Something strange is coming.
A large group of people suddenly appeared on the road ahead, and there were many people running from nearby villages in the distance.
Running to the roadside, rows of people knelt on the roadside with their hands clasped...
There was a large group of people coming from the front. They did not show any luxury. They were all dressed up as ordinary people. However, there was a person sitting cross-legged on a wooden platform. He was lifted over his head by everyone. The large group of people carried the person on the wooden platform and ran quickly. Come.
Others kept shouting: "The true Buddha is parading around and praying for blessings will surely come true!"
Zhu Ping An, where have you ever seen this scene? A real Buddha? Are there still false Buddhas?
Isn't the real Buddha the one being carried above the head in the crowd?
Ming Gongzhi looked contemptuous: "Maha, people from the Maha religion..."
"Oh..." Zhu Ping'an nodded slightly, but he heard something.
To the south of Luzhou, there is Shucheng not far ahead, which is also an important transportation city. It is guarded by one place. Surrounding Shucheng, there are ten thousand Buddha mountains. It is said that it was the dojo of Maitreya Buddha in ancient times...
Nowadays, there is no peace here, and it has become a place of evil practices. This matter is not anyone else's business, it is purely a matter of Buddhism.
On both sides of the Huaihe River, there is a sect that calls itself Maha. It originated from the Ten Thousand Buddhas Mountain. Maha means great wisdom in the Buddhist language. Naturally, this sect also worships the Buddhas, Bodhisattvas and Arhats of Buddhism...
But it's different. They can misinterpret doctrines and justify themselves. Even within the sect, many people proclaim themselves gods. This one is the reincarnation of Buddha, that one is the reincarnation of Bodhisattva, and there are countless Arhat messengers and the like!
It would be correct to say that they are being ridiculous and generous, but there are many people at the lowest level who believe in Maha, and the power of Maha is indeed not small. Feudal superstition depends on who can deliberately deceive it.
The reason why Maha has become so popular in recent years is partly because something is wrong with Buddhism today. Buddhism is now too big. There are 480 big temples in the world and tens of thousands of small temples. They are too mixed with good and bad.
Buddhism is a loose organization with many sects, including Zen, Pure Land, Huayan, etc. There are also Mahayana and Hinayana...
There have always been many eminent monks and virtuous men, but no matter how many eminent monks and virtuous men there are, they cannot withstand more monks with two swords...
No matter how great the eminent monks are, they can't stop the two-handed monks from amassing money, especially in remote places in the countryside. Once the temple door is opened, if you have money, come, if you don't have money, don't enter...
The vast majority of people at the lowest level also need the protection of gods and Buddhas in their hearts. The Mahasect is different. Brothers who join the religion will fetch water for your family today and treat your family's illness tomorrow...
Let’s not talk about whether the treatment is good or not, but let me ask if this warmth shines on the people at the lowest level, do you want to repay it piously?
If it’s cured, it’s because the Buddha has appeared. If it’s not cured, it’s because you’re not pious enough!
How could such a Maha not rise among the people?
Orthodox Buddhism is loose at first. In the face of this crooked sect, are we going to fight and kill? It is also inconsistent with Buddhist teachings, and most eminent monks and virtuous men would not do this.
Fighting for believers? The parallel-imported monks in the countryside really can't compete. Most of the eminent monks and sages are in very prestigious temples. There is no shortage of believers, and some dignitaries come to worship...
You want to ask why the government doesn't care? The Mahasect didn't do anything bad, and even did good things, but they didn't know how to control them... If they committed sporadic crimes, they could just be arrested. Even if the government didn't arrest them, the Mahars would have their own way of discipline. Law.
If it really needs to be controlled, the government can't control it. There are many powerful people among the people at the top.
In this way, Maha became more and more powerful. To the north, I even heard that people were starting to preach in the capital. To the south, just as they were crossing the river, even in Jiangcheng, there began to be religious organizations among the traffickers...
Zhu Ping'an on horseback came all the way north, approaching Shucheng, and had already arrived at the Maha base camp! Scenes like this "True Buddha Parade" are often staged here!
The Luojia Academy's motorcade immediately stopped on the side of the road. Mr. Da always has a pattern and knows what's going on. Scholars should not worry too much when they encounter muddy legs, make way and let the "true Buddha" go first!
The true Buddha has arrived, and countless people are worshiping with their hands folded, and they are saying the Buddha's name: "Amitabha... Amitabha..."
Even when Mr. Da saw such a scene, he could only frown and shake his head, or sigh a few times at most... No matter how pedantic he is, he can't manage these things in person...
Zhu Ping'an thought he was just watching the fun...but he just watched...and frowned!
He has a lot of knowledge about this kind of thing!
Suddenly, an idea flashed in Zhu Pingan's mind, and a person's name appeared in his mind!
Wei Qingshan?
Is this Maha related to Wei Qingshan? For decades, Wei Qingshan was running around, planning this and that. What exactly was he planning?
This kind of thing is something that Wei Qingshan can do, and it is also something that Wei Qingshan has the ability to do!
Sectarian rebellion!
Zhu Pingan, who was on horseback, turned to look at his luxurious car, and saw Ning Jiushao slightly lifting the curtain and looking out...
Just one glance!
Wish Ping An is already 70-80% certain!
Look at these people kneeling on the ground with great piety, and look at the "true Buddha" who was carried over their heads and ran quickly!
Zhu Pingan has never underestimated Wei Qingshan, so he was able to immediately connect this matter with Wei Qingshan...
But this matter... This is an era of cultivating immortals after all... These ordinary people are like ants compared with those peerless powers... Use a hoe or kitchen knife to use Zhao's military strategist's magical power...
well……
Zhu Ping'an didn't comment on what was right or wrong, but he just had mixed feelings in his heart... He could also understand Wei Qingshan, he just wanted to use all available methods and means!
The crowd rushed past Zhu Ping An...
Something strange happened again. In the distance, facing the crowd of "True Buddhas", a young monk came over. A serious monk with a scar on his head!
This monk is not only young, but he is also handsome and looks ordinary at first glance...
Looking again, in the eyes of a person like Zhu Ping An, something unusual can be seen. The golden body of Zheng'er Eight Buddhist Sutras overflows with faint Buddha light...
The power of Buddhism! But very young!
Is this an expert from Buddhism who is coming to destroy evil ways?
Zhu Pingan glanced at Ming Gongzhi, and Ming Gongzhi just shook his head...
We don’t know either...
Mr. Da suddenly came to the back of the motorcade, came to Zhu Ping'an's side, and said: "White Horse Temple, Luoyang, the first Buddhist sect!"
The monks of White Horse Temple... White Horse Temple is not simple. It is the first Buddhist temple in the Central Plains and the ancestral court of Zen! In ancient times, Buddhism in the Central Plains began to rise from this temple. It is a place where eminent monks and sages can count on their hands!
Even the emperors of all dynasties would award temples with awards from time to time!
"What drama?" Zhu Pingan asked.
Unexpectedly, Mr. Da also shook his head: "Let's see!"
(Thank you everyone for your unwavering support. This book will probably not be rushed. The story unfolds slowly, it will be exciting!)
