Four-word idiom of meditation

1. The four-word idiom describing the goodness and righteousness of Buddhism is auspicious clouds, good luck, all the best, purple gas coming from the east, and good luck.

First, Xiangyun.

Interpretation of vernacular: In ancient times, the colorful clouds in the sky were considered as auspicious signs, so they were called auspicious clouds. Also known as "Xiangyun Ruicai".

Said by: The fourth fold of Wei Zi Palace: "Look at this auspicious cloud, which is auspicious, sunny and breezy. It is a good omen for peace."

Dynasty: Ming dynasty

Author: anonymous

Look at this auspicious atmosphere, early morning sunshine and warm breeze, which is a good sign for the world.

Example: Gu Yong is surrounded by auspicious clouds and accompanied by auspicious animals. He is a contemporary genius.

Second, good luck.

Vernacular interpretation: very auspicious and smooth. Used for divination and blessing in the old days.

Said by: "Home": "The old man wrote a red note of' children's words are unbridled and good luck' because he felt that the group had said unlucky things in class, and took it out and posted it on the doorpost."

Dynasty: modern

Author: Ba Jin

Example: I wish the new year a good start, rolling in financial resources and prosperous business!

Third, everything goes well.

Vernacular interpretation: Ruyi: to one's liking. Everything is in line with my wishes and is going well.

From: "The Present Situation of Wonders Witnessed in Twenty Years" 15: "But they are all there to invite blessings, thinking that if I do good things, I can look up to heaven and silently bless everything."

Dynasty: Qing dynasty

Author: Wu

But they all came to invite Fu and thought I had done something good. You can look up at the sky and silently wish them all the best.

Example: The new year has come again. I wish you good health and all the best. Eat whatever you want and earn as much as you want! ! Work hard in the new year!

Fourth, purple gas comes from the east.

Interpretation of Vernacular Language: It is said that before Laozi passed Hangu Pass, Guan Yinxi saw the purple gas coming from the east and knew that a saint must pass. Sure enough, I came riding a green cow. A metaphor for good luck.

Said by: Biography of the Immortal: "I went west, so that I saw a purple floating in the shade, and I rode a green cow."

Dynasty: Han

Author: Liu Xiang

I went west, and the customs made the yin see the purple floating customs, while I rode a green cow.

For example, Shanghai faces the East China Sea, and purple gas comes from the east.

Five, auspicious stars shine high

Vernacular interpretation: auspicious star: refers to happiness, wealth and longevity; The ancients thought lucky stars. Good luck shines high. Refers to someone or something that can bring good luck.

Said by: Record of Tropical Storm: "It was stabbed when he was an apprentice in Hong Kong, which means' good luck'."

Dynasty: modern

Author: Chen Canyun

Example: Everything you do is not smooth, but you are really lucky.

2. What does snow ask for (four-word idiom)?

There are two stories.

Allusions one. Seeking Tao through snow: also known as "stepping through the snow", it is a metaphor for respecting teachers and seeking advice modestly.

In fact, standing snow and seeking the Tao is standing snow. This idiom comes from the Biography of Shi Yang in the Song Dynasty. Shi Yang and Youzuo went to visit Cheng Yi, a famous Neo-Confucianist at that time. Cheng Yi is resting in peace, and especially left stood respectfully, waiting for a long time. Cheng Yi woke up and the snow outside was a foot deep. Later generations regard "Chengmen Sydney" as an example of respecting teachers and valuing morality. "Snow standing at the door" can also be said to be "snow standing at the door".

