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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As Fangzheng spoke, he began pouring some soy sauce and vinegar into his bowl.

"Master, you mentioned so many sauces and condiments, but why do we only have soy sauce and vinegar? Also, there's no meat in these dumplings, right? It just has cabbage leaves in it…" Squirrel asked, rather displeased.

Fangzheng answered in all seriousness, "That's because we are monks. Most of the condiments are part of the Five Pungent Spices, things that are extremely stimulating. We can't eat those, so we can only make do with what we have. As for the filling, are you saying you'd like some meat then? Are you out of your mind?"

When the disciples thought about it, that did seem to be the case. The villagers knew that it was food for monks, so they didn't give them any meat-filled dumplings. With this in mind, all of them put on miserable expressions. Being a monk sure was tough!

Fangzheng coughed dryly. "You can choose not to eat if you find it so miserable."

Master, look! A plane!