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Huaisu is a "bad" monk

"The old monk ate fish in Changsha. When he came to Chang'an, he ate too much meat. He was laughed at constantly and felt deeply inconvenienced. Therefore, we cannot remain ill for a long time. When you want to be kind, you Must help win. "Those who have read Huai Su's "Eating Fish Tie", the most famous cursive script of the Tang Dynasty, are familiar with these lines. Since ancient times, there have been too many monks and too little porridge. Of course, the most familiar monk is Jigong, and Huaisu is only praised by literati. It is obvious from the cursive script of "Eating Fish Tie" that this collection of Dharma chants is indeed great in Huai Su. The wine has passed through the intestines, but Buddha pays attention to the heart. A "crazy monk" with a broad mind and great personality appears on the page, towering above the world. Eating fish and meat seems reasonable, although it goes against Buddhist precepts. How would you feel if you saw monks eating fish in Buddhist holy places such as Mount Wutai and Mount Jiuhua? But when faced with this "fish-eating post" that eats fish and meat, your mood may be completely different. Huaisu was a crazy monk, an alcoholic, and an outstanding calligrapher. His wild grass, like the vigorous grass in the strong wind, rotates freely, unrestrainedly and in one go. He is an outstanding representative of Chinese classical romantic art and has a profound influence on later generations. Huaisu traveled throughout his life and had extensive worldly contacts. In addition to his unique and clever calligraphy, he could also recite poems and compose sentences. He had close contacts with many famous cultural figures at that time, such as Li Bai, Dai Shulun, Yan Zhenqing, Qian Qi, Lu Yu, etc. At every party, we would drink like crazy and have a lot of great things. Huai Su was really a "bad" monk when he became a monk, because he broke many Buddhist rules, ate fish and meat, and liked to drink and have fun. He scribbled everywhere and wrote on walls and clothes. Everyone shunned them, but he was revered. He is true and lovely, unfettered by the secular world and not bound by Buddhism, so he is naturally recognized and free from criticism. Facing "Fish-Eating Post", the fish turns into a dragon, the clouds soar, the whirlwind gathers rain, and the noble feeling and heroic meaning burst out of the ink. How many dim lamps have dried up, how many scriptures have been broken, how many days have passed, and those old bookworms who live in poverty are all jealous of this crazy monk. Life is freehand, all in one moment. In fact, Huaisu Kuangcao has its own rules and regulations, and the law is "impossible". From the "Autobiography" we can know: "Huaisu's hometown is Changsha, and he is a young Buddhist. He enjoys his leisure time through meditation and writing, and likes writing very much." It can be said that Huaisu has been with the Chinese since he was 10 years old. Buddhism and calligraphy have an indissoluble bond. Huai Su's calligraphy is the most romantic and free calligraphy in the world. The law is mild, crazy, and limited. "The strong man cuts off his wrist, but his spirit is full of energy", which fully demonstrates Chinese classical romanticism and makes many future generations look up to and pursue it. I have long heard the story of Huai Su Bajiao practicing calligraphy. In order to save paper, he planted more than 10,000 banana plants on a wasteland next to the temple. Taking its leaves, spread them on the alcove table and sprinkled them with all the signatures he approved at that time. Due to Huaisu's obsession with calligraphy, more than 10,000 banana leaves could not grow as fast as he could write day and night. Later, he simply put his pen and ink on it, stood in front of the banana tree, and no matter how hot or cold it was, a piece of writing grew. It's really admirable to waste a pen and turn decay into magic. I watched Huai Su's "Bitter Bamboo Shoots" that day, and today I faced the elegant but relaxed "Fish-Eating" again. Although I cannot be said to be a calligrapher, I was also shocked by Huai Su's "infatuation" and "madness". Whether I read the original work or the Tang manuscript, I feel very lucky. In the world of calligraphy, there is always unexpected joy that will be remembered for a lifetime.