Late at night, Meng Changzheng was sitting in front of the desk, checking the progress of the work reported on various reforms.
There are many supporters and many opponents. This matter is also thanks to the Wu family's mediation to solve the cooperation problem of other clans. It's just that a piece of cake was drawn today, but it will not be so easy to cash it in the future.
It doesn't matter if you think about it, Zhu Laosi even painted cakes for his son, what does it mean to him? Wu took the bait and naturally couldn't get off the boat. As long as he followed the innovation, he would be one of his own. If he could really get to that point, he could allow them to do so. So what about the future.
When Meng Chang was thinking about many things, his vision suddenly changed.
The dim candlelight disappeared, replaced by endless light.
"???"
Meng Chang suddenly woke up and was about to get the Qi Ax and Jing Salamander from the weapon rack, but unexpectedly there was nothing around him. There was nothing in this light, only endless light shining on him. What was even more amazing was that even Not even a shadow can be seen.
"Why would an expert make such a joke with me? Fellow Taoist, is it too much?"
The surroundings were empty, and no echo could be heard. A sudden bright heavenly sound sounded in my ears.
"There are eight sufferings in life: birth, old age, illness, death, separation from love, not being able to get what you want, resentment and hatred, and the raging of the five yin. If you think about it, little friend, is there a way to get rid of it?"
Meng Chang's face was as calm as dead water, but his heart was full of turmoil. If anyone in Meng Di listened to this sentence, they wouldn't have many associations, but Meng Chang was different. Not only could he understand it, but he could also guess what was behind it. Who was it that quietly pulled him into the endless light?
Who is there across the street? Either Zhunti or Jieyin, if according to the development at this time, Buddhism has not yet been established, and Western religion is the predecessor of Buddhism, these eight sufferings are the theory of the eight sufferings that are often discussed in Buddhist debates. He should not have been born at this time, and he will also be in later generations. I learned a lot about it.
How to get rid of the eight sufferings? He understands the Eight Sufferings of a Hammer, and he knows what these mean, thanks to Journey to the West and Master Xuanzang. He is not a monk, so how can he argue?
However, why would the other party pull him into such a ghostly place to debate scriptures on a whim?
"My little friend, do you have a way to escape the eight sufferings?"
The brilliant sounds seemed to come from all directions, and he could not figure out the direction, nor could he hear the joy or anger. Meng Chang only felt that there was a huge word "danger" on his head. If he avoided answering, it seemed that a great disaster would befall him. , with his scalp numb, he had no choice but to hold his neck and ask back.
"I wonder which great immortal is here in person?"
No reply...the sense of crisis is getting stronger...
"Where do the eight sufferings come from in life? The so-called eight sufferings are nothing but blessings and misfortunes. They are only brought by people themselves, and the rewards of good and evil follow them like a shadow."
"Your solution is wonderful, but it is full of Taoism and is inconsistent with what you are doing. What I want to ask is your solution?"
Mengchang couldn't help but rolled his eyes, and almost wanted to reply, "Buddha is the Tao."
If this sentence is put from a purely historical perspective, it is not very accurate, but if it is in the world of Fengshen, different paths lead to the same destination. In the original text, both Jieyin and Zhunti are disciples of the Zixiao Palace, and the Buddha originated from the Tao.
But obviously, this kind of answer is not what the great master wants to hear. He just wants to hear what he wants to hear, and let him answer in the way of debating the scriptures, instead of using the Supreme Sensation to sophistry and the Taoist scriptures. Debate Buddhism.
This powerful man was not grand and only allowed Mengchang to argue with him in the areas he was good at.
After thinking for a moment, Mengchang continued: "There are eight sufferings in life, which are inherent with us like a shadow. We should get rid of evil thoughts and act with righteous thoughts. If there is no birth, there will be no suffering of birth. If there is no meaningless skin, there will be no suffering of old age and illness. If there is no meaningless disillusionment, there will be no death. If you don’t have little love and have great love, you will love the pain of separation; if you have no desires and no demands, you won’t have the pain of not getting what you want, and the pain of resentment and resentment; if you have a clear mind, see your nature, and see your true self, you will avoid the blazing of the five yin!”
After a moment of silence in the light, the bright voice came up again: "Since we are born with it, how can we overcome it?"
