So, how did such superb French come down? Let's learn from the preface before Mr. Wu Chu's quotations. There is a preface to The Quotations of Zen Master, which was written by Qian Yi 'an, a Buddhist in Zhejiang.
Qian Jushi was the first person who advocated the circulation of Wu Chu's quotations. He is also deeply attached to the Pure Land Method and knows the intrinsic value of Wu Chu's quotations. In the preface, Qian Yi 'an, a Buddhist, put it this way: After compiling the manuscript of Master Wu Chu, someone asked me, is there the most appropriate way to read Buddha and die? I said, "Yes, I'm sure. 」
This answer means that the Pure Land Method entered through the door of "faith", which should be firm, firm and unquestionable. From this belief, we can inspire our earnest desire, and from this earnest desire, we can guide our dedication. These are the three assets of Pure Land-faith, will and action. When firm confidence is established, vows and famous deeds are also among them.
Qian Yi 'an, a layman, recalled that he had learned from Hua Shan, a Tibetan master, and asked him about the virtues of contemporary people, and he heard the name of an old man in Beijing. He is a man who is proficient in patriarchal clan system and teaches and promotes pure land.
This shows that Master Wu Chu had a good understanding of patriarchal clan system in his early years, but he was infatuated with Pure Land Sect. He devoted himself to the pure land with the qualification of a Datong family.
Qian Jushi said that he once went to Yanjing to study, hoping to learn from his teacher. But when he arrived in Yanjing, Master Wu Chu moved to Luohong. In traditional society, transportation is inconvenient, and people always walk and take a carriage at most. It's a long way from Beijing to Zifu Temple in Luohong, and because of custom, he can't visit Master Wu Chu.
Therefore, Qian Jushi regrets his fate, that is, being well informed is not enough. When Master Wu Chu died, his regret was even heavier. Although he didn't meet Master Wu Chu himself, his legacy was given to him soon after.
This money is like a treasure at first glance! He found that every sentence was so sad and urgent, which inspired the confidence of the next life, both the straightforward style of Zen and the rigorous thinking under his teaching.
Qian Jushi couldn't help crying after reading it, and regretted not going to the ceremony table at that time ... This incident became a great regret in his heart. This mental journey prompted Qian Jushi to do one thing-he must spread the magic weapon "Quotations from Master Wu Chu"!
Master Qian Yi 'an's pure cultivation in his life, especially his last work at the end of his life, left a deep impression on him.
According to the biography, Master Wu Chu foresaw the coming of the times and began to arrange the affairs of the dead a few months ago. He bid farewell to the Buddhist Dharma one by one, and the affairs of the temple also selected a successor. When the master died, it was really a building full of ethereal fragrance. Manjusri bodhisattva, avalokitesvara bodhisattva, the general trend first, Amitabha personally led the lead. These auspicious images are the unique insights of Master Wu Chu.
Seven days after the death of Master Wu Chu, his body looks lifelike, especially his hair, which has turned into black hair. After tea, there are many relics. Some of these cultural relics are still enshrined in Zifu Temple in Luohong.
Everyone present saw these auspicious images, which expressed the pure land after the death of Master Wu Chu. At that time, it spread all over the country, which greatly inspired the confidence of the net workers. Everyone no longer doubted the magical realm of pure land chanting Buddha and dying.
If a person hears about the master's life's work and doesn't save it, instead of following in the footsteps of Wu Da's ancestors and trying to practice Buddhism in this life, it must be a cycle of life and death. Whose fault is this?
Therefore, the layman Qian Yi made a vow to spread the teachings of Master Chu-the essence of pure religion, so that future generations of the world can return to the pure land with religious practice. In particular, he decided to take "faith" as the most important thing in his future life.
What's more, Qian Jushi was the first person who advocated listing Master Wu Chu as the founder, which shows that he has a vision.
Qian Jushi said, I have verified that since Master Hui Yuan opened the Pure Land Law and established Anbaili Society as the ancestor of Pure Land Sect, all previous dynasties can be listed as masters of Pure Land Sect, such as Master of Good Guidance, Master of Chengyuan, Master of Fazhao, Master of Shao Kang, Master of Yongming, Master of master lianchi and Master of Siqi. Although they have no appearance passed down from generation to generation, these ancestors are all in the same strain in spiritual charm.
Qian Jushi felt that with the behavior of Master Wu Chu, the future would be enough to catch the wind. If you want to arrange your ancestors in the future, you can't miss Master Wu Chu. Later, Master Wu Chu became the twelfth ancestor of Pure Land Sect, which was determined by Master Yin Guang, and Master Yin Guang also agreed with Qian Yi 'an's advocacy.
This is Qian Yi Ann, a layman, who protects the heart of the law!