英語故事:The Happy Monk

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Once upon a time, there was a high class rich man. As he became older, he realized that the suffering of oldage was about the same for rich and poor alike. So he gave up his wealth and class position, and went into the forest to live as a poor monkand developed his mind. He freed himself from unwholesome（不健康的） thoughts, and became contentedand happy. His peacefulness and friendlinessgradually drew 500 followersto his side.   At that time, long ago, most monksusually looked pretty serious. But there was one monk who, even thoughhe was quite dignifiedof inner happiness. And on happy occasions, he had the broadest smile, and the warmest laughter of all.   Sometimes monks, as well as others, would ask him why he was so happy that he always wore a smile. He chuckledand said, "If I told you, you wouldn't believe me! And if you thought I spokea lie, it would be a dishonor to my master. The wise old master knew the source of the happiness that could not be wiped from his face. He made this happiest monk his number one assistant.   One year, after the rainy season, the old monk and his 500 followers went to the city. The king permitted them to live in his pleasure garden for the springtime.   This king was a good man, who took his responsibilities as ruler seriously. He tried to protect the people from danger, and increase their prosperity and welfare. He always had to worry about neighboring kings, some of whom were unfriendly and threatening. He often had to make peace between his own rival ministers ofstate.   Sometimes his wives fought for his attention, and forthe advancementof their sons. Occasionally, a dissatisfied subject even threatened the life of the king himself! And of course, he had to worry constantly about the finances of the kingdom. In fact, he had so much to worry about, that he never had time to be happy!   As summer approached, he learned that the monkswere preparing to return to the forest. Considering thehealth and welfare of the old leader, the king went to himand said, "Your reverenceas you! Then he was ordaineda monk and gave up his kingly life. Now he thinks his old happiness was nothing compared to his present joy!   "He used to be surrounded by armed men, who guarded and protected him. Now, sitting alone in the forest with nothing to fear, he has no need for armed guards. He has given up the burden of worrying about wealth that has to be protected. Instead, free of the worry of wealth and the fear of power, his wisdom protects himself and others. He advances in meditation to suchinner peace, that he cannot keep from saying, 'What happiness! Oh what happiness!'"   The king understood at once. Hearing the story ofthe happy monk made him feel at peace. He stayed for awhile and received advice from both of them. Then hehonored them, and returned to the palace.   Later the happy monk, who once had been a king,paid his respects to his master and returned to the lovely forest. The old chief monk lived out the remainder of hislife, died, and was reborn 'in a high heaven world.   The moral is: Unattached to wealth and power,happiness increases.

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