Han Zhongli saw him riding his horse and whipping away, and hurriedly chased him and galloped.

When the two of them arrived at the Temple of Mercy and Grace, it was already the time of Shen You, and Han Donglang asked, "What time is the meal time in the Temple of Mercy and Grace?" The sun has gone down for miles. Is there a place to stay? ”

Han Zhongli said loudly: "Of course there is, haven't you ever been to the Temple of Mercy and Grace?" You can stay here, you can meditate, you can do short-term monastic practice, I have been here a few times, first to register at the Buddhist contact office, or directly to ask the master to help solve it. It is said that those who come to the monastery for short-term practice are not allowed to stay overnight. ”

Han Donglang smiled indifferently and said: "You said that you came to become a monk, I said that I came to find a few people, and I went directly to Shitai to understand the situation, how is it?" ”

Han Zhongli shook his head and sighed: "I once came here to ask to be a monk, but as soon as the old monk saw me, he said that my six roots are not pure, and the four major difficulties are empty, and I can't leave the house, and I can't leave the house for the rest of my life." After a few nights, I went home. I can't ask to be a monk this time, so I thought about it, so I just applied to sign up as a volunteer of the Dharma Protector Group. ”

Han Donglang said solemnly: "I heard that there are certain requirements for applying for volunteers, will you be admitted?" Volunteers are affectionate and righteous, completely motivated by joy, and serve the public willingly, joyfully, and without regrets. The work of volunteers is not inferior or noble, it is all a merit and dedication. Only by being able to let go of oneself can one grow, self-benefit and benefit others. The volunteers practiced the Buddhist spirit of selflessness and compassion in their respective positions, benefiting themselves and others. Although not paid, the work performed is priceless; Although he worked silently, the joy he received was endless. Can you discipline yourself to do it? ”

Han Zhongqui said confidently: "I'll find a way to get a volunteer to do it first, can you also help, and you can do it slowly if you are admitted." I'm going to find Shitai. ”

Han Donglang hesitated for a while and asked, "If you want to be a volunteer of the Dharma Protector Group, you should not be looking for a teacher, you should be looking for the Personnel Department of the Hair Care Group of Ci'en Temple." ”

Han Zhongqui patted Donglang's shoulder and said, "Yes, if you are smart, why didn't I think of it, let's go and find the personnel department of the hair care group." ”

The two of them found the Holy Sky Master of the Personnel Department of the Hair Care Group, and the Holy Sky Master received the two people, Han Zhongli just stepped into the threshold and hurriedly asked, "Does the Temple of Mercy and Grace still recruit volunteers for the Dharma Protector Group?" Do you still accept monks? I want to become a monk, what do you think? ”

The Holy Sky Master looked at him for a long time, and asked gently: "I am in charge of recruiting volunteers for the Dharma Protector Order, although I am not in charge of the ordination affairs, but I want to tell you some routine requirements, you can weigh whether you are qualified to be a monk." ”

Han Zhongli smiled and said, "Okay, please explain the specific requirements." As long as you can accept me as a monk, you can do whatever you want me to do. "Latest

The Holy Sky Master stared at him and said solemnly, "Please listen and remember. Becoming a monk is a major life event, so please choose carefully. Goode said: Becoming a monk is a husband's business, not something that a general and prime minister can do. We know that a general can use his martial arts to quell the scourge of thieves and thieves, and a prime minister can manage government affairs with his literary ability and knowledge, so as to bring peace to the country. All the major affairs in the world are in the hands of the generals, but Xiande said that becoming a monk is not something they can do, and it can be seen that becoming a monk is not a simple and easy task. Nowadays, some people say that they have become a monk if they have shaved their hair and put on a robe. Alas! This is just a home with two gates, not a home from the Three Realms Fire House! ”

Han Zhongqui opened a pair of big puzzled eyes and said in surprise: "What, are there any profound and complicated problems for monks?" What exactly does the Three Realms Fire House refer to? ”

The Holy Sky Master said too seriously: "Only those who can leave the home of the Three Realms can be called a great husband. But he is not yet fully qualified, and he has to go out of the Three Realms with the sentient beings of the Three Realms, and then he can really be called a great husband. There is a song in Guzun Su, which says: The most victorious, good monk! The word monk is not well known. The most victorious child refers to the eldest husband. But it's not easy to be a big husband, so it's no wonder that there are few people who can understand the meaning of the word monk! If you don't break the first part, you can't go up the mountain, and you can't retreat if you don't see the heavy retreat! Becoming a monk, learning Buddhism, and practicing, although admiration and joy, we must be cautious, and we must believe in Buddhism and study Buddhism with righteous faith. From understanding Buddhism to becoming a monk, it takes a process, breaking through the initial ginseng, and then going up the mountain, that is to say, first learning Buddhism at home, practicing, and when you are really able to face life calmly, you also need to know the direction of practice, and then decide to go up the mountain. Don't rush to become a monk in order to escape, once you become a monk, it is difficult to achieve great success without three, five, or ten years, so the initial intention of the beginning must be firm! I hope the senior brother will consider it. ”

Han Donglang asked in surprise: "Master, what is the Three Realms Fire House?" What is a reverence? ”

The Holy Sky Master looked at Han Donglang and said, "This benefactor, please listen carefully, the Three Realms refer to the Desire Realm, the Color Realm, and the Colorless Realm. The Three Realms Fire House, a metaphor for all living beings living in the Three Realms, is like living in a fire house, suffering from suffering. In the book "Lotus Sutra: Parables", there is no peace, like a house of fire, full of suffering, very terrifying, often suffering and sorrow, such as waiting for fire, blazing endlessly. The two words of Zunsu are called Zun, and the elderly are said to be old, that is, those who are old in virtue. Does this benefactor also want to become a monk when he comes here? ”

