⑴ A short story about the philosophy of life

A short story about the philosophy of life

Life is like jade

Once upon a time, a wise man collected Many students, one of them asked him: "Teacher, can you tell me the value of my life?" The teacher took out a stone and said, "You do something for me first, and then I will tell you the value of life." You take this stone to the market and sell it, but you can’t sell it no matter how much money others pay.”

The student took the stone to the market to sell it, and someone was willing to pay 2 yuan for it. Stone. As soon as this person finished bidding, some more people came. Everyone said that this stone was really bright, and they all started to raise the price, until the price of the stone was raised to 10 yuan. The student happily went back to the teacher and said, "Teacher, this stone of yours can actually be sold for 10 yuan!" The teacher said, "If you take this stone to the gold market and sell it, you can't sell it no matter how much others pay. "

When the students arrived at the gold market, an old man saw the quality of the stone and said that there must be a treasure inside. Everyone began to compete for this stone, and the price reached 10,000 yuan. The student was a little tempted, and happily ran back to the teacher and said: "This stone of yours can be sold for 10,000 yuan, it is really unexpected!" The teacher smiled and said: "You take this stone to the jewelry market and sell it. You can’t sell it no matter how much others offer.”

The student took the stone to the jewelry market. As soon as he started selling it, someone offered it for 100,000 yuan. In the blink of an eye, the price of the stone has risen to 300,000 yuan. The student resisted the great temptation and went back, and said to the teacher: "I didn't expect you to have such a treasure! My task is completed, it's time for you to tell me the value of this stone." The teacher said to the student: " This stone is really a priceless treasure. There is precious jade in it, but if you don’t know the goods, it is worth 10 yuan at most.

Philosophy of life: In fact, everyone is a piece of jade. We must treat it with jewelry A businessman looks at himself as he looks at jade. When someone polishes himself, he becomes jade. The better he polishes himself, the higher his value. Some people guard their jade and never polish it, and they become worthless. This case inspires us to think about the meaning of life value, that is, what is the key to realizing the value of life?

(1 ) Extended reading of life philosophy stories:

Philosophical Quotes

Once a lesson is lost, a lesson will be gained. ——Wang Anshi

People cannot be fooled ——. Mencius

No one has died since ancient times, and his loyalty will be remembered by history. ——Wen Tianxiang

To learn, one must first be determined. ——Zhu Xi

The opportunity cannot be missed. Time will never come again. ——Lu Duoxun

Will lies in tempering, and success lies in persistence. ——Zhou Haizhong

Morality should be noble; conduct should be frank; conduct. , should be more polite. - Montesquieu

Suffering is the teacher of life - Balzac

Everything about a person should be beautiful; face, clothes, soul. , Thoughts. ——Chekhov

⑵ Life philosophy stories and insights

1. Life philosophy stories Part 1: One kiss and one separation

Jia Shanshan Zen Master Hui and Zen Master Dingshan Shenying talked about the meaning of the Dharma while walking. Zen Master Dingshan said: "In the cycle of life and death, if people can always realize that everything in the world is false and not even cling to Buddha nature, they can transcend life and death. Not to be outdone, Jia Shan also expressed his own views: "In the cycle of life and death, if people can see their own Buddha nature at the moment, they will not be confused by life and death, and they can transcend life and death." "

The two of them went to Damei Mountain to meet Zen Master Damei Fachang and stated their respective opinions. Jiashan asked Zen Master Damei Fachang: "I don't know whose opinion is right between the two of us? "One is close and the other is distant." "It means that one is more correct and the other is worse. Jiashan asked: "Which person is more correct?" Zen Master Damei Fachang replied: "You go back first and we will talk about it tomorrow. "

Early the next morning, Zen Master Jiashan went to ask Zen Master Damei Fachang: "Whose argument is more correct?" Zen Master Damei Fachang shouted: "The right person is not You will ask, but the person asking is wrong. ”

Life perception Zen is a method that transcends both sides, is neither established nor abolished, and directly points to the human heart. Jiashan believes that to transcend life and death, one must have a Buddha in the heart, and Dingshan believes that to be free from life and death, even the concept of "Buddha" It must be empty. The statement of "one and nothing" is like saying "there is only half a glass of water" and "there is still half a glass of water". They just have different perspectives.

Jiashan doesn't understand, so he has to ask. It falls into the distinction between words and thoughts. No wonder Zen Master Damei Fachang scolded him for being wrong. When Zen asks about right and wrong, it immediately falls into duality. Therefore, if Zen practitioners are still attached to it. All kinds of distinctions such as good and bad, right and wrong, right and wrong, big and small are contrary to the Zen mind.

2. Life Philosophy Story Part 2: Zen on the Waterwheel

< p> Zen Master Wuxiang felt thirsty while walking. He met a young man riding a waterwheel in a pond, so he stepped forward and asked the young man for a glass of water.

The young man said in an envious tone: "Zen Master, if one day I see through the world of mortals, I will definitely become a monk and learn Taoism like you. But after I become a monk, I don't want to live in no fixed place and travel around like you. I will find a place to live in seclusion and live well." Meditate and stop showing up."