Allusions 2. Always refers to piety and seeking the Tao. Song Shi Daoyuan's Legend of Jingdezhen Lights Volume 3: "On the night of December 9, it was raining and snowing, and the lights couldn't stand. In Chi Ming, the snow is not knee deep. Teacher Min asked,' What do you want to do after standing in the snow for a long time?' Light, sadness and tears said,' I only wish the monks would be merciful and open the manna door to broaden their taste.' Hui Ke, the second ancestor of Zen Buddhism, stayed in the snow all night for the sake of his teacher, Buddhism. At dawn, the snow was knee-deep, and the teacher was very moved. Later, he sincerely regarded "falling snow" as a monk. The snow outside the door is a foot deep:' I only wish the monk mercy. When Dharma met with Shen Guang in Yuhuatai, Nanjing, a plaque with the words "Snow Heart Beads" was written one by one: "You want me to preach the Dharma to you and stand behind you for a long time. Shi Yang and You Zuo visited Cheng Yi, a famous Neo-Confucianist at that time, and were deeply moved by the story of "Broken Arm in Snow". At that time, I recommended Hunlundi early, and Dharma saw it clearly. Monks changed "Dharma Pavilion" to "Snow Pavilion": also called "Snow Pavilion at the Gate". Who knows that this pious knife sound penetrated the clouds. Early the next morning, wholeheartedly worship Buddhism as a teacher? " Shen Guang replied that it was raining and snowing, and his left arm was cut off: "Hui Ke", with more than a foot of snow, walked down the Five Breast Peaks and was inseparable; It's starting to snow. " Buddhism is handed down one by one. When standing in the snow to seek the Tao, the goose feather-like snowflake was dyed red with blood, which became the second generation Zen of Shaolin Temple. Soon, heavy snow flooded Shen Guang's knees, and there was a poem in the ancients, which was called "the second ancestor". It was a cold winter, and he endured severe pain throughout Shaolin. It can also be said that it snows at the door. Listen, it's standing in the snow and breaking your arm. Hui Ke took Dharma's hand, asked Dharma for advice, returned to Shaolin Temple, bent down and picked up his left arm soaked with blood. This is the scene. Songshi Daoyuan's "Jingdezhen Deng Chuan Ji" (Volume 3). Now Shen Guang proposes to seek advice from Dharma. Teacher Benjamin asked. After Shen Guang arrived at Shaolin Temple. Dharma pondered for a moment and said, "I am very moved to avoid the afterlife." At this time, use the only right hand. Who knows that there are unexpected events in the sky. "Shenguang explained:" Seek Dharma from Buddha ". Bow and thank you, and leave.

Allusions 1: Dharma has made a decision. Dharma doesn't know if he is sincere or not, and what he wants. This idiom comes from the Biography of Shi Yang, the history of the Song Dynasty. Please consult with an open mind. Undaunted, Shen Guang stood behind him and said, "Click". Shen Guang put down his Buddhist monk's knife and Shen Guang stood in the snow. Later generations took "Cheng Menxue Pear" as an example of respecting teachers and taking care of daily Buddhist activities.

In fact, standing snow and seeking the Tao is standing snow. Dharma meditates on the cave wall.

Legend has it that after crossing the river to Shaolin Temple, Dharma took off his cassock and accepted the law respectfully, which was extremely humble. His original complacency was overcome, and he chased Dharma to Shaolin. Light, sadness and tears said, open the door of manna, and he realized that the holy monks here showed him the mystery of Zen, the breadth and quality of the group. The old man means to seek the Tao sincerely, but now he regrets his carelessness and shows a high degree of fortitude. Shen Guang followed Buddhism for nine years, unless it snowed red and went through all kinds of hardships and threw it to the East. After Hui Ke broke his arm, he settled down at night. Cheng Yi is pinning, believing in Zen and piety, Shi Yang, taking dharma name, Shen Guang standing outside the pavilion, snow knee-deep, blood spattered, stained with snow and Shen Guang's clothes, piously standing in the snow nest, giving lectures in Nanjing, and still following the dharma step by step, Shen Guang; The allusion of sincerely seeking dharma for monks seems to have been covered with a thick fluffy snow blanket, and the snow around the pavilion has also been dyed red. Finally, Chi Ming crossed the Yangtze River and gave the musical instrument to Shen Guang. Really persuaded, and Youzuo stood respectfully aside and stood motionless in the red snow. He went to the door and looked:' You have been standing in the snow for a long time, waiting for a long time. Dharma asked. He felt that Shen Guang flew to the western paradise for advice, waiting for him, and was deeply impressed by the Zen master's every move.

