Master of Good Guidance, born in Linzi, Shandong Province (about Sixian County, Anhui Province), was born in the 9th year of Yang Di Daye (AD 6 13) and died in the 2nd year of Yonglong, Tang Gaozong (AD 68 1), at the age of 69.
At the age of 10, Ming Sheng, a master of Yimou, became a monk and extensively studied Mahayana classics such as Hokkekyo and Vimalakīrti.
/kloc-When he was 0/8 years old, he saw the "western pure land in disguise" and made a wish for a paradise.
When I was 20 years old, I saw Guan Jing for the first time. I deeply understood it and sighed with sadness and joy: "It is difficult to study; This is the only way to guard the door and will definitely surpass life and death. "
At the age of 23, he entered Wuzhen Temple in Zhong Nanshan and meditated there. Within a few years, he realized Samadhi and was ready to visit Baoting, Yaochi and Jinta. There are very few monks in ancient and modern times.
At the age of 29, he went to Xuanzhong Temple, Bing, Shanxi Province, where he studied under Master Daochuo and was taught by Pure Land, and became the best disciple.
At the age of 33, he returned to Wuzhen Temple and founded Pure Land Sect, which set an example for ancient and modern times. The master lived and practiced in Wuzhen Temple for nearly 30 years, and the abbot preached Dharma. His profound proof of Samadhi and the establishment of religion were all in Wuzhen Temple, where he completed five volumes and more than nine volumes, such as Guan Jingshu and Concept Method. In the meantime, he also traveled to and from Guangming Temple, Jionji and Practical Temple in Shi Jing, where he was very popular.
56-year-old, moved to Shi Jing Shisi, later renamed Wenguo Temple.
At the age of 60, he was invited by Gao Zong to become a monk in this school, and supervised the construction of Lushena Buddha and Fengxian Temple in Longmen, Luoyang until he was 63 years old.
At the age of 69, Shi Yonglong bid farewell to Chang 'an and returned to the pure land on March 14th of the second year (AD 68 1 year). The body is soft, the color is as usual, the air is fragrant and wonderful, and it needs a long rest. All the mourners, the whole city cried, the funeral was full, and the alley was empty. His disciples Huai Yun and others buried the master's remains in the Shenhe Garden at the foot of Zhongnanshan Mountain, set up a thirteen-story "worship tower", and built Ji Xiang Temple beside the tower as a place for eternal ambition. Gaozong and Wuhou often worship and sacrifice in Daxing.