"There is no need to restrain it, just let it take its course. Life is a journey of cultivation, self-cultivation and self-cultivation, and habits and habits, so why do you have to do it deliberately? I am who I am, and I am not myself. If the opportunity comes, I will naturally be able to see my true self. If the opportunity does not come, you should cultivate yourself and have a compassionate heart to save the world!"
"No, that's not right. If you want to let nature take its course, then just do whatever you want. Why do you need to cultivate your habits and find your true self?"
"Master Taoist, why should you insist on seeing and knowing me? Cultivate good deeds, do good deeds, wait until you can untie the golden rope, break the jade lock, and know that I am who I am today."
"Then why should we practice good deeds and do good deeds? It is extremely difficult to save oneself from the sea of suffering, so how can we save all sentient beings in the world?"
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No, we can't go on. No matter how deep this topic goes, there will be new problems. The truth is unclear, and he can't convince a powerful person who has his own theoretical system. If he continues to go around, he will probably be arrested as a monk in Lingshan. Monks, only by studying those Buddhist principles and knowledge can you give the answer.
He must return to his home turf and use the thoughts of hundreds of schools of thought, otherwise his practice will not be "sophistry" by relying solely on Buddhism.
"Therefore, Meng Chang is saving all sentient beings, doing one good deed and achieving one good result. He does not seek the result of saving all sentient beings, but in the process of saving all sentient beings, he seeks peace of mind. Peace of mind leads to clear aspirations, and clear aspirations lead to insight into the true self. This This is my way, and it is also Mengdi’s way of educating and transforming all sentient beings.”
"It is better to save all sentient beings than to save me alone. The detachment of one person is only Meng Chang's detachment. The detachment of all sentient beings is the path to ultimate happiness in Meng Chang's heart."
"Good, great good! This is what everyone says like a dragon, but you deserve the praise of a benevolent and virtuous king from the people of Meng."
In the endless light, Master Zhunti walked out with a smile, lotuses growing every step of the way, the Buddha's light behind his head, and the green leaves of Bodhi emerging in front of him.
"Pindao's last two questions are: Why save sentient beings? How to save sentient beings?"
"How can you preach if you don't save sentient beings? If you only save yourself, why would the Taoist priest show up and preach to me?"
"..."
Taoist Zhunti was speechless. What the little friend said was reasonable. If he could truly transcend by just cultivating his body, he and his senior brother wouldn’t have to work so hard to prepare for the three religions. He shouldn’t have appeared at this time. Here, all you need to do is practice silently on the Lingshan Mountain.
Everything is for the great prosperity of the Western religion. Only with the great prosperity of the Western religion can they occupy a place in the future with the help of heaven and earth.
It's just that what the little friend said about saving all sentient beings gave him a big reminder. Perhaps, just letting the disciples work behind closed doors and poaching people one by one is not only hard work, but also always being looked down upon by others. If he can really save all sentient beings, , if people come to believe Western teachings on their own, isn’t that much faster than trying to persuade people to do so?
"As for how to deal with it, haven't you seen what Meng Chang did, Taoist Master? If you practice benevolence, legislate laws, overthrow the old system, educate the people, and eliminate the distinction between high and low, won't all living beings be equal? To save all sentient beings?”
"Taoist Priest, don't you think that what Meng Chang did is the way to get rid of the eight kinds of suffering?"
Taoist Zhunti raised his eyebrows. This guy obviously wanted to do something innovative. He forcibly distorted the truth and wanted to have anything to do with his Western teachings?
"It's so difficult for all living beings to be equal. You are just a little Meng man now. What you have done is difficult to reach the heavens. Do you still want to influence the world as a little Meng?"
"If you have a city, you will save it. If you have a country, you will save a country. There is no road in the world. If there are many people walking, won't this road be open? If everyone doesn't walk, they are all waiting for others to shed their blood. If we just sit back and enjoy the success, who else in this world will be willing to dig mountains and build bridges to lay a solid foundation for the foundation of eternity?”
What a loud tone! !
"There is no way out in this world. Aren't you afraid of death?"
"If you die for the sake of the world and all sentient beings, what should you be afraid of?"
"Buddha Infinite Life! You are a person of great wisdom and long-cherished wishes. Your moral character is higher than that of the world. Therefore, poor people should respect you."
"I am a poor Taoist, Taoist Zhunti, and I have met little friend Meng."
Meng Chang was shocked and at a loss. Seemingly seeing the endless admiration in the saint's heart, Meng Chang immediately bowed and saluted.
