came into contact with Buddhist thought earlier. My belief began in Shaolin Temple, and I gradually established my life orientation in such an innocent age! I have today's beliefs, and there are too many people to be grateful for. The most grateful is the Shaolin Temple's Master Gan Yong and Master Yongxin ... "

At this point, Master Jianke's expression became serious, and there was a short pause in the conversation. It is obvious from his sense of language and expression that although he is in Beijing, the ancient temple that found a reason for his life still worries him from time to time.

Later, Master Ke Yan continued to speak. He said that when he first became a monk, he was still young and often troubled Master. Master's compassion and meticulous care for his life made him feel the warmth from his elders and his extraordinary Buddhist career, and also made him realize the dignity of Buddhism and the seriousness of his personal beliefs. This silent spirit of enlightenment has been deeply passed down to him and will benefit him for life.

"But when I was around them, I didn't study hard. Now that I think about it, I feel sorry, but I also miss those days. I really hope to return to them in the future and make up for my inner regrets ... "

After the interview, Master Ke Yan showed us the whole picture of Fayuan Temple and invited us to sit in his dormitory for a while. The dormitory is no different from the university dormitory we usually see, but it is clean and tidy.

When saying goodbye, Master Ke Yan sent us to the gate of Fayuan Temple and wished us a safe journey. We put our hands together like him and wish him success in his studies.