A true Buddhist disciple should have no desires or demands, and should be neither greedy nor contentious. Now, Sun Quan ostensibly wants to promote Buddhism and be friendly with Buddhism, but the old monk can't see Sun Quan's true purpose. While Sun Quan has brought great benefits to Buddhism, he also hopes that Buddhist disciples can help him. This is a transaction that takes advantage of people's greed.
As long as Buddhist disciples have no desires, they will naturally not be fooled by Sun Quan. Even in Sun Quan's view, this is not cheating, but a win-win situation. But for Buddhist monks, what is "winning"? Why win?
"Master is right, what I am looking for is not the Buddha. But there is no real Buddha in the world, and the Buddhas are all in the Western Heaven. Although people in the world look to the Buddha, it is not a Buddha, is it?" Sun Quan said with a smile. When it comes to sophistry, he is not here. Under anyone, have no desires or desires? Don't be greedy and don't fight? How many people in the world can do this? Buddhist disciples may be less greedy than ordinary people, but Sun Quan believes that it is just a little less.
Look at Zuo Rong back then. He believed in Buddhism, built temples everywhere, and tried every means to accumulate blessings for himself. This was Zuo Rong's greed. Including the vast majority of Buddhist believers today, when praying to gods and Buddhas, don’t they just seek peace? Isn’t seeking peace also a kind of greed?
Therefore, what Sun Quan needed was never an enlightened monk. What he was looking for was not the Buddha. He just wanted to borrow the power of the Buddha. Those Buddhist disciples, those Buddhist believers, are Sun Quan’s goals!
"Including the master himself, the master advised me to turn around and die. I don't know what I was thinking about?" Sun Quan smiled at the old monk.
"The general is a man of wisdom, and the poor monk is just an ordinary monk. He is naturally far away from the true Buddha. That's why he must constantly study the words of the Buddha. If the general is interested, why don't you join me in studying together? Ichiban?" the old monk said.
Sun Quan tilted his head.
"What's the benefit of me enlightening?"
The old monk shook his head, smiled, and replied,
"The poor monk doesn't know what benefits the general can gain. But the more you understand what a Buddha is, the closer you will get to the general's purpose, right?"
"good!"
Sun Quan laughed loudly and sat down on the spot. Knowing yourself and the enemy, you can fight a hundred battles without danger. He wanted to see what kind of flowers this old monk could tell.
And Sun Quan sat there until the illusion ended.
————Realistic dividing line————
After emerging from the illusion of Sansi, Sun Quan was still in a trance. The sound of Buddha repeatedly lingered in his ears, but he still couldn't drive it away!
"This monk does have some skills!"
Sun Quan sighed secretly, but he didn't know that the old monk was far more knowledgeable than he thought.
Today's Sun Quan, because his Taoist heart was not cultivated by himself after all, so his understanding of himself is biased. Theoretically speaking, Sun Quan, who has a Taoist heart, should be firm-willed and have a rock-like heart, and will not be easily affected by anything. Everything, including disadvantages, also includes advantages.
For example, if a woman uses her charm to seduce Sun Quan, Sun Quan, who has a Taoist heart, can feel as calm as water. In the same way, if a Buddhist disciple talks about Buddhism to Sun Quan, Sun Quan should not be affected at all.
As a result, Sun Quan now completely listened! To exaggerate, it’s like a scientist being persuaded by a theologian!
Although Sun Quan has not fully realized the power of this eminent monk, at least he is now very sure that this person is indeed an eminent Buddhist monk and not a liar.
Judging from the contacts he had during the day and in Sansi's illusion, it was probably impossible for Sun Quan to convince this eminent monk to help him. The other party even somewhat disapproved of Sun Quan's initiative to approach Buddhism. Although this would bring some benefits to Buddhism, it would also lead Buddhism into disputes. Buddhist disciples should not care about worldly affairs. If they really follow Sun Quan's wishes, they will go astray.
