First, the word "Xin" first appeared in Siksananda's 80-volume Hua Yan Jing, Volume 14, Twelve Gifts for Life in the Tang Dynasty. Here, faith refers to "respecting the three treasures without doubt", that is, respecting the three treasures, Buddha and Buddha. For example:
1, Tang translated Hua Yan Jing:' Don't annoy all beings, but talk about the interests of the world, magic herbs, and so on, so you can all say it. All immortals are superior in behavior, and man and nature share the same belief. If asceticism is difficult, the Bodhisattva should be able to do it. "
2. In the Tang Dynasty, some people passed on Biography of Continued Monks and Fu.
Second, from then on, the meaning of the word "faith" has been generalized and can be used in customs and politics. For example:
1, the political work of Zhou Enlai's anti-Japanese army: "We must win the trust of officers and men and the people with the spirit of patient persuasion and guidance, and unite them to resolutely struggle under the leadership of revolutionism and program."
2. Lu Xun's father's illness: "I gradually lost confidence in sugar cane that has been frosted for three years, and it seems that I am not so enthusiastic about buying medicine."
3. Ba Jin's Little Man, Adult and Sir: "The belief in the chief has a long history. How many people pin their hopes on Bao Qingtian and create all kinds of bizarre legends. "
4. The simple Chinese nation does not believe in evil and truth: "The so-called belief is, in the final analysis, only a reverence and worship of truth." , "in fact, China people just don't believe in evil. Therefore, the Chinese nation is not without faith, but not superstitious. "