Shenxiu of the Zen Sect once wrote a Buddhist verse:
The heart is like a bodhi tree, the body is like a mirror platform, always wipe it, do not let it stir up dust.
In the Buddhist Sect's view, this verse's realm wasn't high enough, and it wasn't really 'empty'. It couldn't compare to Huineng's' Bodhi originally had no tree', but it was just right for the Confucian Sect's cultivation and righteousness!
It had the same effect as "Three Thoughts on My Body".
There is a saying in Da Xue: "If you want to cultivate your body, you must first correct your heart. If you want to correct your heart, you must first be sincere. If you want to be sincere, you must first understand."
In order to learn, one must first know how to do it. This was what it meant to know first.
Then, he would devote himself to the task and try his best to be as focused as possible, which was also "sincere".
Then, he had to straighten his mind. His body had to be focused, and his heart had to be pure. He couldn't be distracted.
As long as he was sincere and upright, he would be able to do this to the best of his ability.
After "Zhi Zhi", he began his spiritual cultivation, which was also the first spiritual realm of the scholarly state of mind: "Freeze!"
"After knowing to stop, one can be calm. After being calm, one can be at ease. After being at ease, one can think.”
" Calm,"" Tranquility,"" Peace," and " Contemplation " were the four true mental states of the scholarly faction.
In fact, it was not just about learning, it was the same for everything!
For example, when practicing the sword, one first had to know the standard movements of the sword. Then, one had to focus on practicing and get rid of all distracting thoughts. As long as one could achieve the " sincerity ", then the sword technique would be considered to have reached a higher level.
When the sword technique was perfected, as long as one's will was sincere enough and one's heart was upright enough, one would be able to open the so-called " epiphany "... which was to enter the " stillness " state for a short period of time!
Wang Yangming's Biography of Learning used Da Xue as the opening to explain the study of the mind.
How to achieve "sincerity"?
Wang Ming Yang had also said in the Biography: As long as one could not forget it, one's heart would naturally condense after a long time, just like the Taoist saying of 'forming a holy child'. The idea of heavenly principles always exists, and even the beautiful and holy gods can only be cultivated and expanded from this idea.
To put it simply, it was to never forget to ask oneself to be " sincere " at all times. As time passed, it was like a fruit that had been planted. Sooner or later, it would blossom and bear fruit.
……
In his previous life, Gao Jing had liked Wang Yangming's study of the mind, which was why he was hesitant about the good and evil of human nature.
However, the Confucians 'cultivation method emphasized the importance of a' righteous mind'. Thus, even though he might not be able to take Xunzi as his master, he did not go against his heart.
He didn't expect such a surprise to fall in the end.
"What?" Xun Zi laughed. You don't want to? That's true. Just based on what you said just now, you can already be my master…"
"I'm willing!" Gao Jing blurted out.
His tone was filled with impatience.
Master Xun stroked his beard and raised his head with a smile.""Fu Nian, I'll leave the relevant etiquette to you to prepare.”
"Yes, Uncle-Master."
Fu Nian bowed and then bowed to Gao Jing.""Greetings, Little Uncle-Master."
"Greetings, Little Uncle-Master." Yan Lu also smiled and bowed.”
The surrounding scholarly disciples looked at each other in dismay before bowing together.""Greetings, little grandmaster."
Even if Gao Jing had the mentality of two lifetimes, he could not help but be shocked by this scene. His face was red and he could not maintain his state of mind.
"Greetings…Greetings to all of you…"
Martial Nephew? Martial Grandnephew? He really couldn't bring himself to call him that.
In the eyes of the others, Gao Jing was at a loss as a child.
Xun Zi laughed and held Gao Jing's hand.""Haha, little junior brother, come with me. I still have some doubts about what I said just now. How about we discuss it?”
Although he was asking, he didn't give Gao Jing a chance to refuse.
Master Xun once said,"I don't know martial arts.”
Don't know my ass!
The old man in his eighties was pulling him along at a very fast speed. Gao Jing felt as if he was being pulled by a train, unable to resist at all!
……
As Master Xun left with Gao Jing, the crowd gradually dispersed.
However, the news about Gao Jing also spread to the various forces.
An eight-year-old child with a lowly body had challenged the Confucians with his words, refuted a group of Confucian disciples with his debate, stumped the Sect Leader with three questions, and used the words " to show one's conscience, to unite knowledge and action " to make Xun Zi accept disciples on behalf of his master…
No matter where it was placed, it would be trending news.
The Confucians emphasized etiquette, especially in this era. The etiquette was even more complicated and required time to prepare, at least several days.
On the third day, the investigation of Gao Jing appeared in front of various forces.
The scholarly faction was no exception.
Fu Nian and Yan Lu listened to the disciples 'reports.""…When the six states joined forces to attack Qin, Qin Prime Minister Lu Buwei led his troops to defeat the alliance of the five states in Zui City. A portion of the people in Zui City abandoned the city and fled.
Because his relatives had all died, the little grandmaster left the people and left alone. Later, traces of the little grandmaster were found in various towns…Although the route deviated, they kept heading towards Qi Country.”
"He's just an orphan. Who would notice him?" Yan Lu asked curiously.”
The disciple smiled bitterly and said with admiration," Because little grandmaster is very special. Every time he goes, he sets up a stall to sell medicinal herbs. However, he doesn't accept money, only knowledge...
Each medicinal ingredient required him to be taught ten words or a sentence of knowledge…Therefore, many people laughed at him and were often beaten and driven away.
Along the way, many people had a deep impression of the little grandmaster, so they knew it after asking.”
Fu Nian and Yan Lu looked at each other and could see the amazement and admiration in each other's eyes.
"Learn silently and never get tired of learning! No wonder Little Uncle-Master acted like this…"
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