After hearing the old monk's Buddhist name, Yang Qingyuan couldn't help but look at the old monk one more time.
Nowadays, most Buddhist monks in China have the name "Amitabha".
Amitabha. The teacher who educates all living beings in the Western Paradise World, the Sanskrit "Amitabha" is translated into Chinese as "infinite light or infinite life". Because Amitabha Buddha has immeasurable light and immeasurable lifespan, he is named Amitabha.
The two most powerful schools of Buddhism today are Zen Buddhism and Pure Land Buddhism.
The master of Zen Buddhism is Namo Sakyamuni Buddha, and the master of Pure Land Buddhism is Namo Amitabha.
Zen Buddhism has very high requirements for practitioners' abilities. Its theoretical basis is mainly the "Heart Sutra" and "Diamond Sutra". The method is "empty" and emphasizes "not establishing words, but pointing directly to the original heart". It is extremely difficult to practice. , so he is more popular among the scholar-bureaucrat class.
The Pure Land Sect has very low requirements for its disciples' abilities, and it doesn't even matter if they don't know a word. Its theoretical basis is mainly based on three works such as "The Buddha's Sutra of Infinite Life". Paying attention to the role of mindfulness and vows, disciples only need to recite "Namo Amitabha" often. As long as they recite with undivided attention, they can be reborn in the Land of Ultimate Bliss before their death, and be guided by Amitabha and his attendants, Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva and Guanyin Bodhisattva.
Compared with Zen Buddhism, which targets the scholar-bureaucrat class, Pure Land Buddhism competes for the middle and lower classes.
Although there is constant struggle between the two sects, it has to be said that Buddhism is indeed much more reliable than the Taoist sect in fighting for and spreading faith.
The name of this old monk is neither Zen nor Pure Land, but belongs to a relatively "unpopular" Buddha - Medicine Master Glazed Light King Buddha.
Medicine Master Glazed Light Tathagata is the leader of the Oriental Pure Glazed World. In his past life as a Bodhisattva, this Buddha made twelve great vows, wishing to relieve the suffering of all sentient beings and enable him to attain liberation with all his faculties. Therefore, he became a Buddha in accordance with these vows. Living in a pure glazed world, its land is as majestic as the land of bliss. Bodhisattva, All-Illuminating Sunlight and Bodhisattva, All-Illuminating Moonlight, are the two great threats to the Medicine Buddha. The appearance of the Dharma appears in the form of a conch hair style, holding a medicine pot in the left hand, and the fearless seal (or the wish seal) in the right hand. The two Bodhisattvas of Sunlight and Moonlight stand beside him and are called the Three Medicine Masters.
It is said that this victorious Buddha has made an incredible vow. If a person is seriously ill and the symptoms of death and decay appear, and the family belongs to this person at the end of his life, he will make offerings to and worship Medicine Master Buddha with all his heart day and night, read and recite the Merit Sutra of Medicine Master Tathagata's original vows 49 times, and light forty-nine lamps. , hang the five-color flags of the forty-nine heavens, and the person will be able to live longer.
The branch of Buddhism in China is less popular, but Yang Qingyuan still has a good impression of this branch.
Medicine Master Glazed Light King Buddha This branch is pragmatic.
The Medicine Master Glazed Light King Buddha holds a medicine pot in his left hand and performs the fearless seal with his right hand.
And his disciples, like the master, carry medicine pots on their backs and hang them to help the world.
Compared with mainstream Buddhism, which competes for faith and builds temples. This lineage is still practicing asceticism to help the world, and it can indeed be regarded as a breath of fresh air.
"I wonder what the name of this master is? How to call him?!"
The old monk smiled and shook his head, "The Dharma name is just a code name. Marquis Yang calls him Lao Monk. It's nothing."
Yang Qingyuan raised his eyebrows slightly, because he didn't want to reveal his identity!
"I wonder why Marquis Yang came here today?!" In order to avoid Yang Qingyuan's objections, Wu Lu immediately took over the conversation, "Could it be that he knows that there are auspicious signs in my Wanshan Temple!"
"??!"
Yang Qingyuan was confused by Wulu's words. What's going on? ! Auspicious? ! Monk Wulu doesn't look like a deceiver, does he? !
Most of the so-called auspicious omens are lies.
"Marquis Yang, please come with me!"
Under Wu Lu's leadership, Yang Qingyuan entered the backyard of Wanshan Temple.
As soon as he entered the backyard, Yang Qingyuan was shocked by this scene. What kind of botanical wonder is this? !
Why does lotus, a perennial herbaceous plant of the family Nelumbaceae, grow on a withered trunk that is obviously an tree? !
Compared to this scene, the Bodhi tree sprouting new buds is nothing special!
Lotuses grow from dead trees, and new shoots grow from Bodhisattva.
The key point is that these two plants have extraordinary significance in Buddhism.
"Nanwu Medicine Master Glazed Light King Buddha, Yang Hou should understand what the auspiciousness that Junior Brother Wulu said!?" Although Yang Qingyuan's expression had not changed just now, the old monk still noticed the suspicion in Yang Qingyuan's eyes. .
