Zhu Yong Cultural Notes: Northern China, the Running Continent

Author: Zhu Yong
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: That year, together with my friend Autu, we retreated to the Yunju Temple in Fangshan, a suburb of Beijing, and stayed there for some time. Thanks to Autu's connection, we shared a small monk's room, reading, chatting, and writing. Sometimes, when the monks all went to the hall to chant scriptures, we would sit on the steps in front of the hall, gazing at the green mountains across the way, lost in our thoughts, speaking not a word for a long time. At that time, both of us were in a state of hardship, wanting to break free from the suffocating reality and catch our breath. We both, without even realizing it, thought of coming here. It wasn't about escaping the world, but about giving our hearts a chance to rest and regenerate, gathering energy and courage in silence. Reality proved us right—only those who have breathed two different kinds of air can truly understand the difference between them. This book includes works such as "Sunlight Mosaic," "Mountain Temple Leisure Shop," "God of All Beings," and "The Office."