Wang Yangming, the author of "Those Things in the Ming Dynasty", was called "the first person in the ages" by Yue Ming.

He once served as an official in the Ministry of War and the censor of Zuodu, Duchayuan. He was proficient in Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism, and created a new situation in Confucianism. He is considered a great sage who can catch up with Confucius and Mencius.

He also led the troops to suppress rebellions and suppress bandits, and at a very small cost, he completely defeated enemies several times his own in lightning speed. As a rare figure in history, Wang Yangming left many classic quotes to future generations.

The following ten sentences are particularly wonderful and can be called a wonderful state of mind.

1. Wang Yangming: First of all, you should study and become a saint.

What kind of ambition you have, you must become what kind of person you are.

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In 1983, Wang Yangming studied in a private school in Beijing. One day, he asked the teacher seriously: "What is the first lesson?" This is equivalent to asking, what is the ultimate value of life?

His teacher was surprised because no student had ever asked him such a question. But he quickly gave a firm answer: "Of course, study and become a high official!"

Wang Yangming looked at the teacher seriously and said, "I don't think so." After a pause, he looked serious. Di continued: "I think the first thing should be to study and become a saint."

There is an old saying in China, called three years old. Ancient Chinese people have always emphasized the importance of determination. Wang Yangming has determined to be a saint since he was a child, and later became a saint, so he gave the best explanation and proof for this.

Why is ambition important? Because ambition is will and direction. Only in this way, under limited time and energy and complex reality, can people be firm, avoid detours, and greatly increase the possibility of achieving goals.

2. Wang Yangming: I am ashamed to be the first to be tempted.

The more difficult it is, the more time you need to spend on cultivating your mind.

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In 496, Wang Shouren was named Sun Shan again in the competition. Some people cried when they didn't see their names when posting, but Wang Yangming was indifferent. Everyone thought he was too sad and came to comfort him.

Wang Yangming said with a slight smile of vicissitudes of life: "You are all ashamed of being backward, but I am ashamed of being backward."

There will be many hardships and hardships in life. The more this time is, the more it can reflect people's psychological cultivation. Ordinary people are often confused and sad, and only those with profound cultivation can deal with it calmly. Wen Tianxiang said: "The time to be poor is now.

How can we have this kind of awareness and cultivation? Wang Yangming also has a saying that covers everything: A person must grind to stand up; in order to remain static, you can It can be static or dynamic. Suffering is the best way to sharpen a person's mind.

3. Wang Yangming: As soon as he doubts, the matter is settled.

No. Firm beliefs can easily be exploited.

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Wang Yangming used the trick of forging official documents when quelling the Zhu Rebellion.

He forged. Zhu's "Book of Rites" and Liu's "Sign of Surrender" also forged the "Secret Surrender of Zhu's Commanders"

Then he asked people to talk to people who had made friends with Zhu, and after the talks. These documents were deliberately left behind. Naturally, all these forged official documents found their way into Zhu's hands.

Some local officials disapproved of Wang Yangming's strategy and asked him: "Is this useful?" Wang Yangming did not answer the rhetorical question: "Let's not talk about whether it is useful or not. I just say that Zhu Chenhao is suspicious." An official replied without hesitation: "I will definitely become suspicious." "Wang Yangming said with a smile: "As soon as he doubts it, it's over. ”

This story also tells us the secret of self-cultivation and how to deal with others.

As for self-cultivation, why “as soon as he doubts, the matter is settled”? Because such a person cannot maintain peace of mind , there is a possibility of being deceived and exploited. Strategy can only deal with one thing, but practice can deal with it for a lifetime. The former is always too late to regret, and the latter is always prepared.

People are doing trivial things. When it comes to things, you are often either timid or brave. Wang Yangming tells us that the best way to defeat the enemy is to attack the heart without fighting.

4. Wang Yangming: The only decision to win or lose is here.

You have a strong heart, so you can be invincible.

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A disciple asked Wang Yangming if there was any special medicine for fighting. Wang Yangming replied: Where is the ability? , It’s just hard work that keeps your mind still. If you have to say that you have skills, then keeping your heart still is the only skill. Everyone’s wisdom is similar, and the decision of victory or defeat lies only in this mind and being still.

For example, Wang Yangming said that we were at a disadvantage when fighting Zhu. I gave the order to the people around me to prepare for a fire attack, but the man did nothing after I said it four times. This kind of people usually don’t know enough and panic when something happens. The wisdom of those smart people does not come from outer space, but comes from their pure knowledge.

Why "keep your mind still" is the only skill. ? Because the heart can be calm, calmness can be calm, and calmness can be normal or even extraordinary in the face of crisis. It is said that wisdom emerges from desperation. As Teacher Yang Ming said, it doesn’t come from outside.