Wulu said, "By the way, there is one more thing that Marquis Yang needs to know. The children in the nursing center have all registered as household registrations. The poor monk has thanked Marquis Yang on behalf of these children."
For Wulu, he actually doesn't care much about Buddhism or Zen disputes. The most important thing is the children.
"This is the official's duty. The envoys of Qi Zhi patrol the herds on behalf of the sky and are responsible for pacifying the country and bringing peace to the people."
Yang Qingyuan is not surprised that this matter will be done well, unless the Hucao from the Jinling Prefecture does not want to continue doing it.
The old monk on the side hesitated slightly and then asked, "May I ask Marquis Yang, where is the Master Fairy of Cihang Jingzhai?!"
Although he is not sure what the lotus and bodhisattva represent, the old monk feels that Shi Fei Xuan may be the opportunity for the re-establishment of the Northern Zen Sect. She already has luck in her body and can be reestablished by the Northern Sect.
When Yang Qingyuan heard this, his expression changed.
Although the death of Shi Fei Xuan was not caused by him, it was still inseparable from him.
Although the Tathagata Palm is miraculous, it is still a fragment of a volume. It is still the Tathagata Palm deduced by Yang Qingyuan using Taoist pupils and Taoist martial arts.
Although it was Shi Feixuan who knew about it in advance and took the risk at his own risk, Yang Qingyuan still felt that he was responsible, including being hesitant and negligent and failing to foresee the worst outcome.
"Speaking of Master Shixianzi... I have some bad news to tell you two. Yesterday, Shixianzi went crazy because of practicing the Tathagata Palm. She lost all her vitality and passed away!"
"What?!" Master Wulu's eyes instantly condensed. He was in disbelief at this bad news.
A few days ago, Shi Feixuan was still a living person and had been helping him take care of the children in the nursing home. Unexpectedly, in just one day, the two of them would be separated forever.
The old monk was still calm, which was consistent with the previous visions of dead wood, lotus, and bodhi sprouts. These two originally had the meaning of seeking survival in death and standing up after breaking.
"I'm deeply sorry for this matter. However, Fairy Master was a member of the Buddhist sect during his lifetime. I heard that an eminent Buddhist monk passed away with fire and left relics..."
"What?! You burned Shi Fei Xuan's body!?" The old monk, who had looked calm and indifferent just now, suddenly lost control of his emotions when he heard this.
Although there are allusions to the Tathagata's Nirvana in Buddhism, if they were all burned down, let alone Nirvana, there wouldn't even be ashes left.
"No, it's not!" Yang Qingyuan was also startled by the old monk's move, "I haven't had time to burn it yet!"
Yang Qingyuan read too many books in the Tongwen Library of Hanlin Academy, which led to a problem. For things that he had no actual understanding of, he was confused by the many different explanations, such as the Buddhist fire and death. method.
I originally thought that since the master's concubine Xuan had passed away, her death would naturally be carried out according to Buddhist methods. However, it turned out that there were seven methods of death that Yang Qingyuan learned from the book. Yang Qingyuan didn't know which one to use. Then he came to ask Master Wulu.
The old monk felt relieved when he heard that Shi Feixuan's physical body had not been burned yet.
"Namo Medicine Master Liuliguang King Buddha, the old monk lost his temper just now. Please forgive me, Marquis Yang."
Yang Qingyuan laughed dryly and said, "Human nature is understandable. Master Kongwu is an eminent Buddhist monk and must have rich experience in the method of Nirvana in Fire."
"..." The old monk hesitated again. He said this as if he had rich experience. This was also his first time and he hadn't passed away yet? !
The old monk felt that Yang Qingyuan was too irritating. His mood swings had never been so severe in recent years.
Yang Qingyuan smiled secretly. Based on the old monk's reaction just now, he deduced that Shi Fei Xuan was probably not dead yet.
There are many martial arts in the world, and the magical martial arts are like the crucian carp crossing the river. For example, his self-created Zhuxian Sword, Absolute Immortal Sword, Zhuang Xiaomeng's Four Symbols of Heaven's Will... Yang Qingyuan knew a lot of martial arts that could enter the state of suspended animation, but the previous Shi Fei Xuan state was clearly dead, and even the temperature of the body was All reduced.
But if it was really a fake death, Yang Qingyuan thought of the legendary tenth form of the Tathagata Palm.
Some people say that the martial art of Tathagata Divine Palm has nine moves, while others say it has ten moves.
Yang Qingyuan has not seen the complete book, but based on the legend of the fragments, he has completed three moves in conjunction with Shang Daotong.
However, judging from the moves of the Tathagata Divine Palm, there is a possibility of a tenth move. From the first appearance of the Buddha's light to the pilgrimage of Ten Thousand Buddhas, it was all the experience of Blessed One Sakyamuni. However, after the pilgrimage of Ten Thousand Buddhas, the Blessed One had another important step. Experience – Nirvana.
The Tathagata attains nirvana and the world respects his rebirth.
If he really entered a state of suspended animation, it would be reasonable.
Moreover, what Buddhism talks about is the method of cessation, where hidden darkness is transported to instant transformation, and the six directions are combined into the mirror mind, and once it comes and goes, it becomes the body. All dharmas are boundless, so Bodhi is boundless in order to know the way to Nirvana.
