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Chen Weizheng had a bad premonition. He felt like he was saying goodbye to each of these places one by one. Was it because he would never come to these places again? Or was there some kind of ominous sign? He couldn't tell.
He filled the last ring with cobblestones and gave it to Hua Zheng. This was Chen Weizheng's wedding gift to Hua Zheng. He poured the gold and copper from his storage belt into the Moving Finger and filled the belt with cobblestones. This was for Zhang Zhengping. Chen Weizheng did not know why, but he trusted Zhang Zhengping very much. Maybe it was because Zhang Zhengping trusted and relied on him since he was in chaos. He also had a kind of rebirth virtue for Zhang Zhengping.
Chen Weizheng prepared seven or eight pots for the screen to be made into jade. He also cleaned out the bracelets that contained the spiritual bodies. He also copied a few sets of books on cultivation and put them all in a small storage bag. He gave all these things to Zhang Zhengping.
After everything was ready, he saw that Xian Hua had almost finished preparing the gifts for her brother and sister-in-law. He set off for the New Qin Kingdom.
In the Moving Finger, Chen Weizheng walked very slowly along the Himalayas. Bhutan and Sikkim were two small countries sandwiched between China and the New Song Kingdom. They lived quite comfortably. Every year, the Buddhist Kingdom of Sikkim received alms from the Buddhists who came from China. They did not have to worry about food and necessities. However, the population was decreasing rapidly. The old monks were aging and there were no young people to take over. It was estimated that in a few decades, they would die out naturally.
The Kingdom of Bhutan was a landlocked country located on the southern slope of the eastern section of the Himalayas between China and India. In Sanskrit, it meant "the border of Tibet". The name of the country was "Zhu Yu" (or "Zhu Yu") in the local language. It meant the land of thunder and dragons. Therefore, it was also known as the Kingdom of the Divine Dragon, the Kingdom of the Forest, the Kingdom of Flowers, and the Kingdom of Clouds in China. Bhutan was the last country in the world to open television and internet. Although Bhutan's economy was quite backward, it was ranked 8th in the "World's Happiest Countries" released in 2006. It was ranked first in Asia.
Hydropower was an important part of Bhutan's economy. 70% of the electricity produced by hydropower was sold to the new Song Kingdom. Tourism was another important economic pillar of Bhutan. Tibetan Buddhism (Kagyu) was the national religion of Bhutan. In the past, English and Nepali were accepted, but now, only Chinese was accepted.
In the sky above the Kingdom of Bhutan, Chen Weizheng said to Xian Hua, "The country below us is a very desirable one. Although they are not rich, they are free and contented. Over the years, we have been reluctant to disturb their lives, for fear of destroying this pure land. Sometimes I wonder if their attitude and contentment in life have truly expressed the purpose and purpose of the Buddha. Or perhaps a culture, a concept, a spirit of peace and happiness will be developed from this small country."
When the camera flew from the high altitude of the southern slope of the Himalayas, it flew from east to west. When the huge mountains appeared on the screen, the mysterious country of Bhutan, which was located in a primeval forest on the southern slope of the Himalayas, was right in front of them. Bhutan was like an independent zone hanging on the edge of the Himalayas. It had a fresh and beautiful natural environment, a long history of traditional culture, and simple and honest people.
This country had its own religious culture. It was strong but not heavy. For the Bhutanese, religion did not have a sense of holiness. Instead, it was integrated into the daily life of clothing, food, housing, and transportation. It was like living in the mortal world. Here, the temple was more like a school with a religious background. The young Lamas sat on the floor and recited scriptures. During the break, they were like the bright young people we were familiar with. They laughed and rushed out of the classroom to play with each other. It was a natural integration, ignoring the religion itself. It was purely the way of life of the Bhutanese.
Among the top few countries in the world, Bhutan was almost the only underdeveloped country. What made this small country in the Himalayas enjoy such a high happiness index? In the film "World Cup on the Mountain" by the Bhutanese director Zongsa Rinpoche, the words spoken by the abbot at the end of the film might be the answer to this mystery. "If the difficulties can be solved, then why not be happy? If the difficulties can't be solved, then what's the use of being unhappy? "
As the local people had long been influenced by the teachings of Buddhism, the idea of treating others kindly and standing aloof from worldly affairs had long seeped into the lives of the local people. Regardless of the royal family or the commoners, they all had open hearts and gentle smiles. Perhaps Liu Jialing had chosen to get married here because of the steadfast state of mind and pure love.
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation The Bhutanese people appeared on the screen. The Bhutanese women wore ankle-length "Kira dresses". The color was bright, and the ankle-length dress set off a different kind of gentle beauty. The settled joy was immersed in the heart, gorgeous but not vulgar. The man was wearing a traditional robe called "Bao" with neat, snow-white sleeves, a knee-length skirt and stockings. Their wide sleeves and a wide belt tied their clothes together. Not only was it comfortable, but it also didn't lose their magnanimity, showing off their open hearts. The happiness of the Bhutanese people could not be separated from their leisurely lifestyle. This was vividly reflected in the clothes of the Bhutanese people.
