The red sun was in the sky, there was no cloud in the sky, it was a clear and clear sky.
A square in Tianyao City is now surrounded by demon clans, and on the platform in the center, Jin Chanzi sits there, shrouded in a faint golden glow, looking as majestic as a Buddha.
Ye Ling and others also stood in a corner and watched. Xiaowu and Yiwei transformed into beast forms and stood above Li Zhou and Bai Wuyu.
Xiao Wu said: "What is this monk doing pretending?"
Io said, "You can tell me that your brain is not working well. If you still don't admit it, can't you see that this monk is going to give a lecture?"
"How do you know?"
Yiwei didn't answer. When he was sold to a scholar in Zhongzhou, he often followed his owner to listen to the scholar's lectures. The scene at that time is vivid in my mind, exactly the same as now.
Wu Liang stood next to Ye Ling and said: "Supreme Lord, how can the demon clan tolerate a monk preaching here? It's really eye-opening for me."
Ye Ling asked with a smile: "Master Tao, this is an opportunity. If you can go up and refute the monk when he is preaching later, wouldn't you become a Taoist sage and make more money than you can by cheating and kidnapping!"
When Wu Liang heard this, he was unmoved on the face, but in his heart he was happy and eager to try.
The demon clan saw the monk sitting there without saying a word for a long time, then someone came up and asked: "Monk, isn't Tianyao City a place for you to show off? Get up quickly, or I'll beat you all over the floor!"
"Amitabha!"
Jin Chanzi smiled and said, "The poor monk is Jin Chanzi, a disciple of the Venerable Master who has returned to Leiyin Temple in Xitu. He passed by the treasure place and opened an altar to preach and promote the true scriptures of Buddhism!"
"The monk told me a joke. We, the demon clan in the Southern Region, have our own way of practice. How can we use your Buddhist scriptures?"
"Amitabha, it's not too late to listen to what the poor monk has to say."
Jin Chanzi began to teach the Dharma: "This is what I heard..."
But when Jin Chanzi was teaching the Dharma, the glow was brilliant, the Buddha's voice was thousands of miles away, lotus flowers were floating above his head, and a lotus platform was rising beneath his body.
Such a vision made the surrounding demons secretly surprised. They couldn't help but sit down and listen to the explanation.
Xiao Wu didn't quite understand what Jin Chanzi was saying about Buddhism, so he asked Li Zhou: "Little Taoist priest, people are also here to promote the Dharma. How do you think their monk's Dharma compares to your Taoist priest's Dharma?"
Li Zhou said: "Buddhism has its own method, and I, the Taoist, are not inferior to others. It's just that now that he is on stage, I can't come up to him."
"Isn't this easy?"
Xiaowu looked at Yiwei: "You must have some clever ideas, right?"
Yiwei licked her paws and said, "I won't do anything thankless. You promise the little Taoist priest, you can figure it out yourself."
"You dead cat is not cute at all."
Xiao Wu curled his lips and looked at Wu Liang again. With an idea, he jumped off the ground and transformed into a human again. He walked to Wu Liang and said, "Master Tao, you can be considered a member of the Tao sect, but now the limelight is stolen by the monk." Go, can you swallow this breath?"
Wu Liang was unmoved: "You want to fool Pindao, but you're still not ready!"
Yiwei couldn't stand it any longer, so he spoke to Wu Liang and said, "Master Dao, the Golden Chanzi is the one that attracts the most attention in Tianyao City now. Now that you go up and refute him, you will be famous in the Southern Territory. When the time comes... …”
Yiwei and Ye Ling said the same thing, and they looked at each other and smiled in perfect understanding.
There was no need for Wu Liang to incite them. He had already made a plan. When Jin Chanzi was talking about something wonderful, Wu Liang suddenly shouted loudly: "Supreme Lord!"
This sound interrupted Jin Chanzi, and the surrounding monsters all looked over. Wu Liang immediately flicked his whisk, walked out of the crowd with square steps, looking like a master, and said as he walked: "
The floating world is full of people, how can they take off their shoulders, and come to preach and perform the true mystery.
Can..."
"Amitabha!"
Jin Chanzi suddenly chanted a Buddhist name, interrupted Wu Liang, and said with a smile: "Isn't this Taoist Master Wu Liang? The Taoist Master was wanted by the Xianjia Taoist Sect in the Eastern Region. How did he end up here again? Could it be that he wanted to deceive the Taoist Master?" Is this technique used here?"
