Chapter 30 Master Hongyi's Last Words--On the Method of Writing (3)

I thought and thought, and felt that if I want to write well, I still need to practice a lot, read more steles, read more posts, then I can write well naturally. You may say, this is an ordinary method, what if you want to reach the highest level?I can't answer anymore.I once remembered that there is a saying in the Lotus Sutra: "The Dharma cannot be understood by thinking and distinguishing." I borrowed this sentence and only changed one word, that is, "The right word cannot be understood by thinking and distinguishing."Because no matter what kind of art in the world, it cannot be understood by thinking about distinctions.

Even in terms of writing, it is only possible to write well without considering differences.At the same time, it is necessary to separate from thinking about distinctions before one can appreciate art and reach the highest state of art. I remember that there was a Zen master in ancient times. Once he was invited to give a lecture. At that time, there were many audiences. After he took the stage and sat silently for a while, he said, "The lecture is over." Then he left the lecture.So, as far as writing is concerned today, I can only say "I'm done talking about writing".

If you take a blank piece of paper (which is completely white) without writing a word on it, and show it to the master who taught you how to write, then he will definitely say: "Excellent, excellent! Well written, well written!" After listening to what I have said, you should understand what I mean—the most important thing is to study Buddhism.If you study Buddhism well, you can also write well.Soon Master Huiquan Master Huiquan: A famous Buddhist figure in southern Fujian, he served as the abbot of Nanputuo for many years.The Vimalakirti Sutra will be lectured at Miaoshi Temple. When you are free, you should listen to the lecture and study it carefully.You need to refer to the classics a lot in order to understand Buddhism.

I think the best words or the best art are obtained from studying Buddhism.Only by studying it from Buddhism can we reach the highest level.Therefore, if you study the Dharma deeply, your writing will also improve a little. If you can study the Dharma very well, you can also improve your writing very much. Enough said today.I advise everyone: In the future, we must diligently seek the Dharma and study the Dharma deeply. This article is a lecture given by Master Hongyi at Nanputuo Buddhist Yangzhengyuan in Xiamen on March 28, 1937, recorded by Gao Wenxian.The so-called "last words" refer to the last lecture given by Master Hongyi at Nanputuo Buddhist Yangzhengyuan in Xiamen, not the "last words" in Master Hongyi's life.Li Shutong's inscription on a fan in his early years (the original is in the Tianjin Art Museum)

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