拈華微笑 I may not fully grasp the truth that Mahākāśyapa realized, but I still wish to emulate his smile. This is a story from the time when Shakyamuni Buddha delivered a sermon on Vulture Peak. It is said that Shakyamuni, without saying a word, picked up a lotus flower and gently showed it to the assembly. While the disciples could not grasp his meaning, only Mahākāśyapa understood Shakyamuni's intention and smiled gently. Mahākāśyapa adhered to strict precepts regarding clothing, food, and shelter, leading a simple life. Specifically, he wore coarse robes, ate only food received through begging, and practiced asceticism, wandering without a fixed abode. Though I cannot live like Mahākāśyapa, I have decided to grow vegetables instead, in place of his gentle smile and simple way of life.
宮木野の雨後の畑でゴーヤが開花！ 家庭菜園の自然栽培、高齢者と農業の関わりを綴るブログです。ゴーヤの栽培を通して、自然のペースと健康な生活、そして母との繋がりを大切にしたいと考える筆者の思いを紹介します。#家庭菜園 #ゴーヤ #自然栽培 #高齢者と農業
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