As we all know, Zhong Nanshan has been one of the holy places of Taoism since ancient times. Throughout the ages, many literati have come here and gathered here, which is known as "the first place in the world". Because of its beautiful scenery and rich resources, it has attracted countless hermits. These worldly masters love famous mountains and rivers, hide in the deep mountains, don't care about the world, and look like gods.
The unique southern scenery, Cuihua Mountain, Shangshanchi, Taoist Pavilion, unique geographical location, rare species, splendid cultural heritage and beautiful legends are the main reasons why people have been keen to live in seclusion in Zhong Nanshan.
Famous mountains and many hermits
In ancient times, people worshipped poets such as Tao Yuanming and Xie Lingyun. In our words today, they were regarded as idols.
Because these people can be indifferent to fame and fortune, let go of everything, wander alone between mountains and rivers, and naturally become one with heaven and earth.
I got off the horse, toasted you and asked you why. You said you would go back to Zhongnanshan because you were not proud of your life. Just left, I want to ask again, look at the white clouds floating.
One of Wang Wei's Farewell shows the frustration of officialdom, and his intention to live in seclusion in Zhong Nanshan is vividly on the paper. The poet deliberately avoided the disturbance of the world and let the soul return to peace.
It seems that when it comes to Mount Zhongnan, people will think of Chongyang Palace and the tomb of the living dead. I don't know if there is a tomb of the living dead, but the Chongyang Palace is real.
It is said that Lv Dongbin, a fairy family, practiced in Zhong Nanshan, and later Wang Zhongyang, the founder of Taoism, still stands on the top of the mountain.
According to legend, the founder of Taoism, Mr. Lao Zi, once rode an ox and retired to Nanshan at the age of 10 1 year. "Longevity is better than Nanshan", which comes from this.
Jiang Ziya, the founding father of the Western Zhou Dynasty, lived in seclusion in Panxi Valley of Zhong Nanshan before becoming an official. He used a hook without a hook to fish in the river and met Zhou Wenwang. King Wen is thirsty for talent and sincerely invites him.
Later, at the age of 83, he came out of the mountain, and the official worshipped the prime minister, assisted the king of Wu in attacking Zhou, and made great achievements, laying the foundation for the Zhou Dynasty for more than 500 years.
Sean, a famous counselor in the Western Han Dynasty, did not love power, gave up the Marquis and wandered to Nanshan. There is no doubt that Zhong Nanshan is the best seclusion.
Sun Simiao in the Tang Dynasty hid Zhongnanshan before he became famous. He loved Taoism, Laozi and Zhuangzi, and became famous for his brilliant medical sage. Later, he was invited out of the mountain by the world, helped others all his life, wrote books and made statements, and was regarded as a "medical saint."
It can be seen that Zhong Nanshan is not only a good place to live in seclusion, but also a shortcut to the top, from which the "South-Central Shortcut" comes.
The first hermit in central and southern China
Throughout the ages, countless celebrities have lived in seclusion in Shan Ye. There were Laozi and Jiang Shang in ancient times, and now there is Master Danhou. Yes, he is called "the first hermit in Central South China".
It is said that the master lived in the mountains when he was young, and he lived for more than 30 years, which shows that he is very determined inside. His family couldn't understand his intentions and thoughts and tried to dissuade him several times. He has never wavered, and nothing can change his determination to pursue Tao wholeheartedly.
Some people say that he has no filial piety, others say that he is too stupid, and others say that he is too selfish. ...
Everyone born has the right to choose how to live.
Some people like to pursue fame and gain, some people like reading and traveling, and some people like rural life. ...
Don't care about other people's eyes, there is only one life in life, whether it's dignitaries or ordinary people, it's the same.
Listen to your inner voice and be brave enough to be yourself.
The world doesn't know why the master abandoned the world of mortals and turned to practice Buddhism in the mountains. Maybe he is tired of the noise of the world, maybe he has been emotionally traumatized, maybe he loves Akiyama because of his nature, and he has a dusty heart.
There is no need to guess the master's heart of abandoning dust, but he can live in poverty for decades, stay away from right and wrong, persevere and persevere, which is worthy of admiration from future generations.
"If the sun and the moon grow in the mountains, why do you dream of Bai Yunxiang?" It's good to enjoy a while in the cold and lonely mountains, and a long and monotonous life is inevitable.
The more lonely, the longer it seems. I feel white clouds fluttering in my dream, as if I had returned to my long-lost hometown.
It's normal to be homesick, but it's hard to insist on not going down the mountain and not going back to the customs.
He didn't go down the mountain or go home, so anxious relatives had to go up the mountain to find him. Face to face in an instant, but I don't recognize my child.
I remember that he was a young man when he entered the mountain. Time flies. From the prime of life to quiet and indifferent, the people in front of us have long lost the shadow of that year.
Master's daily life
There is a saying in the ancients: smell in the morning and die at night.
But it is with this belief that Master Hou is practicing hard.
Day by day, Ren Xinghe changed, and there was only Tao in his heart.
Perhaps, many people have also planned to live in seclusion, but it is only a whim, but it is very difficult to really take this step.
Because the secluded life is by no means narrow as imagined, but very boring. There are no imaginary condor heroes hidden in the ancient tomb. Every day, he is faced with mountains and rivers, mountain springs, morning meditation, firewood water, clear water cabbage and vegetarian life. ...
Self-sufficiency, relying on their own hands, work at sunrise and rest at sunset, day after day, year after year.
Without any modern facilities, I live a completely isolated life.
Imagine how uncomfortable it is for someone with a family to suddenly lose their mobile phone for a few days. The soul with nowhere to put it is extremely uneasy and doesn't know what to do. And how did this master survive without neighbors, mobile phone communication and electric lighting?
Our life can't be simpler, and a rough house can't be simpler, which is the owner's residence. He likes collecting morning dew best. In Taoism, dew is considered to be the essence of a day, and drinking morning dew is a daily practice class for Master Danhou. For 30 years, the host's lunch has been boiled cabbage with water. Occasionally, he can play the piano, so carefree, flying like a fairy in white. Breeze and bright moon, rivers and lakes, birds and flowers, tinkling piano. ...
In this life, he is not lonely or bored. Even though he is full of silver hair and falters, he enjoys it and revels in it. Because the mind has no distractions, it will be happy and relaxed. This is a kind of detachment that ordinary people can't reach. Fame, power and status are all things that the world pursues all its life. 99% of people can't put these things down. However, people envy those carefree hermits in their hearts and their carefree and leisurely life. What you give is what you get. Knowing how to let go can lead to another life. A quiet, natural, stable and comfortable life