(The above content was taken from "Bhutan, the Last Shangri-la". Without the permission of the author, please forgive me.)
As the people had long been influenced by the teachings of Buddhism, the idea of treating others kindly and standing aloof from worldly affairs had long seeped into the lives of the local people. Locks and keys were almost useless in Bhutan. The social security of Bhutan was good, and the crime rate was very low. People rarely locked their doors when they went out. Being aloof from worldly affairs did not mean that the people were weak. The forests of Bhutan were dense, and there were many black bears, snow leopards, and other fierce beasts. The local men did not lack daggers. Moreover, from the king and ministers to the commoners, all of them were masters of archery. Some of the high-ranking Bhutanese officials even carried long swords at work.
Chen Weizheng spoke softly. Perhaps he was speaking to Xian Hua, or perhaps he was speaking to himself. He hadn't expected that Xian Hua would be so mesmerized by him. Her mind had long left the Finger Moving Game and entered the outside world. She should have gone here long ago to look up at the Himalayas, to listen to the endless chanting of sutras, to feel the silence of the lost world. Tasting the taste of happiness and experiencing the real Bhutan, it might really change the definition of happiness …
"Dad!" Xian Hua, who had regained her senses, said to Chen Weizheng, "I want to stay here for a while, is that okay?"
"Absolutely, but Shin Myung Province has not established diplomatic relations with them. China also has not established diplomatic relations with them. Currently, only your Uncle Song has a good relationship with them. If you want to go, you have to go to the new Song Kingdom and get a visa from a third country," Chen Weizheng said.
"Why don't they establish diplomatic relations with China with us?" Xian Hua asked.
"It's all historical issues. China's way of dealing with Tibetan areas is different from their understanding of Tibetan culture. For example, sky burials, human skin drums, long head kowtowing, sutra reincarnation, and reincarnation are not in line with Marxism. In the past, China's leaders always wanted to impose their will on other people's thoughts. Of course, a country with thousands of years of culture like Bhutan would not give in. It's only been a little better in recent years. They seek common ground while reserving differences, and live under the same sky. " Chen Weizheng said, "Shin Myung Province once carried out a large-scale expulsion of monks. For this reason, as many as a million monks died. It's certain that this country with a Buddhist background has opinions about us. In front of them, we are demons."
"Are they right, or are we right?" Xian Hua asked. "Things in the world are not so simple to generalize. We used more than ten years to build the world's largest group and established eight new countries. Each has its own advantages. In terms of people's living standards, we are much better than Bhutan. " Chen Weizheng said, "But they don't pursue these things. They pursue spiritual peace and tranquility, or they don't pursue anything at all. They just see themselves as an organic part of nature, just like a blade of grass at the foot of the Himalayas. They wither and flourish every year until eternity."
"Dad, it seems like you also yearn for this kind of life!" Xian Hua laughed.
"Not only do I yearn for it, but I also want to build a happy country with a highly developed economy." Chen Weizheng said.
"Which countries are the happiest in the world right now?" Xian Hua asked.
"The top nine. First place: Denmark. Second place: Switzerland. Third place: Austria. Fourth place: Iceland. Fifth place: Bahamas. Sixth place: Finland. Seventh place: Sweden. Eighth place: Bhutan. Ninth place: Brunei. "Chen Weizheng said.
"They are all small countries. The largest population is less than ten million." Xian Hua quickly found the similarities between these countries.
"Haha, the fewer the people, the merrier." Chen Weizheng said, "If a country like China wants to be happy, not only does it need to be rich, but it also needs to accumulate a lot of wealth. It also needs to reduce the ratio of population to land. I heard from your eighteenth grandfather that in the 1950s and 1960s, although the country was very poor, it had a kind of happiness. Later, there was no happiness. Even when Chen Village became rich, it felt rich instead of happy. Rich and happy are really two different concepts. Among our countries, it is probably easiest for Xinhe to squeeze into the list of happiest countries. They have a small population and are not poor in materials. The most important thing is the inculcation of happiness. "
"Dad, I get it now. Happiness doesn't necessarily mean that you're rich. It's more about your attitude towards life," Xian Hua said.
"We can't generalize. Daughter, there is something you have to remember. Money is not everything. Without money, you can't do anything. Among the countries that are ranked at the top of the list of happiest countries, only Bhutan is an underdeveloped country. The others are not particularly rich, but at least they are not short of money." Chen Weizheng said, "So, among them, Bhutan is the crane in a flock of chickens. It shows the extraordinariness of Tibetan Mahayana Buddhism. There is a lot to learn here! "
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