（活逮）抓包 Busted
For some reason, people nowadays have lost faith in themselves and often turn to the so-called spiritual masters to pacify their petulant hearts. As you can see, the bookstores are inundated with books that promise to lift one above moments of disturbance. Yet, are these masters basing their teachings on their real life and personal experiences? Or, are they simply people who are good at hiding their real selves while they preach their invented gospels?
Four years ago, 林清玄, a best-selling writer, was caught in an affair which eventually ended in a divorce. Lin had been famous for his witty epigrams combing everyday life and Buddhist philosophy. This incident defamed his reputation and shattered many who once revered him as their spiritual guide. Four years later, he is back with a book featuring his moments of repentance and purgation. Surprisingly, the readers were quite forgiving and lenient toward him. They opened their arms and embraced him once again.
One might lament that our society is too forgetful. However, in this case, I think people choose to be forgetful because as Lin regained his reputation, his followers also got a chance to exonerate not only Lin but also themselves. Another reading of this case reflects people’s attitude towards life. For the nervousness and anxiety that accompany everyday trifles seem to make people welcome the inspiration and stimulus propagated by these spiritual mentors in their books. In other words, Lin might have fumbled, yet it is the public’s expectation that helped him to stand up again.
As Lin’s followers reiterate, no individual is flawless. If such saying stands true, however invigorating and celebrated his books might be, one should always bear in mind such moments of dramatic reversals.
For some reason, people nowadays have lost faith in themselves and often turn to the so-called spiritual masters to pacify their petulant hearts. As you can see, the bookstores are inundated with books that promise to lift one above moments of disturbance. Yet, are these masters basing their teachings on their real life and personal experiences? Or, are they simply people who are good at hiding their real selves while they preach their invented gospels?Four years ago, 林清玄, a best-selling writer, was caught in an affair which eventually ended in a divorce. Lin had been famous for his witty epigrams combing everyday life and Buddhist philosophy. This incident defamed his reputation and shattered many who once revered him as their spiritual guide. Four years later, he is back with a book featuring his moments of repentance and purgation. Surprisingly, the readers were quite forgiving and lenient toward him. They opened their arms and embraced him once again.
One might lament that our society is too forgetful. However, in this case, I think people choose to be forgetful because as Lin regained his reputation, his followers also got a chance to exonerate not only Lin but also themselves. Another reading of this case reflects people’s attitude towards life. For the nervousness and anxiety that accompany everyday trifles seem to make people welcome the inspiration and stimulus propagated by these spiritual mentors in their books. In other words, Lin might have fumbled, yet it is the public’s expectation that helped him to stand up again.As Lin’s followers reiterate, no individual is flawless. If such saying stands true, however invigorating and celebrated his books might be, one should always bear in mind such moments of dramatic reversals.