What is the spirit of Xuanzang, and what spirit of Tang Xuanzang has been handed down to this day?

Recently, I have always been in contact with people and things about "re-taking Xuanzang's westbound road" and "re-walking Tang monk's westbound road". I also admired the spirit of Master Xuanzang and became a monk, and became a monk in the Xingjiao Temple where the bones of the Master were buried. In short, he has formed an indissoluble bond with the mage and the only thought.

During the period of becoming a monk, I hope to become a person as accomplished as the Venerable Master, who can "come from afar, and leave the Dharma from near"; At the same time of "continuing the wisdom of the Buddha and the seed of Shaolong Buddha", the Buddha-like enlightenment and liberation are achieved. For oneself and the people, dedicate one's own strength, to "enlighten life, dedicate life".

Now, when the domestic society and Buddhist circles are concerned about similar activities such as "re-taking the westbound road of Xuanzang" and "re-walking the westward road of Tang monks", it is inevitable that many thoughts and questions will appear in our minds. For example, what is the essence of these activities? What is the origin of these activities?

What is the social value of these activities?

I think this series of problems is important in several aspects:

The first is the inspiration of Xuanzang's spirit. The spirit of Xuanzang has become the spiritual wealth of the entire Chinese nation, and what we lack now is the spirit of the master who is not afraid of hardships and forgets his body for the law. We often strive for some aspects that are not of much benefit to the law and teaching, or even for the country, and at the same time we have wasted our precious life resources and wasted this life while forgetting our own duties.

The second is that it embodies the people's demand for Buddhist thought and spirit. Buddhism can enhance social ethics and morality, create a peaceful and peaceful harmonious society, and improve our personality quality. In the process of thousands of years of circulation, it has made great contributions to the development of society and the progress of human civilization.

Although due to historical reasons, the development of Buddhism in modern times has been unsatisfactory. With the development of society, today's society needs the ideological and spiritual connotation of Buddhism, and the emergence of these activities illustrates this reality. In addition, it also shows the support and care of the best.

The third is to highlight the contribution of Buddhism to society. The practical value of the organization and ideological connotation of the Buddhist Order is not only a matter of faith, but also an all-round contribution to society. Turning the pages of history, the Buddhist religious organization provides the organizational strength of harmony and unity with the theme of "six harmony" for the development of society; The faith of liberation removes our afflictions and brings the path to liberation. The essence of thought enriches the cultural needs of human beings at a time when it also enhances the essence of life.

In addition, his contributions to architecture, art, diplomacy, etc., have promoted the process of social civilization and created unprecedented bonds.

Of course, in the face of reality, we need a cool head to examine the essence of these activities. This issue is left for you to discuss, and I hope you can put forward your valuable opinions!

If you don't go to Tianzhu, you won't go back to the east", is Xuanzang's vow. The most well-known saying is that Xuanzang learned the scriptures, Master Xuanzang held a rigorous attitude of "removing the false and learning the truth, and learning after Kaizi", and made outstanding achievements in the translation of Buddhist scriptures, Xuanzang: the most well-known but least understood cultural master.

There is a documentary "Master Xuanzang", you can enjoy it.

I don't mean to say it well, please forgive me.

Fight hard for what you believe in.

1. Jianzhen DongduDuring the Tang Dynasty, many Chinese contributed to the exchanges between the Chinese and Japanese peoples. Among them, the most prominent is the eminent monk Jianzhen.

He braved hardships and dangers to travel east to Japan, taught Buddhist theories, disseminated broad and profound Chinese culture, and promoted the improvement of Japanese Buddhism, medicine, and the level of architecture and sculpture, and was respected by the Chinese and Japanese people and Buddhist scholars.

2, Xuanzang westwardXuanzang is a famous monk in the Tang Dynasty, he traveled 50,000 miles west, lasted 17 years, went to India to get the scriptures, and translated 1335 volumes of scriptures in his life, his footprints all over India, influence as far as Japan, South Korea and the world, his thoughts and spirit are now the common wealth of the people of China, Asia and even the world.

A kind heart and a strong faith.