"I don't know that the boy is acting arrogantly in the presence of the saint. I ask the saint not to blame the boy for being arrogant!"
As expected of a benevolent and virtuous man, with thoughtful etiquette and brilliant insights, Zhunti liked him more and more as he watched, and couldn't help but speak out.
"Meng's man, you have a fate with me in the West. Are you willing to join my Western religion?"
"..."
Can you say you don't want to? It seems that if the world line goes on the right track, this sentence will at least trick the two golden immortals Duobao, Kong Xuan, and Chanjiao. If you say no, will you be beaten up by Saint Chunti and then forcibly subdued? ?
"This... the saint has learned so well. Thanks to the saint, I am very happy. But why do I have to join the religion for this enlightenment? Meng Chang is already educating the world."
"Huh? What do you mean?"
"Sage, how can you know the eight sufferings of the world without joining the world? Only by joining the world can you have enlightenment, and only by enlightenment can you see the true self. Not everyone is like you, saint, who can know it from birth. If we don't experience the eight sufferings, how can we tell the world how to escape from the eight sufferings? ?what do you think?"
As a saint, he may not be able to know this from birth, otherwise he would not have discovered this kid now, but what this kid said is indeed reasonable.
"How to join the WTO? How to spread the doctrine after joining the WTO?"
Meng Chang pretended to be in deep thought, and after thinking for a moment, he slowly said: "If the Western teachings only save one person, I don't want to join it. If the saint is willing to save everyone in the world and join the religion, regardless of high or low, and holds the idea that all living beings are equal, I will." Be a pioneer in protecting the Dharma and spreading benevolence to the world."
"But what you are doing is more like strict laws and policies to govern the people and the country. How can it be related to my Western religion?"
"Master Taoist, our Western religion should not only be compassionate, but also have angry eyes. What is benevolence? Human nature is evil, and it is benevolence to lead people to do good, but how difficult is it? If we regulate it with laws, we can break the worldly prejudices. , in this way, we can directly eliminate the need for enlightenment and achieve equality for all living beings! All the people in this world are just mere mortals. Meng Chang cannot solve these difficulties and obstacles. How can you, a saint, not do it?"
Yes, Mengchang is just a mortal and cannot suppress everyone, but who is he? The West teaches saints, do these mortals still dare to wield swords against saints?
"Very good, but Meng's men can't do it overnight. Everything should be done step by step, otherwise they will lose their hearts. Even if they are saints, they can't interfere too much in the human world and do their own thing."
"Thank you, saint, for your mercy!" Meng Chang looked very happy. Seeing Zhunti nodding with a smile, he breathed a sigh of relief in his heart. However, if you want the horse to run, you are not allowed to give the horse grass?
So Mengchang let out a long sigh, which made Taoist Zhunti extremely confused.
"Why does Meng's man sigh?"
Meng Chang looked sad and looked at Taoist Zhunti affectionately: "I am just a little clever, but I can win the trust of a saint. Meng Chang is naturally moved. It is just a matter of mortals. If there is too much movement, I will not explain it." My disciples are looking for trouble for me, but I am alone, how can I compete with all the immortals?"
Having said this, the Zhunti Taoists were also quite helpless. Without the Chan Jiao and Jie Jiao, their Western religion would have been preaching all over the Central Plains, so why would they have to settle in the barren land of the West? Preaching is a good thing, but as Meng Chang said, what if the disciples of the two religions block it?
You can't just start a war with it rashly. The teacher has already said that Western religion is on the rise, so why should I get into trouble and rush to join the battle of the Conferred Gods?
"Perhaps there is a plan that can be used."
"Oh? Meng's man, please tell me, what can I do?"
"You don't think it's better than this. Northern Territory is affected by strange beasts from the mountains and seas. There are many monsters gathering in many mountains, forests, fields, and rivers. The saint can use this excuse to send his disciples to our Northern Territory to subdue demons and eliminate demons and keep the peace of the world. He can use this to arrange believers. Come to Meng and stand firm first, so that the people will remember the kindness of the Western religion."
"I will then send a group of disciples to hide their identities, pretend to be Mencius, and secretly spread our religion's method of universal enlightenment. In this way, we will not touch the fundamental interests of the two religions, but we can also secretly educate them. When the two religions react, I will Western believers have already penetrated deeply into the people, how can they still go the other way and kill all our people?"
