Water Splashing Festival: Pink gun dazzles foreign girlfriend

Chapter 170: Accept things you cannot understand and respect areas you cannot fully comprehend

"Yang, why do they kowtow like this? Is it a special ritual?"

Although she was shocked, Lina still looked puzzled.

In her opinion, this kind of kowtow is time-consuming and laborious.

The most important thing is, they don’t see the Buddha statue anywhere, so what’s the point of them bowing like this?

Yang Xuan smiled slightly. He understood Lina's doubts. After all, this kind of religious ceremony might be difficult to understand for non-believers, especially since Lina was a foreigner.

"In Tibetan Buddhism, prostration is not just a ritual, but also a form of practice."

"It represents the believers' highest respect for the Buddha and their profound understanding of the Dharma and life."

"Although we can't see specific Buddha statues here, in the hearts of believers, Buddha is everywhere."

"Through this extreme physical devotion, they purify their minds, accumulate merits, and express their faith and pursuit of Buddhism."

"For them, prostrating is a kind of inner dialogue and a way to communicate with Buddha."

"They believe that this way they can eliminate their karma and achieve spiritual liberation and elevation."

"Moreover, this kind of practice is also a challenge to oneself."

"It tests the perseverance and endurance of believers, allowing them to experience spiritual sublimation amidst physical pain."

"This is a spiritual pursuit that transcends material things and a deep exploration of the meaning of life."

Listening to Yang Xuan's explanation, Lina's eyes were still filled with confusion. She still couldn't understand this behavior.

In her opinion, this was a completely thankless task, and she couldn't even understand why such an irrational behavior existed in such a modern and urban Rabbit Country.

This is very different from her impression of the Rabbit Country.

She knew that this was a spiritual and religious practice, but she still couldn't understand and respect it.

Not only she, but most foreign audiences feel the same way.

They have a huge sense of gap.

It can even be said to be a sense of disconnection.

It was as if one had instantly entered a feudal and superstitious society from a modern city.

This sense of disparity is much stronger.

Looking at Lina's expression, Yang Xuan shook his head slightly.

He understood that this difference in culture and belief could not be explained in a few words.

After thinking for a moment, he decided to change the perspective to help Lina and foreign audiences understand.

"I understand your confusion. In today's world of globalization and rapid technological development, this kind of behavior can easily give people a bad impression."

"But imagine if we viewed kowtow as an art form, or a physical and mental exercise, wouldn't it be easier to understand?"

Yang Xuan tried to interpret this behavior from a more universal perspective.

"In the West, some people challenge themselves and seek the meaning of life through marathons, mountain climbing or other extreme sports."

"In the East, especially in Tibetan Buddhism, prostration is a similar practice."

“It’s a physical meditation, a deep exploration of the inner world.”

“Every society has its diversity.”

"In a country like Rabbit Country, which has a long history and rich culture, it is natural for tradition and modernity to coexist."

"We cannot simply classify a certain behavior as 'irrational' because each culture has its own unique values ​​and logic."

"Cultural diversity and historical depth are important components of a country's rich appearance." "The coexistence of modern cities and ancient traditions is a manifestation of the country's unique charm."

"Doesn't the West emphasize OPEN?"

“So please be more open-minded to accept and understand different cultures.”

"Of course, not all traditional culture should be inherited, and some bad habits should indeed be abandoned."

"But we can't abandon all traditional culture."

"You can't throw out the baby with the bathwater!"

"So we have to look at these things objectively and dialectically."

"We really cannot understand some traditional cultures, but as long as they do not harm people or disrupt social order, we usually think that their existence is reasonable."

“Accepting things that you cannot understand and respecting areas that you have not fully comprehended is a sign of mental maturity and a profound tribute to the diversity of the world.”

"In Rabbit Country, we call this kind of mind OPEN!"

“OPEN is not just a word, it is also a philosophy of the Rabbit Country towards the world, an attitude of inclusiveness.”

“It represents an open mind, acceptance of different voices, appreciation of diverse cultures, and unlimited exploration of unknown areas.”

"Autocracy, dictatorship, and hegemony are not what the Rabbit Country wants!"

Yang Xuan's words stirred ripples in the hearts of Lina and foreign audiences.

Prostrating is just a small matter, but when viewed from the bigger picture and the world situation, they instinctively rejected this behavior of prostrating themselves because of the prejudice in their hearts.

There was even an idea to abolish this practice of prostrating oneself.

At the time they didn't think much of it and thought it was normal and correct. But now thinking about it, weren't their thoughts at the time a manifestation of autocracy, dictatorship and hegemony?
Just because they don't like it, will they not allow this thing to exist in this world?
What's the difference between this and those dictators and war criminals?
The most important thing is that the kowtow of these believers has no effect on them at all, but just when they saw it, they actually developed such great malice!

This is so scary!

Before this, they always considered themselves pacifists, but now the facts tell them that they are not peaceful at all!
"You're right, Yang."

“I should be more open to accepting and respecting different cultures.”

“This is not only a respect for others, but also an improvement for oneself.”

"I'm sorry for my previous bigotry and narrow-mindedness!"

Lina apologized and confessed sincerely.

She had no idea when she became so paranoid and crazy, she didn't feel anything at all!

"It's okay. When we open our hearts, the world will appear to us in a richer way."

“Every culture has its own uniqueness, and every communication is a journey of the soul.”

"Look, the faces of those believers are marked with traces of time, but their eyes are shining with determination;"

"Some of them may not have intact bodies, but they used their strongest will to complete every kowtow."

"At first glance, their actions don't seem very wise, but their faith is absolutely strong!"

Yang Xuan smiled slightly. It is the greatest virtue to admit one's mistakes and correct them.

What's more, when these believers decided to kowtow, they no longer cared about what others thought.

In their hearts, there is only themselves and Buddha, nothing else.

The sunlight is like a golden ribbon, gently draped over these devout believers. Their faces are reflected in the light, as if every drop of sweat contains their persistence in faith and their wishes for the future.

(End of this chapter)