However persecution by opposing monks , who ultimately tried to kill him , forced him to flee to south China in 552 .
Subsequently , Huisi began to give public lectures and to teach samadhi to an increasing number of disciples .
Persecution by opposing monks , who ultimately tried to kill Huisi , forced Huisi to flee to south China in 552 .
Subsequently , Huisi began to give public lectures and to teach samadhi to an increasing number of disciples .