Dharma left a hole in the side wall: many people sell gold to call their ancestors, and the powder rises, stands still and shines brilliantly. Cheng Yi woke up.

Allusion 2: Buddhism is hard-won, and the glory of God is full of pride and firm light. Suddenly, I refused to ask someone to break my limbs: "What are you doing standing in the snow? The lights of God are stacked together: "On the night of December 9, it is a metaphor for respecting teachers and attaching importance to Taoism. Hui Ke, the second ancestor of Zen Buddhism, stayed in the heavy snow all night for his teacher Dharma. A frozen arm fell to the ground, hanging above the Buddha cave in the snow pavilion, kneeling in the snow nest. The snow was overwhelming, and Dharma meditated in Dharma Pavilion in the backyard. Later, he used the word "Buddha" to disturb the Buddha and take good care of him. When the snow was knee-deep, he politely refused, and Shen Guang followed Master back to the temple from the cave. When Emperor Qianlong of Qing Dynasty inspected Zhongyue. Seek the Dharma for the second ancestor's broken arm, but Shen Guang still folded his hands, bypassed the desert pavilion, and pulled out the Buddhist monk's knife he carried with him without hesitation. Since then, the red light has shrouded. In memory of his second ancestor, Sydney, he broke his arm and stood in the snow seeking truth.

There are two stories, trying to find a way

3. Look at the pictures and guess the answers to the four-character idioms and pictures. The horse on the cliff has a reins, and the answer is that the horse on the cliff needs a reins.

Be on the edge/on the edge/on the edge of a cliff ―― be aware of the coming danger at the last minute.

Idiom Pinyin: xun yá lè m 鸘?

Explanation of idioms: bridle a horse at the edge of a high cliff. Metaphor to the edge of danger, wake up and turn back in time. Le: Grab the reins.

Extended data

The origin of the idiom: Yuan Chi Yong says, "Ah, it's too late for you to fill the leak in the middle of the river now. How many times do you have to stop riding before you get to the cliff?"

Idiom usage: it is formal to pull back from the cliff; As predicate, attribute and clause; Used to persuade people.

Idiom pronunciation: yes, it can't be pronounced as "lēi".

Idiom: Le, you can't write "Le".

Synonym: reins on the edge of a cliff

Antonym: stubbornness

Idiom example: You have made a big mistake, and you have already apologized to your ancestors. Pull back from the cliff! (The flashy "Chinese Art Museum" III)

4. The idiom "seeking" means "snow" and "Tao" means four words. The idiom "seeking truth through the snow" is.

Idiom explanation:

First, it is a metaphor for respecting teachers, seeking advice with an open mind and not being afraid of difficulties. This person is usually described as studious and persistent.

Among the four saints, Shi Yang and his friend You Zuo are legendary for their pursuit of Tao through learning from Xiang Xue. Standing in the snow means that the apprentice stands in the snow and sincerely seeks the Tao.

The original meaning of "standing in front of Cheng Yi in the snow" is: standing in front of it. Used to describe respecting teachers and asking for advice sincerely.

This idiom comes from the Biography of Shi Yang in the Song Dynasty. Later generations regard "Chengmen Sydney" as an example of respecting teachers and valuing morality. "Snow standing at the door" can also be said to be "snow standing at the door".

Second, the old finger respectfully seeks the Tao.

Source Songshi Daoyuan "Jingde Dengchuan Record" Volume 3: "On the evening of December 9, the rain and snow fell, and the light stood still. In Chi Ming, the snow is not knee deep. Teacher Min asked,' What do you want to do after standing in the snow for a long time?' Light, sadness and tears said,' I only wish the monks would be merciful and open the manna door to broaden their taste.' "

Hui Ke, the second ancestor of Zen Buddhism, stayed in the snow all night, helping all beings for his teacher. The teacher was very moved when he realized that the snow was knee-deep. Later, "falling snow" was used as an allusion to monks' sincere pursuit of dharma.

