Not paying attention to Zong Lai's teasing, Han Du said with a strange expression: "Then why did the masters travel all over the Buddha's land, why didn't they think of going to the Buddha's land to promote Buddhism?"
Come and try it quickly. 】
"Going to the Buddhist realm to promote Buddhism? This..." Zong Lai was stunned. In his heart, he was in awe of the birthplace of Buddhism. The Buddha Realm is a holy place for Buddhism. How can we promote Buddhism? Even the current Buddhism came from the Buddhist realm, but now it is going back to promote Buddhism?
Han Du said with deep meaning: "Since Master has been to the Buddhist realm and the Ceylon Mountain Country, you should know that Tianzhu, the birthplace of Buddhism, is no longer there. Even the original land of Tianzhu is no longer there. There is no trace of Buddhism. Buddhism has completely withered in the place where it originated, and Buddhism still exists only in the Western Regions and the Central Plains. If this is the case, then why doesn’t the master find a way to spread Buddhism to Tianzhu again?”
"Passing the Dharma back? Is this okay?" Zong Lai couldn't make up his mind. He stared at Han Du earnestly, hoping that Han Du would give him a yes, but at the same time he was a little confused and frightened.
"What's wrong with this?" Han Du strongly advocated, "This is just like the period when the master was trying to do it. At that time, Buddhism spread eastward, just as Buddhism spread. Now that Buddhism spreads back to the west, it is also the true source of Buddhism. ah!"
"Buddha's Dharma is transmitted to the West?" Zong Lai immediately understood what Han Du meant, then shook his head and sighed: "The Holy Land of Buddhism is tens of thousands of miles away from the Ming Dynasty. Back then, it took a poor monk five years to make a round trip, and a round trip of 140,000 miles before returning again. Return to the Ming Dynasty. Even if Buddhism has the intention, I am afraid it will not be able to spread Buddhism to the West."
As he said that, Zong Lai's expression darkened. If Buddhism can really spread to the west and eliminate body poison, it will naturally be a great joy for Buddhism. Body Poison is originally the birthplace of Buddhism, and its acceptance of Buddhism is naturally the highest. As long as you can spread the Dharma back to the West, you can harvest the entire body of followers almost effortlessly.
Han Du burst out laughing and saw Zong Lin looking at him in confusion. Han Ducai explained: "If we take a detour from the Western Regions to get to Shendu, it will indeed take several years. But, have you forgotten, Master? I just said that Ceylon is only a few thousand miles away from Nanyang to the west. Mountain country and body poison! If you set out from the old port, just go to Ceylon Mountain Country, and then return, it will only take a month at most. Even if you set out from the capital, take the sea route to Ceylon Mountain Country and then regret it, it is just Just two months.”
"Two, two months to go to Mount Ceylon and then back?" Zong Lai was shocked. He originally traveled from the Western Regions to the Buddhist region and then returned to Mount Ceylon, but it took him a full five years! Now, Han Du told him that he could reach Mount Ceylon within a month by taking the sea route.
Two months versus five years, the difference is a full thirty times!
"Is it so close by sea?" Zong Lai couldn't believe what Han Du said, but he knew that Han Du wouldn't talk nonsense about such a thing. If Han Du deceived him, it would be too easy to expose.
But if taking the sea route is really so convenient, Zong Lai feels in his heart that he went through all kinds of difficulties and dangers to reach the point where he was poisoned. He is simply asking for trouble. Unfortunately, he is still thinking about it until today Feat gratified.
Han Du smiled and said nonchalantly: "If you don't believe it, master, you can send someone to try it and you will know?"
Zong Lai had a complicated look on his face when he heard this. After a moment, he sighed: "Since it's so close by sea, why didn't the Marquis warn the poor monk earlier?"
"Look..." Han Du raised his finger and pointed at Zong Lai, shook his head and said: "That's why I didn't tell you. Buddhism has been in the Central Plains for too long, although it has happened for thousands of years. There have been several twists and turns, but the incense is getting stronger and stronger. Do you still have the faith that you had when you went deep into the wilderness to promote Buddhism? Do you still have the courage to survive thousands of people even if you have a narrow escape? Do you want to be compassionate and save people even if you are suffering from hunger? Now you will just be like Buddha statues, sitting in the Mahavira Hall with golden bodies, waiting for the people to worship you."
"I wonder why I didn't tell you earlier? How many years has it been since the Ming Dynasty opened the sea? Every year, countless merchants are vying to go to sea. Isn't there one of these people who is your believer? As long as you ask casually, you can know the situation overseas. But after so many years Come on, all your eyes are focused on the sesame oil money they sent. Why would you care about anything else? Since you don’t care about it yourself, what’s the use of me saying more?”
Zong Ao was scolded by Han Du for a while, but could not say a word. Because everything Han Du said was correct, if Buddhism still had the spirit of pioneering and enterprising, then they could easily get overseas news from maritime merchants. This information is not a secret at all among maritime merchants.
Since Buddhists have known nothing about overseas for so many years, as Han Du said, there is no explanation except that they only focus on money.