When Wu Liang heard this, he couldn't help but be startled, because he
I asked myself that I had never met Jin Chanzi, but how did Jin Chanzi know his true identity?
It's a pity that as soon as he showed up, a monk from the demon group jumped out, pointed at Wu Liang and cursed: "You liar, you caused my treasure to be robbed, please give me back!"
As he spoke, many demon monks swarmed up to him. They were all people who had been deceived by Wu Liang in the Southern Territory. But it turns out that Wu Liang has deceived many people all the time. Before he came to the trading city, he had already deceived many monsters. Now these people are the ones who have been deceived.
Wu Liang hurriedly turned around and ran away: "Your relationship is too shallow and has nothing to do with me!"
"Stop, don't run!"
Xiao Wu helplessly covered his face and said: "It's true that he has failed to accomplish anything and failed more than failed. How can such a person still have the honor to live? It's really..."
As soon as he raised his head, he saw Li Zhou suddenly stepping onto the high platform, immediately attracting the attention of the demons.
Jin Chanzi looked at Li Zhou and said with a smile: "This Taoist priest seems to be traveling with Taoist priest Ye. I wonder if you have any advice?"
Li Zhou bowed his hands and gave a salute, and then said: "I am Li Zhou, a disciple of the Taiyi Taoist Sect in the Eastern Region. Seeing that the master is promoting Buddhism here, I am also interested and want to ask for advice."
As soon as he finished speaking, Li Zhou looked at the demons and said, "Pindao came from the Eastern Region to promote our Taoism from the Eastern Region. But today, Master Jin Chanzi spoke first, and Pindao had to take a back seat. But Pindao came from the Eastern Region." I have something to ask for advice, so I came on stage."
Jin Chanzi looked at Li Zhou with calm but profound eyes.
On the city wall in the distance, White Fox Master Bai Xun and Niu Wu stood side by side. Niu Wu said solemnly: "Now the Daomen is also coming to intervene. Do you want me to drive them away?"
Bai Xun shook his head and said: "The arena has been set up, how can we just withdraw? Since Buddhism and Taoism want to fight, I am also happy to see it happen. Let's see what this little Taoist is going to do. It's not too late to leave."
On the platform, Jin Chanzi and Li Zhou sat opposite each other. Jin Chanzi smiled and said, "I wonder what Daoist Li doesn't understand about what the poor monk just said?"
Li Zhou shook his head and said, "Not because I have questions about the Buddhist scriptures taught by the master, but I would like to ask the master why he traveled thousands of miles from the east to the west. What are the benefits of the west?"
"Amitabha," Jin Chanzi said with a smile, "the Western Paradise, the paradise of heaven and earth, the sacred realm beyond all things, how can it not be good?"
"Since you are in a state of bliss, and Buddhism always has the heart to save all sentient beings, why don't you see sentient beings entering your Western Land?"
Jin Chanzi sighed leisurely: "The world is confused and does not know the other side. Our Buddha is compassionate and spreads the Dharma in the sea of suffering to save people from their karma. Although the poor monk is not talented, he still made great wishes in front of the Buddha to inherit the Dharma through words and practice Dharma. Transform into a boat and save all sentient beings!"
Li Zhou smiled and said: "There are three thousand avenues, which are naturally orderly. For example, between heaven and earth, the three religions stand side by side, and in the five realms, hundreds of schools of thought coexist. To understand the Tao and chase the immortals, each has its own method, so how can it be that only your Dharma can save the world? Buddhism is vast, and Taoism is the gate. It is also vast and boundless. The group of monsters in the southern region are born with the land, and their energy gathers the living beings. They have their own way to teach, and they are transcendent from the mundane world."
Suddenly a demon said loudly: "You two are so annoying. One is talking to himself, the other is boasting, but you don't understand the benefits of Buddhism. We were born as demons. Although we are innately superior to you humans, we can't do it." The day after tomorrow, I will be blocked by the Tao and cannot be at ease. My life span is limited and I will eventually return to dust. If I want to understand the Tao clearly, should I use your Buddhist method or your Tao method?"
"Amitabha!"
Jin Chanzi said: "When you enter my Buddhist door, you will know that all conditions are gone and all dharmas are empty. Illusions are in front of you, disturbing the purity of the six roots. When you enter concentration and uphold the precepts, it turns out that everything is empty. You need to be sincere, and sincerity is to establish your body. The foundation of spiritual practice is the foundation of spiritual practice. As long as one mind exists, all things will cease. Don’t ask about earthly connections and they should always be abandoned. Leisure and pleasure will be natural and complete.”
