Fayuan Temple in Beijing

Thoughts after reading: The predecessor of Fayuan Temple in Beijing was Minzhong Temple, a temple built to commemorate the soldiers who sacrificed their lives in vain due to the emperor's wrong decisions. It is used as a vertical timeline to connect the heroes and prophets of various dynasties and generations who took the lead and sacrificed their lives for righteousness. It should also have multiple levels of symbolic meaning. First of all, it is a thousand-year-old temple, a place where Buddhism and incense are taught. Its own changes reflect the evolution of history. It is a witness to the change of dynasties and the ups and downs of the world. It is also the embodiment of the glorious spirit of those who sacrifice their lives for their family and country. It will stand despite the wind and rain; although it will be damaged with the rise and fall of the dynasty, the spirit will never be annihilated. Whenever there is a crisis, there are always people who come forward to protect it, so that it can continue, carry forward and flourish. The book talks about Buddhism and Taoism, about whether one should be loyal to a country with one dynasty and one surname or a country that belongs to all people. It talks about emperors, temple officials, heroes in the forest, benevolent and righteous people who sacrificed their lives in troubled times, and the bad woman Cixi and his henchmen. In this book, the image of Tan Sitong, who was generous in his righteousness, is very tall. The other characters surround him as if they are automatically shrinking, and only their blurry outlines are visible due to his burning spiritual aura. I still clearly remember the passionate words of Tan Sitong in the history books: "Reforms in various countries are all caused by bloodshed. Today, China has not heard of anyone who shed blood due to reforms. This is why this country is not prosperous. If there are, please start from the same heir!" Tan Sitong in this book is also Like this sentence, he sacrificed to awaken the people at that time. For a moment, it was unclear whether this was a real historical image or a virtual artistic image. It should be very similar to him but not entirely him. After all, this is a historical novel, and it is normal to have some fictional elements. He is a traditional intellectual who has read the Four Books and Five Classics, but he is not a traditional intellectual because he sacrificed his life to seek the Dharma when the country was about to be destroyed by the Empress Dowager Cixi, and shouldered the important task of saving the nation with a single and courageous voice. He made friends from all walks of life, like a knight. He broke the stereotype of "the useless scholar" and the "ruthless scholar". His final words at the execution ground were: "I have the intention to kill the thief, but I can't save myself. I will die well, so be happy!" How soul-stirring and tragic. He not only read books for imperial examinations, but also read Buddhist scriptures. His understanding of Buddhist scriptures was like that of an enlightened monk. The character of a scholar, the loyal soul of a patriot, the chivalrous spirit of a hero, and the spirituality of Buddhism are all perfectly integrated in him. "I will smile to the sky with my horizontal sword, leaving behind my liver and gallbladder." This sentence fully expresses his heroism and sincerity. Tan Sitong, you are truly an extraordinary scholar.

The Buddhist spirit is to first turn yourself into a falsehood. After the falsehood is over, you will have nothing to love and no regrets, and then go back and turn the falsehood into reality. This is the correct answer. After being born and then returning to the world, that is, after "seeing through the mortal world" and then returning to the mortal world. At this time, people in this realm,

Teacher Li is really knowledgeable and all-encompassing A one-step historical novel with a strong sense of immersion and unique insights.

National events depend on sacrifice and military affairs, on the awakening of the ruling class, on the conscience of humeral ministers, and on the visionary people's "turning the tide before it falls, and supporting the building before it collapses."

Rich historical knowledge, clear context, really improved my knowledge

The writing is beautiful and it tells a grand historical narrative.

The master is the master👍

It is deeply touching. Thank you for your sacrifices. You are great people.

Impassioned, thought-provoking, and exciting!