The Zen master said with a smile: "Oh! When will you see through the world of mortals?" The young man replied: "I am the only one in our area who understands the nature of the waterwheel. The whole village uses this as the main source of water. If I can find someone who can take over my responsibility to take care of the water tanker, I can find my own way out and become a monk." Zen Master Wuxiang said, "You are the best. Understand the waterwheel, please tell me, what will happen if the waterwheel is completely immersed in the water, or completely out of the water?"

The young man said: "The waterwheel is completely immersed in the water. Not only can it not rotate, They may even be swept away by the rapids; they are completely out of the water and cannot get on the water." Zen Master Wuxiang said: "The relationship between the waterwheel and the water flow already illustrates the relationship between the individual and the world: if a person is completely involved in the world and jumps into the rivers and lakes, it is inevitable that he will fall into the water. Being swept away by the current of the world of mortals; if you are purely born and claim to be noble, your life will be floating without roots and spinning in vain." After hearing this, the young man said with great joy: "What you said, Zen Master, really made me gain knowledge. "

Insights on life: If a person is completely immersed in the world and plunges into the world, he will inevitably be swept away by the tide of the world; if he is purely born into the world and thinks he is noble, his life will be drifting without roots and moving forward in vain. of.

3. Life Philosophy Story Part 3: Master Hongyi Bows

In the world, fear means seriousness. Master Hongyi (Li Shutong) is the most serious and takes everything seriously. Ye Zhaoyan, grandson of Ye Shengtao, recorded in "Old Characters": Once he was giving music lessons to students, a group of students gathered around him to watch him play the piano, and one student farted, which distracted everyone. After class, Li Shutong said very seriously: "If it's convenient in the future, please go outside." After saying that, he bowed deeply to everyone.

During class, a classmate slammed the door when he went out. He immediately chased after him, kindly asked him not to do so, and bowed seriously as usual. Students said Mr. Li's bowing was more powerful than anything else.

A student stole something from his classmate, and Superintendent Xia Zun asked for advice. Li said that this is because the teacher did not teach well. The superintendent should first admit his mistake to the students and then announce that the thief will come forward. If no one comes forward, the teacher will apologize and commit suicide. A gentleman has no joke. It is so serious that the students will come forward. . Xia is Li's good friend. Although he agrees with Li's statement, he is worried about what will happen if the students don't come forward. Li Shutong said very seriously: "Then commit suicide. You can't deceive the students." Xia, who was senior and junior, hesitated for a day and took another approach.

Liu Zhiping is the musical successor of Li Shutong and has no financial resources to study in Japan. In order to help the disciple and reassure him, Li Shutong wrote a letter to the disciple seriously, detailing his income and expenses, which reassured Liu Zhiping. Li Shutong later became a monk. Before becoming a monk, he prepared a large sum of money for Liu to study until he graduated. When the money was not collected, Li wrote a letter saying: "If this money cannot be borrowed, I will still be employed until you graduate."

Life Insights The above four examples fully illustrate that Li Shutong was "serious in everything" , "The most serious thing." People may have different views on this, whether he is "making a fuss out of a molehill" and whether he treats life with a lack of reverence and is too frivolous. But his seriousness is commendable and extraordinary. The last example is simply astounding.

4. Life Philosophy Story Part 4: The Dream of Three Trees

Once upon a time, there were three trees, and they all had their own dreams. The first tree wanted to be a treasure box, containing gold, silver, jewelry and all the precious things in the world. The second tree wanted to be built into a majestic ship, carrying emperors, generals, dignitaries and nobles on it. The third tree wanted to grow into the tallest tree in the world so that it could be closer to God.

Many years passed, and a group of lumberjacks came. The first tree was cut down, and the lumberjack said, "This tree looks strong. I'm going to sell it to the carpenter." This was good news, because the carpenter knew how to make treasure chests. The second tree was cut down, and the lumberjack said, "This tree looks strong. I'm going to sell it to the shipyard." This was good news, because the shipyard made big ships.

When the third tree saw the lumberjack approaching, it was very scared, because as long as the lumberjack chopped it down, it meant that its dream was shattered. However, it was cut down anyway, and the lumberjack said: "I haven't thought of what to use it for yet. Let's cut it down first."

Have the dreams of the first tree and the second tree come true? Really? The first tree was made into a manger by a carpenter to hold horse feed. The second tree was turned into a fishing boat by the shipyard, which was used by fishermen to go fishing. Their ending is the same as that of the third tree, far from the dream.

However, one day, two people came to the manger. They were a couple. The woman gave birth to a boy. The boy had nowhere to put him, so he put him in the manger. The first tree suddenly understood that for this couple, the boy was the most precious treasure in the world.

A few years later, several people climbed onto a fishing boat that was parked on the beach. From their conversation, the second tree learned that one of these people was the king who had just lost a battle. Because of the rescue of this fishing boat, the king later made a comeback and became one of the greatest kings in history.

