As for the title itself, no one knows whether Master Wen Yan was helpless in the end.
Because he is also a disciple of Hui Neng, the Sixth Patriarch of Nanchan Buddhism, and he is also pursuing the method of enlightenment. How could he fall into the emptiness of the world because he is entangled in the Dharma lineage.
If this affects your practice, what is the point of taking refuge in Buddhism? Sheng Yan, who also had the same experience, had to leave the Holy Sect because of a dispute over the status of the sect leader. Therefore, regarding Master Wen Yan's original choice, Sheng Yan believed that it was his final decision, so he had no choice but to flee to the vicinity of the Lingnan Ancestral Court.
After glancing at Gao Yangyi, the two of them seemed to be connected. Because almost at the same time I thought of the greatness of Master Wen Yan, just like when the Sixth Patriarch came from the north, he went to Lingnan to achieve his own glory. Maybe people today are not aware of Master Wen Yan's contribution, but the rise of his disciples is undoubtedly the best proof!
Master Wenyan, who meditated in meditation, studied Zen and learned about Master Rumin, the holy Arhat, and once again inherited another line of true teachings under Mazu. Since then, he has risen to prominence in the Southern Buddhism Zen sect, which was at its peak. Not only did he build the largest Zen garden in the history of Zen sect in Lingnan relying on the Liu Han regime, but he also renovated the ancestral temple, Nanhua Temple.
Such greatness and achievements have never been seen in this era or even before. Even the later Zen sects never had such a grand event. His merits and achievements in Buddhism are undoubtedly on par with Master Wenyi of Jinling, the descendant of the Seventh Patriarch.
This time Gao Yangyi came out of seclusion, he once again understood the general trend of the world, and he was naturally well aware of the turmoil and events in the world. Although I didn’t pay much attention to Master Wen Yan and Master Wen Yi, I still went to get to know them personally.
Because as two great masters of the Nanchan lineage, both of them have now reached Nirvana, and as Buddhist disciples, they will not show any competitive behavior on the surface. No matter whether it is future generations or the actual dispute over the current lineage, no one knows the real reason.
As a disciple of Master Wen Yan, Gao Yangyi deliberately singled out the disciples of Mazu and told Cheng Yuan about this public case in front of Cheng Yuan. Although his intention was not to deliberately provoke, he obviously wanted to try Cheng Yuan. The distant realm makes people understand immediately.
He folded his hands and chanted the Buddha's name in a low voice. Chengyuan's face was solemn and precious. Standing next to Yang Jiong, he was in a state of elation. When he saw Liu Jixing's arrival, although there was no change, he slightly nodded towards Liu Jixing!
"Life is full of misery. At the beginning, a Bodhisattva entered the hells with the intention of saving the six paths of reincarnation. A poor monk heard the name of the Holy Sect's Hell. He must be a person with great virtue and wisdom among the Holy Sect's predecessors. The real name is: If I don't go to the hell, who will? , The evil ghosts in hell will not be able to ascend to the Buddha's path until their wronged souls are extinguished! How merciful!"
Cheng Yuan spoke faintly again, with a solemn expression, and clasped his hands towards Gao Yangyi and Sheng Yan!
"If I don't go to hell, who will go to hell? This is such a great wish, it should be respected as the first wish in the world!" Hearing what Cheng Yuan said, Liu Jixing was so blessed that he actually folded his hands towards Cheng Yuan. Then he looked at the two people here: "Senior Holy Sect's ambition has caused many people to misunderstand it!"
Chengyuan is not affected! Because he was just like the original Master Wen Yan, who attained enlightenment through sudden enlightenment of Buddha's verses. Even though he was also born under Yunmen, he has been coveted by the master's brothers because of his dharma lineage.
However, after Master Wenyan passed away, he took the initiative to go to Sichuan to preach, avoiding the entanglement of his fellow disciples. Although I don't know why he went to Shu, the people coming to Shu now regard it as an opportunity.
Although Gao Yangyi didn't care about worldly affairs, when he returned to the headquarters this time, he naturally heard Ghost Emperor Qin Que mention it. Because a Buddhist master like Cheng Yuan entered Shu, and as the Holy Sect of the Middle Eastern Taoist Master of Shu, how could he not pay attention to it!
However, Chengyuan was not involved in the affairs of the world at all. He only focused on studying Buddhism and spreading the sect. Therefore, the Holy Sect naturally did not make the slightest move, but instead accepted it. As Chengyuan himself, he naturally understands this truth. However, the roots of his faith are in Yunmen, so temporary hibernation is necessary.
This time I came back to Lingnan just to pay homage to the golden body of the Dharma Pagoda of Master Gai. Because there were rumors that Arhat showed his golden body, he had to come back. This matter was also confirmed by Emperor Liu Jixing, because if Arhat’s disciples wanted to declare their Dharma lineage, they would naturally have to seek the Emperor’s approval!
However, many people did not know the friendship between Emperor Liu Jixing and Master Chengyuan, and they did not know that Liu Jixing was the most annoyed by rebellious people, so he had already sent someone to invite Master Chengyuan to meet with Prince Xing's Mansion. Master Chengyuan had his own opportunities, and he also made good friends with several famous brothers. With the support of Emperor Liu Jixing, he was naturally even more powerful.
And those who came to Beijing with Master Chengyuan this time include famous great virtues in later generations, such as Dongshan Shouchu, Deshan Yuanmi, Shuangquan Shikuan, Shuangquan Renyu, Reality Zi Itch, Qingliang Zhiming, etc. Not only were they highly praised by Liu Jixing, but they also exchanged verses with Master Chengyuan.
"I heard that the master is also stationed in Xishu. I don't know if it's because he passed by the Wuling area this time, or if he returned to Lingnan on purpose!" Gao Yanghui's voice was faint, and he didn't know what her slightly smiling eyes meant. !
Master Chengyuan did not answer immediately. Instead, he turned slightly towards Liu Jixing. However, when he turned his gaze toward An Le Gong's Mansion, he looked at Gao Yanghui and Gao Yanghui with a smile: "The poor monk heard that Zhenjun had been in the Shu Palace for decades, and now An Le Gong has returned to Lingnan. I don't know what the truth is." Did you come here by road, or did you come to visit an old friend?"
There was silence immediately, because although Master Chengyuan did not say it clearly, the meaning was already too obvious. Because Sheng Yan's purpose of coming is unknown, as the Supreme Elder of the Holy Sect, and with his relationship with Meng Chang, his purpose of coming to Prince Xing's Mansion is naturally a little suspicious!
I originally thought that Master Chengyuan was only good at Buddhism and did not expect that he would go to Shu. His understanding of world affairs and his grasp of the overall situation of the world were obviously somewhat unexpected. Seeing Cheng Yuan's indifferent expression, Rao Sheng said he was an old antique. Seeing this scene, he couldn't help but laugh in surprise.
Seeing Liu Jixing, who came to watch as if he was thinking about Zen, he naturally did not expect that he would encounter such a thing. Although the Ghost Mother, Xia Qinghou and the Contract opposite, even the Jiuyin True Monarch, also had extraordinary means, Liu Jixing also knew that something else could happen at any time at this time!
"That's good! That's good!" Cheng Yuan looked at everyone without saying a word, but there was actually a trace of pity in his eyes. As a disciple of Buddhism, how could he not know the significance of state of mind to these practitioners.
Everything happens for a reason!