In this regard, Taoism and Buddhism are indeed distinct.
Taoism's fetal breath congenital talks about "life", and Buddhism's nirvana and cessation talks about "death". With this statement, Yang Qingyuan could not see Shi Feixuan's state, but it was reasonable.
"I'm taking the liberty of asking Marquis Yang to take me to have a look?!"
This is quite presumptuous. After all, I am also a first-grade prince and young master of the imperial court, and a super-grade Wuxiang Marquis. Am I going to lead you like this? !
Maybe in the past, Yang Qingyuan would really be able to tease the old monk, but now that the life and death of the master's concubine Xuan is uncertain, Yang Qingyuan is under pressure.
I will not kill Boren, but Boren will die because of me.
…
The old monk was not as simple as he seemed. Although Yang Qingyuan did not use all his strength in Qing Gong, he was still very agile. It was incredible that the old monk could follow him with ease.
Yang Qingyuan just took the old monk into the Jinling Six Gates Branch.
Unexpectedly, as soon as Yang Qingyuan entered the door, he felt that the six doors of Jinling today were a bit strange. There were also a few talismans posted on the door, which seemed to be meant to ward off ghosts and evil spirits.
It’s been a while since we last seen each other. Why do the Six Gates of Jinling practice feudal superstition? ! As a Taoist priest, he is not as serious as them.
A catcher quickly stepped forward to salute, "Wang Hai, a humble official from the Liumen Branch of Jinling, has met Yang Hou! Yang Hou is Wan'an!"
"We are all brothers, and it is not a formal occasion, so we can avoid such false etiquette!"
"Thank you, Marquis Yang!"
Yang Qingyuan pointed at the busy police officers around him and asked, "Um, Mr. Wang, what's going on?! Have all the brothers changed their beliefs?!"
Wang Hai glanced at the old monk behind Yang Qingyuan, and then explained hesitantly, "It's not that the brothers in the yamen believe this, it's just that a strange thing happened in the yamen last night, and the brothers still feel a chill on their backs. ."
Yang Qingyuan said angrily, "Weird thing, what weird thing? Could it be that the Yamen is haunted?!"
"Marquis Yang is indeed a mastermind, you already know this?!"
Wang Hai was impressed in his heart. He was worthy of being the man who rebuilt Dali Temple and subdued the Six Anhui tribe back then. Even in Jinling, his hands and eyes could reach the sky. In order to avoid affecting the normal work of the Yamen, the chief arrester of the Liumen branch specially ordered that those who knew the information should remain silent. Unexpectedly, Yang Qingyuan already knew it!
Looking at Wang Hai's tone, expression, and demeanor, Yang Qingyuan knew that he had come true!
"Last night, the brother on duty saw a shadow that flickered and flickered, right next to the six-door morgue. It was clearly a will-o'-the-wisp!!"
When Yang Qingyuan heard that there were ghost fires, he was slightly shocked. As we all know, Taoist priests are more afraid of ghosts.
"Did you see the color clearly?!"
"No!" Wang Hai replied, "Xiao Wu, who was in charge of night patrol last night, saw the flashing unknown light. According to him, it was extremely strange."
The silent old monk on the side had an idea, "May I ask Marquis Yang, is Fei Xuan's body placed in the six-door ice cellar?"
Yang Qingyuan now understood what the old monk meant. It might not be a will-o'-the-wisp, but the movement of the master's concubine when she reached nirvana.
"Go and appease the brothers, it's not a will-o'-the-wisp, let everyone feel at ease!" After Yang Qingyuan said a few words, he led the old monk outside the ice cellar where the corpse was morgue.
Yang Qingyuan entered and took out Shi Feixuan's body. At this time, Yang Qingyuan could confirm that Shi Feixuan was not completely dead in this state.
In the process of taking Shi Fei Xuan out, Yang Qingyuan briefly inspected the "corpse". Although the body temperature had completely disappeared and the body was cold, there were no changes on the body. It was as lifelike as a living person... Of course, it is also possible. She is indeed still alive.
The old monk Kongwu checked, but remained silent, causing Yang Qingyuan beside him to ask.
"Master, is it possible for this person to survive, or is he just not dead enough?"
The old monk Kongwu was also choked by Yang Qingyuan's statement. How should he answer this? ! He has never experienced the state of nirvana! How would you know? ! I really thought Nirvana was like Chinese cabbage! ?
After a brief inspection of the empty old monk, he sat down cross-legged in front of Master Fei Xuan's body and began to recite the vow of Medicine Master Glazed Light King Buddha, "May all sentient beings be free from illness when I attain Bodhi in the next life. , without salvation or return, without medical treatment or medicine, without relatives and home, poverty and suffering; once my name is heard in his ears, all diseases will be cured, body and mind will be happy, all family members will have sufficient supplies, and they will even achieve the supreme Bodhi."
Buddha's light emerged from the old monk's body, making Yang Qingyuan frown.
This familiar true essence...the Marrow Cleansing Sutra and the Yijin Sutra.
(End of chapter)
