Why do Buddhist Zen sayings say that fate is a blessing and fate is also a blessing?

The so-called "happiness" used to mean "believing in happiness", "blessing" and "good fortune", but now people's understanding of happiness is "happiness". Whether now or in the past, the people of China have a common desire, that is, to look forward to the arrival of good fortune. Every word "blessing" has pinned people's yearning for a happy life and a wish for a better future.

"Fu" is the first of the six auspicious signs of "Fu, Lu, Shou, Xi, Cai and Ji", and "Seeking, accepting, cherishing and blessing" is also the generalization and representative of various cultural phenomena. "Fu" is divided into "Five Blessingg" and "Shang Shu Hong Fan": "Five Blessingg: one is longevity, the other is wealth, the third is corning, the fourth is virtue, and the fifth is final in the exam." The form and content of happiness are concretized. The meaning of happiness in China culture is not material satisfaction, but mainly spiritual satisfaction and the pursuit of a better life. "Happiness" will become an eternal theme in human history! Here is a Buddhist story about blessing.

There are two monks in Shanguo Temple in Longshan: Wukong and Dawu. At first, they went out for alms every day. Later, only Wukong went out for alms every day. Originally, I realized that the fate under the Longshan Mountain was very good. Just walking down the mountain, I could change a lot. When I realized it, I saved a lot of necessities such as rice and noodles, and slept in the temple the rest of the time. Wukong persuaded him not to waste his time, but to go out for alms.

When I heard this, I was very annoyed and said, "Can a monk be too greedy? As long as there is food. You see, I have so much food that I can eat for half a month. Why go out and work hard? "

Wukong recited Amitabha and said, "Brother, you've spent so many years on almsgiving, but you haven't realized the beauty and essence of almsgiving?"

When he heard this, he satirized Wukong and said, "Brother, you came out at sunrise and returned at sunset, but you left empty-handed and returned empty-handed. What is your fate?"

Wukong said, "My fate lies in my heart. The fate comes from the heart, and the fate must also go from the heart. "

when he realized it, he was confused and said, "I don't understand."

Later, enlightened money and things became less and less. This made Wu very upset. I used to eat for half a month once, but now I can only eat for a few days. But Wukong still comes out at sunrise and returns at sunset every day, leaving empty-handed and returning empty-handed, but Wukong smiles every day. When I realized it, I wanted to dig at my brother and said, "Brother, how did you get today?"

Wukong said, "I have gained a lot."

When he realized it, he said, "Where is the harvest?"

Wukong said, "On earth, in people's hearts."

Realizing that it is difficult for me to understand the elder brother's words for a while, I decided to go begging with Wukong tomorrow. When I realized it, I said, "Brother, my understanding is too poor. I want to have an affair with you tomorrow."

Wukong nodded in agreement.

The next day, I realized that I was going to beg alms with Wukong, and I took the cloth bag he used to go out for alms. Wukong said, "Brother, put down the cloth bag." When he realized it, he said, "Why?" Wukong said, "Your cloth bag is full of selfish desires and greed. If you take it out, it won't change the best relationship."

When he realized it, he said, "Then where shall we put the melted things?"

Wukong said, "In people's hearts. People's hearts are omnipotent. "

in this way, Wukong and Wu Wu went on their way. Everywhere Wu and Wukong go, many people will recognize Wukong. Before Wukong could speak, they offered something to Wukong. Some also said that it was thanks to Master Wukong's last charity that we were able to tide over the difficulties. Master Wukong's great kindness is unforgettable! When I realized it, I thought to myself, "Don't let me take the cloth bag and see where you put your things later." They went on, and they became more and more attached. I am full of joy when I realize that I have gained a lot today. Just then, a farmer came from a distance with a child in his arms, crying as he walked. It turned out that the farmer's child was seriously ill and he could not afford to see the doctor. Wukong went over and gave all the belongings to the farmer. They went on, except for food and clothing, they gave up all the way and gave up again. Wukong asked Wu, "Brother, what did you become when you came out with me?"

realized a wry smile.

Wukong said, "Brother, you only know the blessings of fate, but you don't know the blessings of fate. Look between heaven and earth, why is everything in nature so beautiful? Everything in heaven and earth is circulating. Teacher younger brother, Feng Shui, day and night, four seasons, which one is not in a cycle? Those who only know the blessings of fate are only a moment of joy, and after a long time, they are a pool of stagnant water. The difference between us is that you put the transformed things in a cloth bag full of selfish desires and greed, while I put the transformed things in people's hearts and let kindness and love circulate in people's hearts. " When I heard this, I bowed my head. Wukong said, Amitabha.

(Everything is a dream)