Everything about skills seems smart, but it is actually the wisdom of speculators. Only really smart people will go to Dayuan for support and work hard honestly. This is what Lao Tzu said: "Cleverness leads to misunderstanding."

How to do Kung Fu? Wang Yangming pointed out another way here,——, study hard. Zhuge Liang said: "Without learning, there is no skill." Reading and learning must be an indispensable way to become talented and cultivate one's moral character, if not the only way.

5. Wang Yangming: What does this monk say all day long? What have you been watching all day?

Follow your own nature and maintain your conscience.

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Wang Yangming saw a sitting monk in a temple. He is said to have been in meditation for three years.

Wang Yangming smiled and walked around the monk several times, like a Taoist priest before catching ghosts.

Finally, he stood in front of the monk, recognized the monk, and suddenly shouted: "What does this monk say all day long? What do you see all day long!"

I don't know if it is Wang Yangming's The Zen idea touched the monk, but it was Wang Yangming's loud voice that alarmed the monk. In one sentence, the monk opened his eyes in panic and said "oh".

Wang Yangming stared at him closely and asked: "Who else is at home?" He replied: "There is also my old mother." Wang Yangming asked again: "Do you miss her?" The monk said nothing. There was silence, and the sweat on the monk's head could be heard. Finally, the monk broke the silence and replied in a guilty tone: "How can you not miss me!"

Wang Yangming showed a satisfied look, waved to the monk gently and said: " Go home and take care of your mother." The next day, the monk left the temple and returned to the world.

This Zen monk has not spoken or seen for three years. Why did Wang Yangming ask him what he was reading while babbling?

Because he saw that this monk did not speak or look on the surface, but in his heart he was talking and looking all day long. We are talking about a conflict between absolute desires and man's natural conscience.

In fact, Wang Yangming once said to him: Following one's own nature and following one's own conscience is the only way to be a human being. Not looking for another way in people's minds that is superior to all things. That's not the way, it's nonsense.

I really want to be a believer in Wang Yangming’s Xinxue, live a good life, be a good person, listen to the good voice in my heart, and listen to the call of conscience in my heart. This is enough.

6. Wang Yangming: The light is not just on the candle.

True light exists only in the heart.

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A disciple named Xu Yue wanted to meet Wang Yangming devoutly like a believer on the shore, and Wang Yangming agreed.

Xu Yue’s research on Wang Yangming’s psychology is still in its infancy. He firmly believed that he understood Wang Yangming's thoughts and obtained the true meaning during meditation. Wang Yangming asked him to give an example, and Xu Yue excitedly gave an example. He gave one and Wang Yangming denied one. There are no more than a dozen such examples, and Xu Yue is quite frustrated.

Wang Yangming pointed out to him: You are too attached to things. Xu Yue didn't understand. Wang Yangming pointed to the light of the candles on the boat and said: "This is light." He drew a circle in the air and said: "This is also light." He pointed to the lake outside the boat illuminated by candlelight and said: "This is also light." Pointing to Where you can see: "This is still light."

Xu Yue was at a loss at first, but soon became excited and said: "Teacher, I understand." Wang Yangming said: "Don't be persistent , the light is not just on the candle, remember this." Xu Yue thanked him and left.

Candles can shine, but the light is not only on the candles, but also on the sun, the moon, and the torches. If there is light in your heart, then light will be everywhere, because your heart is already the sun, shining brightly on everything. This is what Wang Yangming wants to tell us.

On the other hand, we can also deduce that if a person's eyes are full of darkness, then it is not that there is a problem with the world, but that there is no light in his heart, but that there is a problem with his mentality. See this and work hard to reverse it, then the light is not far away.

7. Wang Yangming: You are not afraid of death. Do you still care about a pair of underwear?

No one is useless, only a heart that gives up on itself.

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When Wang Yangming was the county magistrate in Luling, he caught a criminal thief. The thief is very stubborn and strongly resists all kinds of interrogation.

Wang Yangming interrogated him personally, and he said in a cold voice: "If you want to kill or chop, don't talk nonsense!" Wang Yangming then said: "Okay, I won't try it today. However, Tiantai It’s hot, you’d better take off your coat and let’s have a casual chat.” The thief said, “Take it off!” After a while, Wang Yangming said, “It’s really hot. It’s better to take off your underwear!” ”

The thief still disagreed: “It’s very common to be shirtless. It’s not a big deal.” After a while, Wang Yangming said: “My arms are naked. It’s better to take off my underwear.” Are you comfortable?" The thief was not "bold" at all at this time. He hurriedly waved his hands and said: "Inconvenient, inconvenient!"

