A Journey of Faith and Friendship: The Story of Zhuo Qishun and Su Shi
Post- reading <<书归去来辞赠契顺>> The story of Zhuo Qishun and Su Shi (also known as Su Dongpo) is a touching tale of friendship, loyalty, and the power of action. It's a story that resonates even today, reminding us of the importance of helping others and the strength of the human spirit. Su Shi, a renowned poet and scholar of the Song Dynasty, was exiled to Huizhou, a remote region in southern China. Separated from his family, who resided in Yixing, and with his brother Su Zhe also in exile elsewhere, communication was difficult. Su Shi's son, Su Mai, was deeply worried about his father's well-being, as news from Huizhou was scarce. Enter Zhuo Qishun, a Buddhist lay practitioner from the Dinghui Temple in Suzhou. Witnessing Su Mai's distress, Zhuo Qishun offered a simple yet powerful reassurance: "What is there to worry so much about? Huizhou isn't in the heavens; if you just travel, you'll arrive." With these words, Zhuo Qishun volunteered to ...