Yimeng Huangliang

In the rural northeastern mountainous regions stands a tiny Buddhist temple, named One Finger Temple. It isn't a large one but it is extremely miraculous.

The temple has rice that emanates an aromatic fragrance.

The temple has sweet and refreshing water that rivals ambrosia.

The temple has Buddhas that grant wishes to the sincere.

The temple isn't large but it has everything. The temple isn't large but it has flourishing incense offerings that far exceed all temples. The temple isn't large but it attracts both citizens and foreigners that line up overnight…

The temple has a bald but handsome monk. Every day, he would bawl, "I want to renounce asceticism! I want to marry a chick that's not too pretty, have a cute baby, and lead a stable life!"

This book is a casual novel that introduces various Chinese traditional customs, as well as Buddhist ones. It strives to be a positive book, allowing people to reflect on how they should live their lives and treat others.

The Monk That Wanted To Renounce Asceticism

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Before Lame Ma left, he asked Fangzheng, "Abbot Fangzheng, tomorrow is the Double Ninth Festival. How do you plan on spending the day?"

Fangzheng was taken aback. There is a festival tomorrow? He shook his head and said, "Haven't thought about it. We'll see."

After sending off Lame Ma, Fangzheng began thinking over the matter. Since it was the Double Ninth Festival and they had nothing better to do, he might as well bring his disciples out on an autumn outing.

With this in mind, Fangzheng made his decision.

He returned to One Finger Monastery and before he entered, he heard Red Boy's voice. "Senior Brothers, tomorrow is a festival!"

"Which one? Will there be delicious food to eat?" Squirrel, who had returned to the monastery first was the first to cry out.

"Tomorrow is the ninth day of the ninth month according to the Chinese calendar. Two visitors said that just now," replied Red Boy.

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