Shi Feixiang "cultivates Buddha in the world, and finally the south is the crown". Zhong Nanshan has a tradition of seclusion since ancient times. From the earliest Boyi Shu Qi, "being good and valuing four things" to the modern virtual clouds, seals, countless eminent monks and virtues, they all cultivate their morality and spread the Dharma here. To this day, Zhong Nanshan is also called "hermit's paradise". Many people came to Zhong Nanshan to live in seclusion not far from Wan Li. According to incomplete statistics, there are about 300 to 400 hermits in Zhong Nanshan. These people come from all over the country, and many practitioners from Taiwan Province Province, Japan and South Korea also come here to live in seclusion. Some of them come to study Buddhism, some to practice and keep fit, and some just find a quiet place to study. Unlike the hermits in other places, the hermits in Zhong Nanshan are real hermits. They don't live in seclusion to get rich. They live in seclusion to cultivate self-cultivation, preach Buddhism, get rid of secular entanglement and pollution, gain purity and tranquility of the soul, understand the true meaning of life and nature, and purify and sublimate the soul. So, why do so many people choose to live in seclusion in Zhong Nanshan? What is the mystery of Zhong Nanshan compared with other places? Chang Ming, a late monk, member of the Advisory Committee of the Chinese Buddhist Association, former executive director of the Chinese Buddhist Association, vice president of the Shaanxi Buddhist Association, president of the An Buddhist Association and abbot of the Xingjiao Temple in Chang 'an, said: "Since Buddhism was introduced to China, people have been practicing. Even monks and nuns from southern China come here to practice. They stayed for three or five years, and then returned to the south to set up their own practice center. This is the place where monks and nuns who became monks for Buddhism came. Practice can't be done in a day or two. It will take you many years to really get something. It is not easy. But people who come here to practice are not afraid of suffering. That's why they are here. Many of them are enlightened on this mountain, and many others continue to practice and will become masters in the future. In modern times, Xu Yun and Yinfa once lived in Jiawutai; Yin Guang and Laiguo live in Nanwutai. This is where they are enlightened. Everyone knows that these mountains are good places to practice. This is why I chose them. " The old monk Xu Dong, the former vice president of the Buddhist Association of Xi City and abbot of Ji Xiang Temple, went to Dayuan Temple, Caotang Temple, Wolong Temple in Xi County, Damapeng Temple in Zhong Nanshan, Guanyin Cave, Xianren Tea Temple and Shengshou Temple successively, and knew Zhong Nanshan like the back of his hand. The monk said, "When the first monks came to China, they settled in Zhong Nanshan. In addition, most China masters have practiced in Zhong Nanshan. But that was in the past. The reason why so many family members still come to Zhong Nanshan is that it is easy to find a secluded place here. Also, there are still many people at home who are willing to support their practices. " De San, former president of Nantah Maopeng, said: "For a monk, spiritual cultivation is the most important thing, so he needs a quiet place. This mountain is very quiet. In China, we have several mountains where most monks practice. This is one of them. Here, monks practice by themselves. Since the Tang Dynasty, this area has become a gathering center for those who want to devote themselves to religious practice. " Master Guo Xuan, director of Chinese Buddhist Association, vice president of Shaanxi Buddhist Association and abbot of Kannonji, said: "Zhong Nanshan is the birthplace of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism. Hermit culture is very developed, especially in the Sui and Tang Dynasties. There are three main types of hermits in the history of Zhong Nanshan. One is a scholar-bureaucrat who is unwilling to cooperate with the new regime; One is to escape the war. There is also a kind of person who is open and put down. " Master Ben Ru, a disciple of Mr. Nan, a master of Chinese studies, said: "Zhong Nanshan reaches the Yellow River in the north, the Yangtze River in the south, Kunlun in the west and the sea in the east. He is a great teacher, gathered here. Standing on the Mount Zhongnan, I looked at Chang 'an, where the world of mortals was rolling and bustling like a dream. Look at the Qinling Mountains, the bells of ancient temples. Behind the mountain, in front of the Buddha, this is like this, practicing Buddha. Now some people say that Zhong Nanshan is the back garden of Xi (or Shaanxi). I don't think this understanding is enough. In the eyes of China people, Zhong Nanshan is a mountain and the birthplace of China culture. Zhong Nanshan is the backbone of China traditional culture, and the spirit of China culture is in Zhong Nanshan. Zhong Nanshan is a clean home. I personally feel that living in the mountains here is very useful, and I have real feelings both physically and mentally. Why are so many people willing to live in seclusion in Zhong Nanshan? There are four reasons: First, Qingcheng Mountain is secluded, Emei Mountain is beautiful, Huangshan Mountain is strange, Huashan Mountain is dangerous and Taishan Mountain is majestic, so it is the king of Zhong Nanshan. The qi of the king is Dao qi. Practice is in the world, and the south is the crown. Secondly, Zhong Nanshan has a mild climate with four distinct seasons, which is very important for