"I know my mistake!" Zong Li clasped his hands together and bowed respectfully to Han Du.
"Host!" Yan Ne was shocked when he saw this. Although Han Du was the Marquis of Zhenhai, how could he pay such a great tribute to Han Du because he presided over the monks and nuns in the world, Seng Lu Si Youshanshi?
But the steps Yan Ne had just taken suddenly stopped, and even he began to hesitate, not knowing whether he should step forward to stop him.
Han Du, on the other hand, accepted Zong Li's gift without hesitation, nodded with a smile on his face and said, "It's not too late if the master can wake up in time. If Buddhism can go out, the master will definitely have great merits."
"The merits are immeasurable!" Zong Lin murmured to himself, and then his face gradually became excited. But he was not happy for long, when he suddenly thought that with his current physical condition, he had no idea how long he could live, let alone go to sea to promote Buddhism.
Seeing that the enthusiasm on Zong Lai's face receded, Han Du added fire.
I saw Han Du shaking his brocade robe, slowly standing up, and facing Zong Lai with his hands behind his back and said: "When I went to sea, I went to the sky tens of thousands of miles away. Master, do you know that in the sky tens of thousands of miles away, Is there a sect similar to Buddhism?”
"Oh? May I ask Lord Hou, what sect is it?" Zong Lai suddenly became interested when he heard that there was a new sect in the world.
Seeing the hope on Zong Li's face, Han Du smiled strangely and said, "What? Does the master still want to exchange some experiences with him?"
Zong Lai saw Han Du's strange expression and was very confused as to why he looked like this. Finally, he asked uncertainly: "Is there any pass that is not allowed?" Han Du raised his head and said: "The name of Tianfang's sect is Yin Silan. Master, do you know how this sect has grown rapidly?"
Zong Long shook his head blankly, but he already had a bad feeling in his heart.
Han Du lowered his head, stared at Zong Lai, and said: "Their founder taught the religion while holding a sword in one hand and their holy book, the Quran, in the other. In other words, wherever this sect goes, , everyone will either convert under the Quran or be hacked to death by their swords. Master, do you think that if one day they come to the Ming Dynasty, there will still be a place for your Buddhism to gain a foothold?"
"Evil obstacles, evil obstacles, these people are simply evil obstacles. How dare they kill people?" Zong Lai looked miserable. He had never cursed anyone before and couldn't help but curse.
Han Du was not in a hurry now. He took two steps slowly and said in an orderly manner: "Master knows that this time is not only for the Ming Dynasty. If these people occupy all the beliefs other than the Ming Dynasty, then look back. The other party's Buddhism. Master, how do you think you can resist?"
No matter how much you resist, Buddhism may even be in danger of extinction by then. The severity of such a crisis even exceeds the major event of Sanwu destroying Buddha.
Zong Lai immediately raised his head, looked at Han Du, and asked, "What does the Marquis mean? If Buddhism wants to survive, it must go out to sea to compete with them for believers?"
Han Du smiled, spread his hands, and said: "Besides this, does the master have any better way? If the master has another way, then just pretend that I didn't say these things."
Is there anything else Zong Lai can do? People compete for a breath, Buddha competes for a stick of incense. The dispute over incense has always been a matter of life and death.
Han Du saw this, then shook his head and sighed: "That's right, how cruel this Yin Silan is. With the Quran in one hand and a sword in the other, he is really domineering. The master's Buddhism can only recite Amitabha and be compassionate, so forget it. . Anyway, the patience will be over by then, and it won’t be a big deal.”
Zong Lai couldn't help but speak, and said in a deep voice: "He Yin Silan can wield the Quran in one hand and a sword in the other. Although our Buddhist sect is compassionate, we also have angry-eyed Vajra. What the Marquis said is right, Buddhism can no longer stick to the Ming Dynasty. , you should go out, go to the Buddhist realm, go to heaven!"
Han Du immediately smiled and clapped his hands and praised: "Master is so courageous, but with Master's body and bones, there should be no chance to go to sea. I wonder who Master is planning to let go to sea?"
Zong Lai looked sideways at Yan Ne who was standing behind him and called softly: "Yan Ne~"
Yan Ne quickly stepped forward, bowed before Zong Li, and replied: "Please give me the abbot's instructions."
Zong Lai looked at Han Du and said, "This is the abbot chosen by the poor monk for Tianjie Temple. Even if the poor monk passes away, he will continue to send people out to sea to promote Buddhism."
Zong Lai originally had a disciple, but his disciple Shi Zhicong had second thoughts about him. In the Hu Weiyong case, Zong Lai was even falsely accused. Fortunately, Lao Zhu liked Zong Li very much and knew that Zong Li would not do the things Shi Zhicong falsely accused him of, so he did not pursue Zong Li's crimes and let him continue to be in charge of Seng Lu Division.
Hearing this, Yan Ne raised his head and said to Zong Lai: "Thank you, Abbot, for your kindness. However, the young monk wants to go to sea in person to promote Buddhism. Please ask for permission from the Abbot."
82 Chinese website