Thinking of this, Sun Quan couldn't help but frown a little. What should he do with such a Buddhist monk who was of no help to him and might hinder his plans?
Sun Quan also listened to the eminent monk's lesson just now and knew what he was capable of. He believed that even if he tried his best to persuade the Buddhist representative in Xiapi City, as long as the eminent monk went to teach the other party a lesson, the covenant would be scrapped immediately.
So, kill this monk?
no! Not to mention that such a powerful monk cannot be without some means. Even if he is killed by Sun Quan, once exposed, Sun Quan may not be friends with Buddhism, but directly become the mortal enemy of Buddhism.
You can’t kill, but you can’t let go even if you want to, so what about house arrest? This is not a good idea either.
etc!
Recalling what he saw and heard today, Sun Quan suddenly felt something in his heart, and then he curled up the corner of his mouth, "Hey, I have it!"
Even though your Buddhist teachings are profound, when it comes to the art of war, routines, and methods, you are far from comparable to Sun Quan. Sun Quan knew that this eminent monk should be the type of Xianyun Yehe, just like he clearly wanted to persuade Sun Quan to turn around, but he never forced it. Therefore, even if he sees through Sun Quan's tricks in the future, this eminent monk will probably not deliberately go against Sun Quan or destroy Sun Quan's plan.
Whatever happens, even if the Buddha rises or dies, this eminent monk will not be attached to it.
the next day,
Sun Quan approached Diao Chan and said to him,
"The Sutra on the Entry of Yin Holding", "The Five and Four Noble Truths of the Abhitan", "The Twelve Causes and Conditions", "The Transformation of Dharma", "The Eightfold Path", "Thoughts on Meditation", "The Sutra on the Path of Practice", Who can you think of through these scriptures?”
"Where did you hear this?" Diao Chan glanced at Sun Quan in surprise. In just one night, Sun Quan had found out so much information? "I actually don't know much about Buddhist scriptures, but what you mentioned seems to be the classics of Theravada Buddhism..." At this point, Diao Chan seemed to suddenly remember something,
"Wait! An Shigao!" Diao Chan exclaimed.
"An Shigao?" Sun Quan didn't know much about this name.
"Oh! I should have thought of it earlier!" Diao Chan couldn't help but stamp her feet, "The four rivers that flow into the sea are not named again, and the four surnamed ascetics are all called Shizhong. This is a famous saying of Master An Shigao!"
"What, what, what?"
Sun Quan was stunned for a moment, and then he slowly figured it out. This corresponds to the fact that yesterday the eminent monk claimed that his name was already in the past. If Sun Quan could just call him monk, it would have the same meaning. In other words, the character would be different all of a sudden. Got it!
"Is this monk famous?" Sun Quan couldn't help but ask.
"It's more than just famous!" Diao Chan said seriously, "It is said that An Shigao III practiced Buddhism and was a legendary figure in Buddhism. He was of extremely high rank. Many Buddhist classics were introduced to the Central Plains by him, including the current White Horse Temple. Host, I have been taught by him before!" As she said that, Diao Chan hurriedly pulled Sun Quan to go out, "Let's go and invite him back quickly, and settle down well. As long as he is willing to help, your matter will basically be done! This is He is such a powerful person that he never sees his end, and we don’t know what kind of luck we had to meet him.”
"No, no, no, no." Sun Quan quickly stopped Diao Chan, "Do you think this master will be willing to help me?"
"How will you know if you don't ask?" Diao Chan said immediately.
"He is an eminent monk who has emerged from the mortal world, and I am just a layman. It doesn't matter if I ask for help, but I am afraid that if someone refuses in person, it will be embarrassing. Once word spreads, I am afraid it will be self-defeating." Sun Quan explained.
Diao Chan heard that it made sense, so she turned around and said,
"If you don't want to come forward, then I'll go alone. I'll go and find out what's going on for you first."
"No need." Sun Quan waved his hand, and before Diao Chan could speak, he smiled and said, "I have a better way."
