There, Huo Wen'an witnessed the bustling pilgrims every day, kneeling on the prayer mats, sincerely wishing for blessings. Some wished for wealth, some for health and longevity, some for children, and some for a blissful love.
But he merely watched, as if he were a mere passerby in the human world.
The abbot of Guo'an Temple would take the time to chat with him every few days, but each time, Huo Wen'an remained silent.
Until three months later, when the abbot saw Huo Wen'an again, and as usual, asked if he had gained any new insights. The usually taciturn young man suddenly let out a mocking laugh.
He asked the abbot, "People say Buddha is compassionate and saves all beings. Why doesn't Buddha save me? Am I not worthy of being human?"
The abbot, startled by the boy's hostility, frequently raised his eyebrows in surprise.