spiritual practice. Third, Zhong Nanshan is full of "spirit". Fourthly, Zhong Nanshan has a hermit tradition since ancient times. Many people come from "Mu Dao", Master Wu Xuan, the abbot of Kannonji, Zhong Nanshan, who has been practicing in Meihuadong in Bian Shi Valley, Zhong Nanshan for three years. He is a representative of contemporary hermits in Zhong Nanshan, and he has his own personal experience in the practice of seclusion. He said: "Monks living in the mountains mainly seek an environment, an environment without external interference. The mountains in the south are exquisite, but people can't hide. Motorcycles can be brought in directly. More importantly, the southern mountainous areas are humid and warm, and there are many mosquitoes, which are not suitable for seclusion. The northeast mountain is too high, the weasel is fine, and there is a lack of sage education. Zhong Nanshan is different. Zhong Nanshan will hide people. The charm of Mount Zhongnan lies in its Tao. Although Tao is everywhere, Zhong Nanshan's Tao is easily understood, felt and absorbed. Zhong Nanshan has a kind of "aura", which can reach people's hearts directly. In addition, Zhong Nanshan has aura and can represent the spirituality of China culture. " Xu, former president of Shaanxi Buddhist Association, said: "There have been hermits in Zhong Nanshan for at least 3,000 years. But there are several kinds of hermits: Taoist hermits, Buddhist hermits and intellectual hermits. Intellectual hermits, in order to study or write, like quiet and loneliness. Many people live in seclusion in Zhong Nanshan, some for social reasons, some for religious reasons and some for academic reasons. Xin Yiju, Deputy Secretary-General of Zhong Nanshan Buddhist Association in Chang 'an, said: "You can't live in a mountain without breaking your roots, and you can't close your doors. There are three main reasons why so many people with lofty ideals gather in Zhong Nanshan: First, Zhong Nanshan's geographical location and mountainous environment are unique. " In the sky, it is all south, so it is named the end of the south, also known as the end of the south. " The Yangtze River and Yellow River basins are the north-south dividing lines of China's geography and climate. The mountains are high and deep, rich in water resources, dense trees, full of wild fruits, distinct seasons and dry climate, which provide an ideal objective environment for mountain life. Second, the tradition of living in Zhongnanshan has not been interrupted for a long time. From the end of Sui Dynasty, Ai Jing led his disciples to live in seclusion in Nanxi Valley and built 72 thatched tents. Up to now, the wind of seclusion in the mountains has never stopped, or it is to guard against arrogance and rashness; Or it is difficult to hide the law; Or close the door to collect evidence; Or read hidden traces, there are many forests, and so on. Mao Peng caves are lined with uninterrupted inheritance, which is conducive to building the confidence of monks and learning from each other. Thirdly, the mountain people in Zhong Nanshan have a good atmosphere to protect people living in the mountains. Building awnings in Zhong Nanshan often gets the support of local villagers, because the living atmosphere in Zhong Nanshan is very prosperous, local people are used to it, and the forestry department will not interfere excessively. According to a mage who has been to Dojo all over the country, the phenomenon that Zhong Nanshan can build Mao Peng at will without interference is probably the only one left. It can be seen that the humanistic environment in Zhong Nanshan provides basic protection for the mountain people. Guo Feng, a senior donkey friend who has been concerned about the culture of Central and South China for many years, said: "First of all, Zhongnanshan has a hermit tradition since ancient times. Hermits in Zhong Nanshan have high specifications, and they are generally Buddhist teachers. Secondly, there is a so-called "secret realm" in Zhong Nanshan. It's easy to grow here, because Zhong Nanshan has "blessing power". Third, Zhong Nanshan's climate, geography and products are all suitable for seclusion. " . From the above speech, we can see that there are many hermits in Zhong Nanshan, mainly for the following reasons: First, Zhong Nanshan has a tradition of seclusion since ancient times, which is a fundamental reason why Zhong Nanshan hermits continue to this day. 2. Zhongnanshan is located in the south of Tiandu, which is the core part of Qinling Mountains and the geographical dividing line between north and south of China. Its climate, products and external environment are all suitable for practitioners to live in seclusion, which is the objective reason for the gathering of practitioners in Zhongnanshan. Third, Zhong Nanshan has basically maintained its original natural state, and has not been over-exploited. It is still a pure land where Tibetans can live and awnings can be built at will. 4. Compared with other places, Zhong Nanshan has a kind of "king spirit", a kind of "innate aura", full of "Tao" and even a "secret realm" of "blessing". Fifth, Zhong Nanshan has the national spirit and tradition of protecting people in mountainous areas. The folk customs here are simple, and many people are willing to support practitioners living in the mountains. In a word, it is for these reasons that Zhong Nanshan is a famous historical mountain with world cultural significance, so it still attracts people of insight from all over the country and even the world to practice in seclusion. Zhong Nanshan is a real paradise for hermits.