Stories of Sheng Zhen Men
Why does Master encourage himself through the Chinese chess pawn?
English translation draft · Based on the Chinese article. This is not a word-for-word translation approved by Master Shengyuan.
It reminds me that even an unknown pawn can strive to do things well. “A little pawn becomes a hero; a small soldier achieves great things” is encouragement that an impressive background is not required to pursue what matters.
My family had no distinguished lineage, and I was not born wealthy. Work, cultivation, and Sheng Zhen Men’s gradual development involved exploration and action along the way. Besides persistence, students, disciples, and kind friends supported it. Credit cannot belong to one person alone.
I hope to share hope: if an unknown pawn can continue, others can have more confidence too. Actual action and willingness to persevere allow gradual results. My experience also reminds me to keep taking responsibility for what I do.