Wang Yangming said: "What's the inconvenience? You are not afraid of death. Do you still care about a pair of underwear? It seems that you still have a little sense of shame and conscience.

You are not useless! ”

There are always people who lament that people’s hearts are sinister, but Wang Yangming tells us that even criminals with heinous crimes have consciences in their hearts. Knowing this, you can understand that what they need most is not punishment, but persuasion. This It is compassion.

Some people always feel that they are useless and give up on themselves. Wang Yangming tells us that no one is useless, so everyone has beautiful things and precious qualities. Have confidence in yourself and believe in your own value.

People who like to despise, belittle, and suppress others will often take advantage of their own cultivation.

On the contrary, people like Wang Yangming, who are deeply cultivated and have high standards, can often see the advantages and strengths of others. In many cases, it’s not that you are wrong or useless, you just haven’t waited for someone who can appreciate you. .

8. Wang Yangming: When you don’t look at this flower, this flower dies with your heart; when you look at this flower, the color of this flower changes in an instant. Be clear.

As long as your heart is not moving, you are safe.

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One spring, Wang Yangming and him. Friends went to play in the mountains. One friend pointed to a flower among the rocks and said to Wang Yangming, you often say that everything in the world is in your heart and is controlled by your heart. This flower. It blooms and falls in the mountains. Can your heart open? If your heart doesn't let it open, it will fall.

Wang Yangming's answer is very interesting: When you don't look at this flower, it dies according to your heart; when you look at this flower, the color of this flower becomes clear in an instant; you must know that this flower Flowers are not in your heart.

Of course, flowers bloom and fall, but whether it can disturb my heart depends on me. Even if the sky collapses, the floods are overwhelming, the lightning thunders, and the rainstorms rage, as long as my heart is. Safe, I will always be in the Peach Blossom Land and Sunny Sky.

This is what the Buddha said: "All dharma arises from the heart." All spiritual problems are actually just problems in the world. No matter how dangerous things are, as long as my heart doesn't move, I can't do anything about it.

9. Wang Yangming: You see, the streets are full of saints, and people all over the streets regard you as a saint.

The world doesn’t owe you anything, you owe yourself.

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One day, Wang Gen, who had a strong personality, returned from a trip. Wang Yangming asked him: "Did you see it?" What? Wang Gen said in an extremely surprised tone: "I saw the streets were full of saints." "

Wang Gen's words have a profound meaning. Before he came to worship Wang Yangming as his teacher, he was an arrogant and unruly person, and his "arrogant" temperament did not change after he became a teacher.

Wang Yangming has said many times, “Everyone can be a saint. "Wang Gen didn't believe it. He always believed that saints were out of reach, so he said, "I see the streets are full of saints" to mock Wang Yangming.

Wang Yangming probably guessed Wang Gen's intention, so he used him Strong: "Look at the streets full of saints, and people all over the streets regard you as a saint. ”

The most profound thing is Wang Yangming’s last sentence,——“You see the streets are full of saints”, which shows that you have infinite tolerance, friendship and goodwill in your heart; and who wouldn’t want such a person? Being close? Who wouldn’t love you? Of course, “everyone in the street regards you as a saint”, and those who can do this are indeed true saints.

This is a short sentence. It also explains the qualities a person should have and the best way to educate the world. So stop doubting and complaining. It’s not that you haven’t cultivated deeply enough and you haven’t done well enough. It’s you who owes you.

10. Wang Yangming: With this clear mind, what can I say?

Dedicate your life to being an upright person.

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On the night of November 28th of the lunar calendar in 1528, Wang Yangming woke up from a sweet dream. He asked his disciples: "Where are you?" Disciple: "Qinglongpu." Wang Yangming asked again: "The boat seems to have stopped?" Disciple: "On the banks of the Zhangjiang River." Wang Yangming smiled and said: "How far is Nankang?" "Disciple: It's still early. Wang Yangming smiled again, I'm afraid it's too late.

He changed his clothes and sat next to a waiter, sitting there all night. Early the next morning, he called his disciple Zhou Ji came in. When Zhou Ji rushed in, Wang Yangming had fallen down. It took a long time before he opened his eyes and said, "I'm leaving. "

Zhou Ji shed silent tears and asked, "What are the teacher's last words?" "Only Wang Yangming's breath hissed on the boat. Wang Yangming used the last strength of his life to smile at Zhou Ji and said, "With this clear mind, what can I say? ”

Openness will bring light, and light will open, so it is said to be aboveboard. This is true in life, and so is death. Teacher Yangming had already done it when he passed away, but we couldn’t even do this when we were born. To. This is the gap and the direction. His knowledge is psychology, and the direction he points out for us is fair and aboveboard.