The third tree was made into a cross when a local church was built. The church is the closest place to God on earth.

Life Insights When dreams deviate from our pre-designed path, don’t be disheartened, because sometimes dreams will become reality in ways we didn’t expect.

5. Life Philosophy Story Part 5: Good and evil are only in a thought

An old monk sat by the road, his eyes closed, his legs crossed, and his hands folded He held it under his clothes and fell into deep thought. Suddenly, his meditation was interrupted. What interrupted him was the hoarse and pleading voice of the warrior: "Old man, tell me what heaven is! What is hell!"

The old monk showed no response, as if he had heard nothing. But gradually he opened his eyes and a smile appeared on his lips. The warrior stood nearby, impatient, like an ant on a hot pot. "You want to know the secrets of heaven and hell?" the old monk said. "You are a rough man, your hands and feet are covered with mud, your hair is disheveled, and your beard is dirty. The sword is stained with rust, and you can tell at a glance that it has not been well kept. You You ugly guy, your mother dressed you up like a clown, and you still come to ask me the secrets of heaven and hell?"

The samurai cursed fiercely, and then pulled out his sword with a "swipe" Come on, raise it to the old monk's head. His face was red and the veins on his neck were exposed, and he was about to chop off the old monk's head. The sword was about to fall, and the old monk suddenly said softly: "This is hell." For a moment, the warrior was shocked and in awe, full of pity and respect for the old monk in front of him who dared to teach him with his life. His sword stopped in mid-air, and his eyes were filled with tears of gratitude. "This is heaven." said the old monk.

Understanding good and evil in life is always a matter of thought. All evil thoughts, words, and deeds are hell to oneself and others; all good thoughts, words, and deeds are heaven to oneself and others. If everyone can abandon evil and do good, even hell can become heaven. Therefore, everyone should sit quietly and think about their own mistakes, often examine their own hearts, get rid of evil thoughts in their hearts, and give up harmful words and deeds that hurt others. Only by keeping your mind pure can you get true inner peace and tranquility.

(2) Extended reading of life philosophy stories:

Story of the value of life: Don’t let yesterday’s frustration eclipse tomorrow’s dreams! At a discussion, a famous speaker did not say a single opening statement, but held up a 20-dollar bill in his hand.

Facing the 200 people in the conference room, he asked: "Who wants these 20 dollars?" One hand was raised. He went on to say: "I plan to give these 20 dollars to one of you, but before that, please allow me to do one thing." He crumpled the banknotes into a ball, and then asked: "Who wants more?" "There are still hands raised.

He then said, "So, what happens if I do this?" He threw the money to the ground, stepped on it with his foot, and crushed it with his foot. Then he picked up the banknotes, which had become dirty and wrinkled. "Who wants it now?" Some people still raised their hands.

"Friends, you have learned a very meaningful lesson. No matter how I treat that banknote, you still want it, because it has not depreciated, it is still worth 20 US dollars. On the road of life , we will be knocked down, bullied or even crushed to pieces by our decisions or adversity countless times. We feel as if we are worthless.

But no matter what happens, or what will happen, in God. In his eyes, you will never lose value. In his eyes, dirty or clean, neat or disheveled, you are still priceless. "Warm reminder: The value of life does not depend on what we do, nor does it depend on us. The people we make friends with depend on ourselves! We are unique – never forget that!

⑶ Philosophical Fables of Life

"A blessing in disguise" Once upon a time, there was an old man who lived in a border area adjacent to the Hu people. Passers-by called him "a blessing in disguise". . Sai Weng is optimistic by nature and has a unique way of dealing with people.

One day, for some unknown reason, Sai Weng's horse got lost while grazing and could not come back. After the neighbors learned the news, they expressed their regrets. However, Sai Weng did not take it seriously. Instead, he comforted everyone: "Losing the horse is of course a bad thing, but who knows whether it will bring good results?"

Sure enough, it didn't. A few months later, the lost old horse came back from outside the Great Wall, and brought back a horse ridden by a foreigner. So the neighbors came together to congratulate Sai Weng and praised him for his foresight when he lost his horse. However, at this time, Sai Weng said worriedly: "Hey, who knows whether this will bring disaster to me?" His son couldn't help being happy, so he rode horses every day and never tired of it. Finally one day, his son got carried away with his pride and fell off a galloping horse, breaking one of his legs and leaving him disabled for life. After hearing the news, kind-hearted neighbors rushed to express condolences, but Sai Weng still said the same old saying: "Who knows whether it will bring good results?"

Another year passed, and Hu People invaded the Central Plains on a large scale, and the situation at the frontier suddenly became tight. All able-bodied young people were conscripted into the army, and as a result, nine out of ten died on the battlefield.

Because Sai Weng's son was lame, he was exempted from military service, so the father and son were able to avoid this life-and-death disaster.

In the process of being passed down from generation to generation, this story gradually condensed into an idiom: "A blessing in disguise is a blessing in disguise." It shows that neither good nor bad things in the world are absolute. Under certain conditions, Next, bad things can lead to good results, and good things can also lead to bad results.