Since the birth of mankind, out of dependence on nature, we have a sincere awe of nature. Strong social forces or social rules can also make people feel this awe. This is human instinct and one of the basic conditions for maintaining social stability. Because everyone's innate quality is different from the acquired one, the degree of reverence for natural forces and social authority is also different. Greed and ignorance are the root of all evil deeds. For some people with poor quality, moral preaching and criminal punishment are of no help. However, the fear of death is almost everyone's nature. In this field, heaven and hell and retribution of ghosts and gods in religious teachings have obvious social functions. Taoist literature has made great efforts in this respect. According to Laozi, "People are not afraid of power, and great powers will come"? , "Skynet is long, sparse but not leaking"? Detailed explanation of Taoist classics. "Taiping Jing" said that there are always good people and bad people in the world. At first, they didn't commit big evils, but small ones kept on. The God who supervises their bodies encourages their evil deeds until they commit crimes. ? "The Induction on the Peak" bluntly warns the world: "There is no way for disaster and happiness, and people call it themselves. The report of good and evil is like a shadow. It is based on the god of heaven and earth, and takes people away according to the severity of their crimes. If you subtract it, you will be poor and you will be worried. Everyone will bear it and disaster will follow. Qing Ji will avoid it, and the evil star will be miserable. " In modern society, it may not be effective to scare the wicked with ghosts and gods, but Buddhism and Taoism should still be quite convincing. It is a kind of retribution to violate the laws of nature and let human beings eat their own fruit. Isn't it a kind of retribution not to obey the rules of social life (morality, law, etc.)? )? If you are fearless, you will die. Taoist outlook on life is a rich treasure, which needs to be explored and carried forward by many people, including, of course, Taoist groups whose responsibility is to inherit the fine traditions of Taoism. In the new era, with the evolution of the times, cults have appeared a vibrant scene. New ideas and technologies in society are accepted by the majority of Taoists, and some bad social atmosphere is also eroding the body of Taoism. Therefore, to carry forward the Taoist outlook on life, there is a process of self-learning and self-improvement, and we should always reflect on ourselves. In the eyes of laymen, becoming a monk is a sacred thing, and temples and churches are a pure land. This exemplary role needs to be played by Qi Xin, a colleague inside and outside the school. As long as everyone can consciously pursue Zhi Zhi's philosophy of contentment, a bright future is in front of us.
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