It is impossible that Buddhism has no benefits at all. With just a few words, Han Du caused Buddhism to lose such a big foundation in the temple field. There is no such cheap good thing in the world.
Han Du took out the first copy of Journey to the West from inside his sleeve robe, patted it and said with a smile: "Buddhism doesn't have it, but I happen to have it here."
"Oh? What kind of scripture can help a poor monk see his vision?" Zong Yi didn't believe Han Du's words. If such scriptures were so easy to find, he himself would not be in a helpless situation.
Although Zong Lai once said that Han Du had a deep connection with Buddhism, there is a huge difference between having a connection with Buddhism and being able to have such a sutra. Isn't it true that Zong Ling also has a predestined relationship with Buddha, but he can't show it.
Han Du glanced at Lao Zhu, saw him nodding slightly, took the first copy of Journey to the West in his hand, patted it, and said, "Master, please read it."
Zong Ai originally thought that Han Du really had some great scriptures, but who knew when he took it and took a look at it, Journey to the West didn't look like a scripture, but more like a biography.
However, a name could not affect Zong Lai. Instead, he chuckled and said, "Is this a biography?"
Han Du nodded and explained: "Of course, and Master doesn't think that people will really eat and chant Buddha at home, right?" It's good to be able to talk about Buddhism after dinner. If you really want people to eat fast and chant Buddha's name at home, then save the money.
Zong Lai didn't know what it meant when he first started reading it. What was written in the front was about Sun Houhou's extraordinary origins and how powerful he was after learning martial arts. But does this have anything to do with Buddhism?
Later, when there was a big commotion in the Heavenly Palace and the Jade Emperor shouted: "Go to the Western Heaven quickly and ask Tathagata Buddha to surrender the demon monkey", Zong Lai suddenly realized it. God Haotian has no way to defeat the monster monkey, and only Tathagata Buddha can subdue it. Doesn't this mean that Tathagata Buddha has greater abilities and a higher status?
When Zong Lai saw Monkey Sun being pinned down by Tathagata Buddha at the foot of Wuzhi Mountain, he felt very unfulfilled.
He looked up at Han Du and asked, "Is there anything else behind this?"
Han Du smiled and said nothing.
Han Du is not an idiot, so naturally he will not give all the contents to Zong Di at once. If Zong Di can also remember it, wouldn't it be like a meat bun and a dog that will never come back?
Zong Lai put down the Journey to the West in his hand, and there was a hint of enlightenment in his eyes. He now knows a little bit about what Han Du said about molding the golden body into the hearts of the people. The people have no interest in Buddhist scriptures at all. Even if they are asked to recite scriptures, it will not have any effect. Then we cannot expect the people to remember the contents of the scriptures.
Therefore, no matter what earth-shattering scriptures Buddhism writes, they will not be taken seriously by the people. On the contrary, this kind of biographical story is extremely popular among the people.
As long as some deeds in Buddhism are fabricated and connected into biographical stories, people will naturally remember everything about Buddhism when listening to the stories. Subtly, people naturally turn to Buddhism, which is much more useful than ordinary people going to temples to burn incense sticks.
"Master Han is really good at it." Zong Li said with a smile. He had to admire Han Du's new approach. Although this approach is eccentric, it gets to the point and can solve the problem simply and directly.
Han Du smiled and asked, "Then Master agreed?"
Unexpectedly, Zong Lai smiled and shook his head. Said: "How is it possible? The poor monk admits that you are indeed thinking about things that others have never thought of, and thinking about things that others have never thought of. Your ideas are indeed novel, but they are only novel."
Zong Ai looked at Han Du and smiled and continued: "If you hadn't taken out this Journey to the West, the poor monk wouldn't know what to do. Maybe there would be one or two places where you could use your ideas. But now the poor monk has no idea what to do." Now that you know how to do it, do you think this thing is still valuable? To put it bluntly, now your thing is worthless, what terms do you think you can negotiate with this poor monk? "
Lao Zhu's face suddenly turned gloomy, and he glared at Han Du dissatisfied, complaining about Han Du's recklessness. If you could have communicated with me in advance, it wouldn't be in vain now.
Han Du didn't think that his actions would lead to futility. Even Zong Ling's words did not change Han Du's expression at all. Still smiling, he said: "If Master really doesn't care, then Master should just turn around and leave. Why continue and waste your time here?"
When Zong Li heard this, he had to defend himself.
Han Du didn't wait for him to speak, and waved his words to suppress him. He continued: "Isn't the reason why the master continues to stay here and gossip is to capture this Journey to the West?"
"I'm afraid you are too self-righteous. The poor monk said that your idea is quite innovative and valuable, but this thing really has no value. Is it just a compilation of Buddhist affairs? The poor monk can have someone compile it when he comes back. Eight out of ten books will be published." Zong Li's eyes were solemn, but his tone was extremely relaxed and freehand, as if he didn't care about Journey to the West at all.
"Hahaha, everyone said that my family doesn't lie. I didn't expect that the master would try so hard to deceive me." Han Du said confidently with bright eyes.
Cheating? Lao Zhu glanced at Han Du, then turned to look at Zong Long. Even with his sophistication, he couldn't tell which of the two was bluffing and which was deceiving. Psychologically speaking, he trusts both of them equally, to a similar degree.
Although Zong's words are very reasonable, Han Du's idea is valuable only in an idea. Before the idea was expressed, Zong would not have thought of using biographical stories to attract people to approach Buddhism. But since the idea was exposed, it should naturally be the same. Of little value.
However, when Han Du spoke in front of Lao Zhu, he always had a purpose. No matter how unbelievable or unreasonable things Han Du said, it would eventually prove that Han Du was right.
These two people...who is right and who is wrong? Lao Zhu sat aside, silent.
Seeing that Zong Lai didn't answer him with a disdainful look on his face, he seemed to be unwilling to explain to himself.
Han Du sneered and continued: "Master is so arrogant and wants to write eight out of ten books. Even if Master summons Buddhists from all over the world, if he can write a book even a little better than this. I promise. , how about we never continue to struggle with this matter?"
What is this? This is Journey to the West, a famous book that has been passed down through the ages. I also want to write eight out of ten books. Handu admires this monk for being able to write one.
