Zen Master Ru De continued: "Within the Buddhist monastery, there are hidden dragons and crouching tigers, and talents emerge in large numbers. The mantle and the lamp should not be passed down based on how many people have studied, nor can they be ranked based on seniority, nor can they distinguish the superior and the inferior. Instead, those with high virtues should be placed there, and let those with high virtues be placed there. Only when the talent of the Dragon Elephant raises the banner of Zen style high in the world, where the wind is blowing and the grass is dying, and everyone is looking forward to it, can the Dharma sea flow across the sea and be passed down from generation to generation."
Zhang Shaofei heard the resonant voice and praised: "The master is really magnanimous and his words are extraordinary."
Zen Master Rude shook his head helplessly and sighed: "Oh, it's a pity that after Lu Huineng took the lamp, he followed the instructions of Master Hongren, 'My way is south', and led it far to the end of the world. Now it is still like a mud cow entering the sea, with no trace. .”
Zhang Shaofei followed his words: "One leaf, one bodhi, one flower, one world. Since the Zen sect has a mantle and inheritance, the person who holds the lamp has been determined. Even though he is now like a yellow crane, when dark clouds are pressing over the city, only If you can protect your body first, hide in hiding, keep a low profile, and wait for good opportunities. When the dark clouds are cleared and you see the blue sky, there will be a hidden dragon emerging from the abyss and regaining its glory. At that time, inside the Buddhist gate, the Zen wind is strong, and the five The Zen philosophy advocated by Zu Hongren will definitely be carried forward."
"What the donor said is absolutely true." After listening to what Zhang Shaofei said, Zen Master Ru De blurted out his inner words. After a while, his thick eyebrows furrowed, his eyes were fixed, and he looked Zhang Shaofei up and down. After a while, he asked in an inquiring tone, "Donor Today, the poor monk is discussing scriptures and Taoism with you. I see that you are in the secular world, but your heart is in the Brahma gate. Every sentence of truth you speak, every word is precious, is like an enlightenment, which makes the poor monk open his mind. Your true knowledge and insight can really be compared with The eminent monks in my Buddhist sect are shoulder-to-shoulder and eyebrows apart. As the saying goes, dragons and snakes arise from the great rivers. Could it be that you are the one who disappeared in the forest and took over the Buddhist lamp?"
Zhang Shaofei knew that he was currently in a situation where he was still being hunted. Even in this inaccessible place, facing like-minded Buddhists, it was inconvenient for him to reveal his true identity. After hearing this, he waved his hands in denial: "No, no, no .Today in front of you, Master, I am just doing my best and expressing my thoughts directly. This is because I often meet eminent monks who travel all over the world and come to the Xinzhou area, listen to their teachings, and understand their Zen ways. Therefore, I am very grateful to you Buddhists. I know a little bit about the matter." At this point, Zhang Shaofei patted his shoulder with his right hand and continued: "Look, how can I, a mountain man with my thin shoulders, bear the heavy responsibility of revitalizing Buddhism?!"
Zen Master Ru De's eyes flashed with a bright light, pointed directly at Zhang Shaofei, and asked: "Donor, are you telling the truth?"
Zhang Shaofei pulled the corner of his mouth slightly, smiled slightly, pointed to his chest, and said: "Master has studied scriptures and meditated for many years. He should know that knowing the heart and seeing nature means that the heart is the Buddha. Who am I? You can see straight into my heart. , self-understanding, no need to waste your lips and tongue on questioning."
Zen Master Rude had long heard from Master Dinghui about the Buddhist story of Buddha Sakyamuni holding flowers and smiling, speaking from heart to heart: At that time, Buddha Sakyamuni was preaching at Lingjiu Mountain, and he held the Brahma King in his hand and gave it to him. The golden balala flowers were displayed to the public, with a calm attitude, but said nothing. All the disciples who were waiting to listen to the sutra were at a loss. Only the disciple Moakasyapa smiled slightly. Sakyamuni announced on the spot: "I have the Dharma Eye Store and meditate on the Dharma. This is the mysterious Dharma. Now it has been transmitted from heart to heart." On the spot, he taught Moakasyapa the cassocked golden bowl. This is a classic Buddhist story.
When Zen Master Zhang Shaofei heard what Zhang Shaofei said, he saw that he was pointing directly at people's hearts, and he understood something in his heart. He knew that this is an important period in Buddhism and there is no need to delve deeper, so he also pointed to his heart and smiled: "Amitabha, pick up the flowers and smile, that's so good! Excellent! Donor, you are right, that is, the mind is the Buddha. No need to explain it further, the poor monk already understands it."
Zhang Shaofei and Zen Master Rude smiled at each other.
It is at this time that silence is better than sound, and the mind is connected.
When leaving, Zen Master Rude personally sent Zhang Shaofei out of the main hall of Tianlu Temple.
Several white cranes soared and circled above their heads.
The mountain breeze blows in your face, refreshing you.
Zhang Shaofei stopped in front of the granite steps and said goodbye to Zen Master Rude.
Zen Master Ru De said to Zhang Shaofei deeply: "When people talk about the Tao, listening to you is worth ten years of reading. Today I am listening to you, which is worth reading ten thousand books. Donor, I hope you will come to me more often when you are free in the future. I am a guest in the temple and give guidance to the poor monk."
Zhang Shaofei also clasped his hands and said, "How good! How good! Master, what virtue and ability can I have to give you some advice?! I'm just expressing my feelings. In the future, I will naturally go to Tianlu Temple to pay homage to the Master and listen to him. Your teachings.”
"Okay." Master Rude nodded and replied.
The gentle mountain breeze is refreshing.
Master Rude sent Zhang Shaofei to the stone steps of the gate of Tianlu Temple, and the two waved goodbye.
Ruhai has been standing at the stone steps, watching Zhang Shaofei's figure slowly disappear into the twilight mountains...