Zhunti stroked his beard and laughed: "Hahaha, the Meng family is still smart. He deserves to be the Western Bodhisattva of good deeds, benevolence and righteousness. This is a very good plan!"
"Fortunately, with the help of Meng Meng, my Western education is even more powerful."
"If my teaching can bring glory to the world, I am willing to use my Bodhisattva status to protect your true spirit from death and enjoy the light of Lingshan forever."
"In this case, men of the Meng family should remember their true intentions, do more good deeds, and perform more righteous deeds. When your life is over, I will save you and return to the bliss of the Western Heaven."
"Thank you, saint."
After talking about everything, he seemed to have thought of something. Taoist Zhunti moved his fingers, and a piece of emerald green leaf appeared in his hand and handed it to Mengchang.
"This is the leaf of my seven-wonderful treasure tree that protects the way. The universal bodhisattva of good deeds can carry it with him. Your bloodline is extremely special. Although we saints cannot see it clearly, we can sense the many influences you have on the heaven. The power of cause and effect is extremely entangled.
This treasure can not only protect the purity of your spiritual platform, but also prevent other saints or Taoist friends from spying on you. "
"If there are difficulties in the future, it will bring your true spirit back to the spiritual mountain to protect your true spirit from death."
This time Mengchang was really happy. He thought it was a disaster, but he didn't expect that there would be blessings. It turns out that blessings and disasters go hand in hand: "Mengchang thanked the saint."
"No need to thank you. Remember your mission and be careful in everything you do. However, even I can't see your bloodline clearly. It's really weird. There seem to be many bloodlines mixed and entangled."
"You should use it with caution in the future. There is still a powerful curse in your bloodline. It seems to be suppressing his original ability. He has so many magical powers that he can practice like an evil ghost. It's a pity that I am not good at this. In the future When my senior brother comes out of seclusion, Pindao will ask him to use the lotus platform to reshape your bloodline's true body and turn the human body into the body of a dragon and elephant, so that this unknown cursed bloodline can be dissipated."
Mengchang's heart trembled, and he nodded his thanks calmly.
Immediately, Taoist Zhunti flew westward with great satisfaction.
"Senior brother can't come out of seclusion, hahaha, it's fitting that the Western religion will flourish. When he comes out of seclusion, Pindao will give him a big surprise."
The endless light gradually dissipated. After the strong light subsided, Meng Chang's eyes were pitch black, and he was still a little uncomfortable with the dim night.
But at this time, he didn't care much and immediately shouted: "Meng You, Meng You!"
A response came from outside the door: "Master, Meng You is here."
"Go to Chuan Xin Ping to see me."
"Well, my lord, it's late at night right now!"
"It's an urgent matter. Go quickly. If you, Brother Xin Ping, resort to the laws of the world at night, it will be too late!"
"promise!"
The footsteps outside the door gradually faded away, and Meng Chang sat slumped on the ground, his back already soaked. This joke had gone viral. There was something wrong with this Taoist Zhunti. Why did he suddenly become "destined" for him in the middle of the night? Fortunately, he reacted in time, otherwise tomorrow morning, he, the Lord of Mengdi, might go to Naling Mountain to be the universal Bodhisattva of good deeds.
Mengchang looked at the dim candlelight and fell into deep thought.
Preach? It's not impossible, but he has to work hard. The Western Sect must be on the platform for innovation, and he must help him in the Conferred God War. Otherwise, Meng Chang will not let them follow behind to pick up peaches.
If the Western Sect can contribute, it can be used to great effect. Whether it is taking them to Beihai after the beginning of spring, or to guard against the powerful opponents of the Second Sect of Interpretation and Interpretation in the future, these people can really be used temporarily.
If you have the ability, go ahead and preach, but you cannot preach with the original teachings.
Thinking of this, Mengchang lost all sleep, destroyed all the "Mencius Fa" he had originally written, and wrote furiously on the new bamboo slips, excitedly changing the "New Mencius Fa". Anyway, Confucianism had not yet been integrated into the world at this time. Confucianism and Buddhism combined with Buddhist thought made Meng Chang change his mind.
In other words, since we have achieved this, why do we need to wait a hundred years for the era of contention of a hundred schools of thought to debut again?
Keep on trying to save your life, I'm not a monk, the plot requires it, any similarities are all coincidental, keep reading, I don't understand Buddhism, let's just look at it, thank you!
(End of chapter)
