《中國古代傳說》系列發布
作者:Evan Mantyk;編譯:Ariel Tian
中國古代的民間傳說有一個關於善良戰勝瘟疫故事,也許能給因COVID籠罩世界而情緒低落的朋友們帶來好心情。
一位告老還鄉的御廚,用自己的積蓄開了一家酒樓,過著舒適的生活。但是,一場瘟疫席捲了他的家鄉。他只能關門大吉,將自己鎖在富麗堂皇的家中。儘管他採取了所有預防措施,也同樣躲不過瘟神的造訪,生命危在旦夕。於是他決定,既然自己無法恢復健康,就把自己的時間精力,多年的積蓄和食材,捐贈給受苦的災民,幫他們度過難過。
在一位道家仙人的幫助,這位御廚的善念得到了回報:他得到了神奇的金丹妙藥,不但自己恢復了健康,還幫助整個家鄉,甚至整個國家的人們擺脫瘟疫。這就是善與正念的力量。
這樣的故事在中國古代傳說中,數不勝數。這些故事讓善良和勇氣,還有人神同在的真實歷史,在傳說中代代相傳。
一個人心中正面的態度和仁義的精神,我們稱之為正念。這樣的正念在對抗身體和精神的痛苦時,都能起到決定性的作用。這些理念在當代量子物理學和精神醫學領域已經證實,並被用於癌症的精神治療。
事實上,在中國傳統文化中一直有這樣的理念:一個人的思想和品行可以決定一個人的命運。歷史上,人們總是在爭論,精神是第一性,還是物質是第一性的。而在法輪大法的教誨中,精神和物質是一性的。法輪大法的教誨是神韻藝術和設計的靈感來源。所以,我們並非只能消極的承受命運感帶給我們的一切苦難和無奈。我們可以堅守真誠、善良和堅忍,改變自己的內心,改變自己的命運,甚至改變世界的未來。就像這個民間傳說中的御廚,用善念戰勝了瘟疫一樣。
中華文明被認為是神傳文明,「天人合一」的理念和對神的信仰,是這個文明的基石與核心。這和中共在破壞了傳統文化之後,在現代中國社會維繫的表面文化,是截然相反的認識。旗袍、京劇臉譜、兵馬俑、雜技等文化表象並不是中國文化的全部。舉凡中國的醫學、天文、舞蹈、音樂、繪畫、兵法、文學、詩詞、飲食、建築等各文化表象到最高境界時,都以佛、道修煉或儒家哲學體系為指導,而非只停留於看得見摸得著的器物層面。
中國古代的歷史故事和傳說,正是充滿了這樣的充滿靈性和啟迪的故事,也是我們希望在神韻藝術品的《中國古代傳說》系列博客中,分享給朋友們的。
13 評論
I spent over 30 years delivering fish to Chinatown in San Francisco and making many Chinese friends that are near and dear to me. I can’t say enough about how beautiful the dance is. I have told many people about it and encouraged them to attend. Love is the answer
Two friends took me to Shen Yun in Seattle in 2019. I loved it. We hope to take our son who is on the autism spectrum to Shen Yun in 2021. We went together to the online shop and he bought me a 2020 Flying Lady of the Court Compact for Mother’s Day. It’s beautiful. I treasure it and he looks forward to Shen Yun. Thank you for all you’re doing for the world.
Not only a beautiful story, but reveals the true spirit of goodness and the benefits of giving! Each Shen Yun performance I’ve seen, reinforces such feelings of goodness, of giving, and of hope. The entire company exudes such a wonderful feeling of joy that transcends words. All I know is what I’ve experienced in my association with Shen Yun will remain unforgettable. Please continue your support during this temporary shutdown and not let this deter their beautiful mission!
Saw performance in January 2019 and January 2020. Went with my friend and we both enjoyed so much. Thank you for these stories. All of you at Shen Yun take care. 🕊💕
Thank you 🙏 for for sharing this beautiful story!!! My sister and I went to Omaha Nebraska from Iowa to see the performance of Shen Yun February 3,2019. It was an amazing experience!! The music, clothing, dancing and most of all the stories!!! I purchased a compact, mailing cards and other items. I had tears of joy just being able to have such a beautiful experience that I will always hold dear to my heart ❤️!!! Thank you!! Constance from Iowa.
In today’s society people do not believe in mysticism, you have to be really good person with high morality to be able to look at the world as people in old KIna, compared to how people think now, it is like heaven and earth,. You feel purified and uplifted when you read such stories and you also want to be one of them (one of high morality). Today’s people believe in science instead, it makes their lives miserable and heavy. With today’s pandemic people are waiting and believing in vaccines that can save their lives and that may never be produced, but the solution is very close to us: to change one’s way of thinking and change oneself to be a better person …
Looking forward to hearing more of these stories! They are valuable and needed in our time.
I am delighted to see you Introducing new “Treasured Tales of China” Series. Evan is a great writer and I enjoy reading every word. Keep them coming!
I recently signed up and bought some jewelry. I have read a few Filial Piety stories you presented. Would you show me where I can read all the stories you have written?
Thank you and best regards,
Chinyeh Hostler
Just a quick note to let you know that I attended your performance in Fairfax, VA – George Mason Center for the Performing Arts on 3/11/20. So glad it was before the lockdown. Attending your performance was in my bucket list. Went with two girlfriends since husband was not interested. Good memories!
What a lovely story about the true culture of China.
A heartening and welcome wisdom-story
An enlightening and lovely story about the true Zhongguo. Thankyou