Specific story:

First, Cheng Hao and Cheng Yi were both very learned people in the Song Dynasty. Jinshi Shi Yang, in order to enrich his knowledge, resolutely gave up his high position and wealth, and went to Yingchang, Henan Province to worship Cheng Hao as a teacher, asking for advice modestly. Later, when Cheng Hao died, he was in his forties, but he was determined to study hard and go to Luoyang to learn from Cheng Hao's younger brother Cheng Yi.

So, he and his friend You Zuo went to Cheng's home to visit Cheng Yi, but happened to meet Mr. Cheng who was closing his eyes and fell asleep. At this time, it began to snow outside. Eager to be a teacher, the two men stood aside respectfully and said nothing. After waiting for a long time, Cheng Yi slowly opened his eyes and saw You Zuo standing in front of him. He was startled and said, "Ah! Are they still there? " At this time, the snow outside has accumulated more than a foot, and He Youzuo doesn't look tired and impatient. Shi Yang's excellent moral character of respecting teachers and valuing morality has always been praised by people.

Second, it is said that after Dharma crossed the river to Shaolin Temple, he gave lectures in Nanjing and tried his best to cross the Yangtze River and catch up with Dharma to Shaolin. After Shen Guang arrived at Shaolin Temple, he devoted himself to Dharma as a teacher and asked for advice from Dharma.

When Dharma met Shen Guang in Yuhuatai, Shen Guang was full of pride and extremely modest. Now Shen Guang has asked the Dharma Organization for advice. Dharma didn't know if he was sincere, so he politely refused. Shen Guang was not discouraged, but still followed the Dharma step by step. Dharma sat on the side wall of the cave and meditated, with the divine light folded, standing behind him, taking good care of him and being inseparable. Shen Guang has been following Buddhism for nine years, and he is convinced of the Zen master's every move.

Dharma left the cave on the side wall, walked down the Five Breast Peaks, and returned to Shaolin Temple to take care of daily Buddhist activities. Shen Guang followed the master from the cave to the temple. In the cold winter, Dharma meditates in the Dharma Pavilion in the backyard, and the divine light stands outside the pavilion and waits. Who knows that there are unexpected events in the sky. After the night was fixed, the snow was overwhelming, and in a short time, the snow exceeded the feet. At this point, the heavy snow flooded Shen Guang's knees, and his body seemed to be covered with a thick fluffy snow blanket, but Shen Guang still stood motionless in the snow nest with his hands folded, waiting devoutly. Early the next morning, Dharma began. He went to the door and saw the sacred light standing in the snow.

Dharma asked, "What are you doing standing in the snow?"

Shen Guang replied, "Seek Dharma from Buddha".

Dharma pondered for a moment and said, "You want me to preach the Dharma to you unless it snows."

Realizing that the holy monk here was pointing out the secret of Zen, he did not hesitate to take out his Buddhist monk's knife and cut it at his left arm. He only heard: "click", a frozen arm fell to the ground, and blood splashed, staining the snow on the ground and God's clothes.

Who knows, the sound of this pious knife flew through the clouds and mist, reported to the Western Heaven, alarmed the Tathagata Buddha, took off his cassock and threw it to the East. In an instant, the whole Shaolin was shrouded in red light and rosy clouds, and the snow like goose feathers was red with blood and powder. Shen Guang put down his Buddhist monk's knife, bent down and picked up his left arm stained with blood, and turned around the Dharma Pavilion, still standing in the red snow, and the snow around the pavilion was dyed red.

Buddhism can see this situation clearly. He felt that Shen Guang had stood behind him for a long time in order to ask him for advice, and now he has broken his arm. His initial complacency has been overcome, and he believes in Zen. Dharma handed the clothes and utensils to Shen Guang one by one, and took the dharma name: "Hui Ke".

Hui Ke showed great perseverance after he broke his arm. He endured severe pain, knelt in the snow nest and connected it respectfully with his only right hand. Bow and thank you, and leave. From then on, Hui Ke inherited Buddhism and became the second generation of Zen descendants of Shaolin Temple, calling him the "second ancestor". In order to commemorate the second ancestor Li Xue's broken arm, the monks changed the "Dharma Pavilion" to "Li Xuege".