Many people are too busy in the kitchen for three meals. Even after cooking for decades, others feel that it is not special and boring. At this time, I can't help thinking: "Do I have to cook and cook so hard all my life?" Does that make sense? 」
Yes, it is meaningful! In fact, Buddhism not only regards cooking and cooking as practice, but also regards the kitchen as a Dojo.
Zen master Daoyuan, the ancestor of Japanese Cao Dongzong, came to China to study by boat when he was in his twenties. When the ship was moored in Qingyuan Port, Master Daoyuan met an old Buddhist temple, and they had a good talk. Just as they were chatting excitedly, the old Buddhist temple got up and said goodbye to Taoist Zen master.
Zen master Daoyuan said, "It's really fate to listen to you today. You might as well stay on the boat tonight, let's talk all night and go back tomorrow morning! 」
The old man replied, "thank you for your kindness, but tomorrow we will just cook noodles to feed the public." I went out to buy mushrooms today, and I rushed to get them back at night so that I could use them tomorrow, so it is not convenient to stay here for the night. 」
Zen master Daoyuan added: "Even if you are not in the temple, there will be others to represent you. You are indispensable! 」
At this time, the old official said seriously: "No, I can't be represented. I didn't get this job until I was this age. How can I easily give up or ask someone to represent me? " And I didn't get the consent of the tenant, so I can't violate the rules of the monk group. 」
"But, you are Gao Deshao elders, why should you be responsible for this position? You should meditate with peace of mind and study hard! " Daoyuan Jackson asked doubtfully.
The old throne looked at the Taoist Zen master and said, "Young man, I'm afraid you don't know what writing is, do you?" What is the method of doing things? 」
Suddenly, the Taoist Zen master was ashamed, and the old code said, "What is it written? What is the way to do things? " Let him be speechless. From then on, he regarded ascending to the throne as a noble way of practice, and never failed to do anything or impersonated others. Later, he even recorded the education of the old canon in detail in "Lessons from the Canon" to guide future generations and encourage them to work diligently.
After Daoyuan Zen Master returned to Japan, he was inspired by the classics, so he was able to create a case of Cao Dong. In addition, China's famous Buddhist founder Dade, such as Liuzu, Huineng Zen Master, Fushan Fayuan Zen Master and Bo Huang Zen Master, all came from the kitchen. The temple seat must have a fairly broad mind in order to cook food for the public. Therefore, cooking is a very important practice in Buddhism, and the kitchen is the place to complete the Tao.
Dear mothers, when you are working hard in the kitchen, you may wish to think happily about how important your contribution and influence are to your family and how meaningful cooking is! I hope all mothers in the world can achieve their karma in the kitchen Dojo, cherish their blessings and support themselves!