Han Donglang smiled bitterly: "I really want to become a monk, but I have a heavy responsibility and can't leave home!" What are the specific requirements for becoming a monk? ”

If you have the heart to come to the holy land of Buddhism, you can first apply to my Temple of Mercy and Grace to be a volunteer, and learn some Buddhist rules while volunteering, and at the same time understand whether you can adapt to the life of a monk." The requirements for volunteering are different from those for ordination. Monastic volunteers are groups of people who voluntarily contribute their time, energy, and skills to the monastery based on their love and practice of Buddhism. Volunteering is often motivated by a certain sense of morality, faith, conscience, compassion and responsibility, dedication of heart and life, and donation of wisdom and time. It is not only a duty to do things to serve the public, but also to work and practice in accordance with the teachings of the Dharma. Becoming a monk refers to leaving the secular world of relatives, family, and career to become a Taoist priest in a Taoist temple, or a nun or monk in a monastery. In addition to fasting and cultivating every day, ordinary people who have to become monks must also abstain from seven emotions and six desires, that is, they cannot marry a wife and have children. It is necessary to have a sincere and correct faith, and to memorize the five lessons, to learn the novice rituals, and to learn the basics of Buddhism. You can worship a bhikshu and after a short period of study, you can take the ten precepts, and then you become a novice or novice nun. The meaning of the novice is to stop evil and do good. Those who have attained the qualifications of a novice or novice nun are candidates for the position of bhikshu or bhikshuni. ”

Seeing him stop to drink tea, Han Zhongli hurriedly asked, "Mrs. Shi, after listening to what you just said, I should do volunteer first, can you tell me about volunteering?" ”

The Holy Sky Master smiled and said, "Of course you can! Volunteers of the Dharma Protector Group are required to be in good health, free of infectious diseases, have normal mental health, good facial features, be between 18 and 60 years old, and have the corresponding capacity for civil conduct. Love Datang and Buddhism, abide by discipline and law, abide by Datang religious regulations and temple rules and regulations, and abide by volunteer work requirements and management methods. Believe in Buddhism, have a pure heart, serve the public, practice Buddhism, and benefit oneself and altruism. At the same time, we must have the spirit of hard-working and persevering dedication. Specifically, the puja support, dojo cleaning, and front desk volunteers must abide by the volunteer rules and accept a certain degree of management and restraint, so that volunteer activities can be carried out in an orderly, efficient and legal manner. For those who volunteer here, the monastery provides free food and lodging, and daily necessities are distributed regularly every month. Enjoy the right to have priority registration for various pujas in the monastery, such as: Buddha seven, training, sutras, retreats, etc. I've said so much, you can seriously understand it yourself, whether you want to become a monk or do volunteering, give me an answer. ”

Han Donglang saw that Han Zhongqui fell into deep thought, and hurriedly broke the silence and said: "Master, listening to what you just said, I also feel it, I really want to come here to become a monk or volunteer." Because of its far-reaching significance, listen to your tone, volunteers are a group of Bodhisattva disciples who practice the Buddhist realm of selflessness, the spirit of compassion and self-interest. Observing the world with a loving eye, all men are my father, and all women are my mothers, with a heart of retribution, compassion to protect the Three Jewels, gratitude to sentient beings, care for nature, pure social weathering, care for vulnerable creatures, are all the actions of the Bodhisattva. Call on all Dharma protector volunteers to do their best with the selfless spirit of birth, fearless bodhisattva feelings, compassion and wisdom; Give full play to the strength of the group and strive to build a good team of Dharma protection volunteers. Everyone should give with a happy heart to form a bond and propagate the Dharma with a sincere heart; Truly repay the grace! To achieve others with a spirit of dedication, and without discrimination, to be equal to all people; Treat all the people as future Buddhas and bodhisattvas of the present world, and when they make any meritorious offerings, they do so with a respectful heart, a grateful heart, and a heart that does not ask for anything in return, and makes sincere and cordial offerings. I don't know if my understanding is correct, please correct. Thank you! Amitabha. ”

The Holy Sky Master folded his hands together and bowed, "Good, Buddha! Ci'en Temple is the patriarch of the Pure Land of the Tang Dynasty, the first victory in Chang'an, and has a history of more than 1,000 years since the ethereal master opened the mountain. The temple is located in the yin of the Lingshan, the environment is elegant, pure and solemn, there have always been high monks, and the wise men gathered; So far, the Lotus Society has not fallen, and there have been countless people who have achieved pure karma and passed away in the Pure Land. Today, the monks of Ci'en Temple uphold the legacy of the patriarch, carry forward the spirit of the Mahayana Bodhisattva path, spread the sacred words of the Pure Land Sect and the thoughts of the ancestors of the past dynasties, and guide the four disciples to devote themselves to the practice of Buddhism, and are determined to recuperate. At the end of the Dharma, the patriarch took the dissemination of the sound of the Pure Land as his top priority, and then lived in peace, ran the Tao, propagated the Dharma and benefited the living, and the external protection of the lay people was indispensable. Volunteering in a monastery is not only a matter of cultivating wisdom and practicing the Dharma, but it is also the duty of our Buddhist disciples! In order to provide better services to the majority of believers, we support permanent residents to run the road with peace of mind. As long as you want to become a volunteer of the Dharma Protector Group of the Temple of Mercy and Grace from the bottom of your heart, you are a volunteer bodhisattva who is interested in being a messenger of the Buddha, serving the public, and benefiting the public. People who can come out to serve the public with sincerity and selflessness, work hard and bear no complaints, be strict with themselves, be conscientious, and work hard to do a good job are all blessed people. ”