Stories about historical celebrities named Peng

Peng Zu

Yao’s minister Xun Keng.

The third son of Lu Zhong, the grandson of Emperor Zhuanxu, lived from Yuxia to Shang. It is said that he lived seven to eight hundred years.

Because he was granted the title of Pengcheng, he was called Pengzu.

Later generations used it as a metaphor for longevity.

Peng Meng

The hermit of Qi during the Warring States Period and the teacher of Tian Pian, his thoughts were similar to Zhuangzi’s theory of right and wrong in Qi.

Peng Yue

Zi Zhong, a native of Changyi.

He was a hero in the early Han Dynasty.

He assisted Gaozu to rule the world and was granted the title of King of Liang.

Later, when someone accused him of treason, he was killed, and his three clans were executed by Liu Bang.

Peng Shaosheng

His courtesy name is Yunchu, his nickname is Chimu, and he is also known as Zhiguizi and Erlin layman. Jiqing is the name of his Bodhisattva ordination.

A native of Changzhou County, Jiangsu Province.

A famous layman in the Qing Dynasty.

In the 34th year of Qianlong's reign, he passed the Jinshi title and was awarded the title of county magistrate.

After reading the complete works of Ming Dynasty eminent monk Zibai by Jie Zhiluo Yougao, he was moved and returned to Buddhism, and he believed deeply in the Pure Land.

In addition to the lotus pond, he respected Sheng'an the most in terms of Pure Land teachings.

In daily retreat, recite the Buddha’s name and make vows to dedicate it.

He is the author of a collection of lay practitioners, biographies of lay practitioners, treatises on the Amitabha Sutra, and one-vehicle casuistry, etc.

It had an important influence on the promotion of Pure Land belief in the Qing Dynasty.

Follow up

There is no other reason. Because their wisdom and strategy are superior to others, they are only worried that they cannot save their own lives.

As long as they can hold a little bit of power, they can perform their actions as the political situation changes, so they are imprisoned without escaping.