Global Gaowu: Compassion Above All

Some illnesses are inborn. They are part of your nature.

Habits may change, but nature is hard to change.

Feng Xiu is a monk, and his adoptive father is a monk too. You could say he was raised in the proper tradition. If nothing unexpected happened, he ought to spend his days chanting scriptures and paying homage to Buddha.

Unfortunately, he is ill. He is a born patient.

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“Donor, the road ahead is difficult. Allow me to send you on your way.”

“What? Where to? Naturally, to the Western Paradise.”

“You don’t want to go? That’s fine. Let’s go take a look first. It’s free, anyway.”

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Murderer: “Brother Monk, as the Buddha himself said, ‘Lay down your butcher’s knife and become a Buddha on the spot.’”

Feng Xiu: “In that case, donor, please make a trip to the Western Paradise and hear the Buddha’s teachings for yourself.”

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