In fact, many people have this problem like mine.
Because our locals all believe in Taoism, including the practice of immortality, and we all strive to become a true immortal, and ultimately go to heaven.
Many people believe that Buddhism is an imported product and that Chinese people should believe in Taoism and our Chinese gods.
It’s enough for people in the world to believe in Buddhism, so why does the Immortal Chuma also want to practice Buddhism?
He Yuchen couldn't help laughing, and she said to me: "If Buddha is foreign, it has nothing to do with us, then why does Guanyin Bodhisattva practice in the South China Sea?"
This sentence choked me up. Yes, that’s right, the South China Sea has been an inseparable part of us since ancient times!
She smiled again and said, "I was joking with you just now. In fact, many people will have such questions. Even I didn't understand it at first, but you will understand it from another perspective."
I asked her: "What other angle?"
She said: "Don't limit yourself to this world. When you can understand the true meaning of the universe, you will achieve the true fruition."
This topic rose to the level of the universe and became profound all of a sudden. I no longer felt sleepy, so I started chatting with her.
She told me that people always think that the origin of Buddhism is India, and that it is an Indian sect that later flourished in China.
Historically speaking, this is actually correct, but if you read more Buddhist scriptures, you will understand that in the eyes of the Buddha, the world we live in is just one member of the universe.
It should be noted that Buddhism is vast and a true Buddha will not be limited to this world, so how can it be limited to India?
The so-called origin in India is just that Buddha Sakyamuni appeared there in this life.
Buddhism and Taoism are actually highly integrated in some aspects. In many folk temples, Buddhas, Bodhisattvas and Taoist gods are even worshiped in the same temple.
Many practitioners have the fate of Buddhism and Taoism, so they practice both Buddhism and Taoism, serving both Buddhist halls and Taoist temples.
You can practice Taoism as an immortal, and you can also practice Buddhism at the same time, because both are paths to the great road.
Some immortals work as protectors in Taoism, and similarly, there are also immortals who work as protectors in Buddhism.
What do all living beings seek in cultivating immortality and practicing Taoism?
All in order to escape reincarnation and achieve freedom in life and death.
So for Chuma Xian, why do we still have to separate ourselves from Taoism and Buddhism?
It is normal for all sentient beings who are destined to hear the Buddha's Dharma and see the wonders in it to enter the Buddhist path and practice it.
Besides, there are already many Buddhists among Chumaxian, so why is this so strange?
It is common for many Chuma Immortals to have houses that house both Buddhist temples and Taoist temples.
Moreover, if a disciple has to do things for the Immortal Family, do good deeds, and accumulate merit, it is inevitable that he will attract some enemies and creditors, or even ward off disasters for others.
At the same time, catching a glimpse of the secrets of heaven will also cause certain harm to people.
Practicing Taoism and Buddhism can eliminate many bad karma and resolve many disasters. This is a good thing, so why should we insist on the difference between Buddhism and Taoism?
He Yuchen solved my doubts with the simplest and most straightforward words.
I asked her again, why did she make me feel dizzy and sleepy when she silently recited the Ksitigarbha Sutra?
She said, that's because you have a lot of fate in the underworld, and the sentient beings in the underworld love to hear the Dharma the most, so when you recite the Ksitigarbha Sutra, they will be very enthusiastic, and naturally you can't resist it.
And this has nothing to do with whether you make a sound when chanting sutras. Just like when you communicate with those invisible beings, neither of you makes a sound, but you can receive the messages from each other.
This is called mind power.
Of course, you can also recite scriptures silently, but it is better to make some sounds.
She also said: "Remember, in fact, burning incense and worshiping the Buddha, chanting the Buddha's name, sutras and mantras are not for the Buddha to hear or see. This includes Taoists worshiping the gods in the sky. The world's people do these things firstly in this way. , make your heart pure and peaceful, and at the same time strengthen your belief in practice. The second is to generate mindfulness through these to achieve the effect of inspiration. Whether it is incense or Buddha's name, sutra and mantra, it is a medium that can generate mindfulness. Or a magnetic field, through which you can better communicate with the gods, and then improve your own cultivation. This is what is meant by the so-called sincerity and spirituality. If ordinary people do not believe in these, they will not be able to generate thoughts and magnetic fields, and they will naturally not work. "
I have to say that Master is Master after all. After talking with her, I felt that I had taken another step forward on the road of spiritual practice.
However, she also told me that these words may not be understood by everyone. Regarding things like metaphysics, it is still the same as before: if you believe it, there is something, if you don’t believe it, there is nothing.
Everyone has different conditions and understandings, and may not necessarily perceive the same things.
Some people came from Buddhism in their previous lives, so they may reject Taoism and cannot enter Taoist temples.
Some people are born unable to worship in temples and have no connection with Buddha. Then this person may be destined to Taoism, so there is no need to force agreement, but there is no need to slander each other.
Moreover, there are good and bad among monks and Taoists. That is their business. We just need to cultivate ourselves.
After chatting all the way, I feel that I have learned a lot.
After we arrived in Qiqihar, we drove into the city for another ten minutes and arrived at Yuanzhu’s house.
The surname of the owner of this family is Chen Dongqiang. He Yuchen told me on the way that this person has a bad character. He also has a bad temper.
As soon as we entered the door, we saw three or four people sitting in the room, all of them frowning and looking at us with evil eyes.
In fact, after seeing this scene, I didn’t want to interfere with his family’s affairs. Not everyone cares about the affairs of Chumaxian. It has to be a good cause. Who should I show off to?
But He Yuchen is already stuck here, so we can only bite the bullet and go inside.
The other party was an older woman, who was introduced as the aunt of today's host's wife. She was quite polite. She invited us to sit down, poured us water, and exchanged a few pleasantries.
There was also a woman who looked sick, leaning on the sofa, barely raising her head and saying hello to us.
There was a man in his thirties next to him, the one named Chen Dongqiang. He had a gloomy face and said nothing. As soon as we sat down, he spoke in a sinister manner.
"Master, didn't you say a few days ago that it would be stable this time and everything would be fine? Why is it not working now?"
He Yuchen's expression remained unchanged, and he said neither humble nor arrogantly: "You can probably tell me what the situation is now."
Chen Dongqiang said: "After you left, my wife was fine for five or six days. The night before yesterday, she fell ill again. Her heart rate was only 40. She collapsed on the ground. She called 120 for rescue in the middle of the night."
He Yuchen said: "How did you feel after going to the hospital?"
Chen Dongqiang said: "What else can I do? I will be fine soon after arriving at the hospital. There is nothing wrong with me. Tell me, what on earth did you do?"
He Yuchen didn't say much, and took out a stack of money from his body and put it on the table.
"This is the money from the previous service. I said last time that if this happens again, I will come to the door in person and give you a full refund."
"That's pretty much it."
The man looked unhappy and reached out to get the money.
He Yuchen stretched out his hand again and stopped him.
"Wait a minute, I have something else to say."
Then, she looked at Chen Dongqiang and said: "We brought the money, but you have to explain the situation in detail first. If it still can't be solved and it proves that it is our problem, the money will be returned to you and we will turn around. Just leave, and you can ask someone else to take a look. If what you said is wrong and the problem is not with us, then the money cannot be refunded."
Chen Dongqiang said: "What else is there to say? You have seen it twice. You all know the matter. My wife's problem is the same as before, and it is not getting better at all."
This has just begun, and the atmosphere is not very harmonious.
I listened to their conversation without saying a word because my attention was attracted by another person.
Oh no, that's not a person, but a ghost.
He was standing in the corner behind Aunt Mei, looking at the quarreling people expressionlessly.
