Warlord of the Republic of China x young layman who grew up in a monastery.
In troubled times, with good intentions and the world in mind, we have gone through half a century together.
The early twentieth century was a turbulent time. For poor people, all they care about is having food to eat and clothing to wear, but they have to face famine and disasters.
Not long after Xu Sanduo was born, floods flooded his hometown, causing a serious illness and burning his brain. He could barely remember people or events, and he couldn't even walk when he was six years old. His parents took him and his two brothers to make a living, but they had to abandon him due to the pressure of life.
Fortunately, the ancient temple in the mountains took him in. In the ancient temple, with the help of Shi Jin and others, Xu Sanduo spent most of his relatively beautiful childhood.
In 1916, the current situation became even more chaotic. The Beiyang warlords were divided and divided. There were constant disputes and fighting, and the people were in dire straits. Since then, rogue bandits and unknown military groups often broke into the ancient temple and disrupted the lives of the monks. Xu Sanduo was forced to leave his hometown with Shi Jin and went to Shanghai...
*Writing this article originated from reading the autobiography of Master Shengyan. The more I know about that era, the more I admire some people of that era. Not only Master Shengyan, but also Master Yinguang, Master Xuyun, Bazhi Tutuo... His heart is always pure, but he never leaves the troubled world. He takes saving people and protecting the righteous Dharma as his own responsibility. He is a sage who truly walks the path of Bodhisattva.
Intention: Keep good thoughts in the midst of troubled times and never abandon your family, country and world