When Li Zhou heard this, he shook his head and smiled: "What the master said seems profound, but in fact it is empty and useless. Since all phenomena are extinct, where does the mind come from? Everything is empty, but one mind remains. If one mind exists, then all phenomena will arise on their own. , all things are empty, but thoughts arise from emptiness. The source of the heart is nature. If the nature is unclear, then meditation and sitting are all useless. Observing the rules and observing the precepts will only lead to a prison."
Jin Chanzi retorted: "The nature of the mind is actually one thing, and the true nature lies in its own nature. The Dharma originates from the heart, and it needs to be destroyed from the heart. The Buddha is the heart, and the heart is the Buddha. All living beings can become Buddhas."
A demon next to me asked, "Monk, can we also become Buddhas? How can we do it?"
"All dharmas are empty, neither born nor destroyed, neither dirty nor pure, neither increasing nor decreasing. It is necessary to know that formless is the truth, and emptiness is vacuum. It is neither color nor emptiness, neither difference nor difference. Both inside and outside are the same, and all dharmas are the same. In your heart. If you know that spiritual light is not an external thing, you can enjoy endless happiness and endless life."
Li Zhou shook his head and said: "What the master said is all illusory and unreal. We don't care about the world, the yin and yang, and the rotation of yin and yang. We only think that the great road originates from the original mind. Isn't it a delusion? Therefore, as the saying goes: One thought is a Buddha, and one thought is a demon. . After all, it’s hard to find the Great Way. For example, as a Taoist cultivator like me, the transcendence of the body and the beauty of the spirit are incomparable to those of you sitting upright in clay. The way of heaven is to make up for the deficiency when there is more damage. The way of man is not enough to make up for the loss. We monks , Collect the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, seize the brilliance of the sun and moon, take medicine at the four seasons, transport water and fire to make elixirs. Carefree between the mountains and seas, and gain enlightenment before the great road. It’s been a long time since I last saw the Tianmen of Dao, there is a great Luo Immortal in the world! "
"good!"
The surrounding monsters cheered in unison. After all, the current practice method in the five realms was created by the Taoist sect. Although the Buddhist Zen practice has been around for some years, it has not yet produced any unparalleled powerful people, so it is not recognized. On the contrary, what Li Zhou said made sense to the demons.
Xiao Wu clapped his hands the most vigorously and said with a smile: "I didn't expect that this little Taoist priest, who usually doesn't show off his talents, would really show off at critical moments!"
Bai Wuyu asked Ye Ling: "Brother, in my opinion, this Li Zhou is not as good as Jin Chanzi!"
Ye Ling didn't answer, but thought about what Jin Chanzi said just now.
On the platform, Jin Chanzi stood up and said: "On the spiritual platform, there is no object realm until the purity is clear. After all, the nature of the world is self-evident. Get rid of the six thieves, understand the three vehicles, purify the mind and eliminate delusions, and go westward. Without enlightenment, you will not reach the middle level of tranquility, and all sages will be the same." Enjoy the city of bliss."
Li Zhou also stood up and said with a smile: "In the east, we go west to seek Buddha. Where do we go in the west to seek Buddha? The Buddha is a Buddha, and the Sangha is a monk. The Buddha is not a living being. They all have no Dharma outside their hearts, but they enjoy the city of bliss in the world."
Jin Chanzi shook his head and said, "What Taoist Master Li said is a bit unreasonable and not true!"
Li Zhou said, "What the master said is not correct."
The two looked at each other, and for a moment, there was silence.
At this time, Bai Xun came through the air, and in the middle of the air, he put his hands behind his hands and said with a smile: "Since you two have come to our Tianyao City, you are our guests of the Ten Thousand Beasts Alliance. You have just discussed the Tao, which has benefited me and other people." It’s very simple, but when we arrive at Tianyao City, we should be allowed to show our friendship as landlords. You two, the post has been cleaned up, so please step aside and talk about it.” ap.
"Amitabha! Thank you so much, poor monk."
Jin Chanzi looked at Li Zhoudao again: "What Taoist Master Li said today has benefited the poor monk a lot. I hope he will be able to teach you in the future!"
"Master's words are serious, but you are just giving me some advice. I will do my duty!"
"The poor monk bids farewell!"
Jin Chanzi stepped off the stage, while Li Zhou collapsed on the stage as if he was exhausted. Fortunately, Ye Ling and others hurriedly came forward to help him.
Li Zhou hurriedly asked: "Xiaodao didn't embarrass the Taoist sect, did it?"
