As an eminent monk, why did Master Yancan become an internet celebrity?

Because Master Yancan allows us to see a different monk, he is humorous, cute and funny, so he is deeply loved by netizens. Master Yancan is a famous Buddhist culture scholar, executive director of the Hebei Buddhist Association, and abbot of Shuiyue Temple. He is also a member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, enthusiastic about public welfare, and has a good reputation abroad. He is proficient in calligraphy and painting and has a thorough understanding of Buddhism. He surfs the Internet, appears on TV, and travels. In my opinion, he is more like a knight-errant, free and willful, and knows how to enjoy life.

I remember the first time I saw him on a variety show, I was amused by his jokes. At that time, I thought this must be a fake monk, someone hired by the TV station. Later, after checking his personal information online, I discovered that this monk was not a simple person. He seems happy and funny, but he has not forgotten his love of charity and the promotion of Buddhism and Bodhi. In fact, we have all been fooled by the image of "eminent monks" in TV series. The purpose of Han Dynasty Mahayana Buddhism was never to encourage monks to escape the world. Rather, they are required to awaken in the world, go deep into the world of mortals, and actively enter this world, thereby fulfilling their duty to save all sentient beings.

So, a real eminent monk not only sits cross-legged and meditates and chants sutras every day, but does not care about the vicissitudes of the world. Real eminent monks should do their best to contribute to the world and the Buddhas. They can use words and actions to spread Buddhism and make people feel that the Buddha is not far away from us and is right beside us. In fact, he has nothing to do with us ordinary people. difference. Master Yancan feels very real to people. He not only always denigrates and vilifies himself, but also knows how to entertain all living beings. His actions let us understand the meaning of laughter in life.

If you think about it, this is indeed the case. If Buddhism was really as aloof and arrogant as martial arts novels, I am afraid it would not have spread to this day. Young people will not like dark temples, the same Buddhist sounds and the unpleasant smell of high incense. Only monks like Master Yancan will be loved by young people, which is conducive to the spread of Buddhism. As an Internet celebrity, Master Yancan is also known as the eminent monk who spreads Buddhism.