张年纪越来越大，他也退休了。他把他的时间花在照顾他的儿子、孙子和他的动物上。他的邻居都说他疯了，但是他一点也不介意。他教育他的孩子们要尊重所有的生命。他从不让他们杀生。全家人都是素食。

　　Because he was a vegetarian and had saved many lives， when he was very old， Zhang was still as healthy and lively as a person much younger.

　　因为他是个素食者，又救过很多生命，所以尽管他很老了，他还是像一些比他年轻得多的人一样健康有活力。

　　When he was over one hundred years old， he was still radiantly healthy. His eyes were clear. His skin was bright. His hair was black and shiny. One day he called the whole family together. When his children and grandchildren and great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren had all gathered before him， he told them， During my lifetime， I have saved many animals， so I have accumulated much merit for you. Today the Palace of Heaven has sent for me. In the future，the Zhang family will prosper. You will all live long lives. After I leave you， always remember my teaching： never kill any living creature.

　　当他活到一百多岁时，还是很健康，看起来容光焕发。他的眼睛明亮，皮肤有光泽 ，头发乌黑发亮。有一天他把他全家叫来。当他的孩子、孙子、曾孙、玄孙都在他面前时，他对他们说：我这一生，救过很多动物，给你们积了德。今天上苍在召唤我了。将来，咱们张家会很兴旺，你们都会长寿。当我离开你们后，记得我的教诲：永远不要杀害生命。

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