I don’t know if the Confucian cultivation techniques from back then have been passed down? It’s not just an ideological concept without corresponding practice methods, right?
Zhao Qing thought secretly and thought of some famous Confucian scholars today besides Wang Tong, such as Liu Xuan, Liu Zhuo, Kong Yingda and others. It was estimated that these people should have the inheritance of Confucian skills.
It is said that the chief strategist of the Shuanglong Marshal Army was later in vain, and the origin of martial arts was relatively mysterious. Later, he also opened a Zhongli Academy, which seemed to be a Confucian school. You can see it in time.
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The collection of books in Laojun Temple is very complete, such as "Su Nv Jing", "Yu Fang Zhi Yao", "Secrets of the House", "Peng Zu's Cultivation of Nature", etc., as well as books on heavenly stars, yin and yang and five elements, and heresy in the world. There are quite a few.
Of course, what really gained Zhao Qing were some unique copies of Taoist scriptures that have never been circulated in later generations, as well as many early versions of later Taoist scriptures, which expounded the views of Taoist sages on "Tao" and "cultivation", and their influence on her. Generally speaking, the value is not inferior to the magical powers such as "Four Zhengtangang".
It has to be said that as a sect with a long history that was founded in the Eastern Han Dynasty, Laojun Guan has a very profound foundation. Even if it is not as good as Cihang Jingzhai, which is called the holy land of martial arts, it is not necessarily inferior to the Yingui sect, Tianshi Tao, and Shangqing sect. How many;
Although Zhao Qing had browsed a large number of classics in the previous worlds, many of them were lost or mutilated due to wars in the subsequent dynasties. At this time, he finally saw their true appearance in Laojunguan's collection of books, and for a while I was immersed in it and before I knew it, I stayed until night.
Putting down a simple Taoist scripture in her hand, she quietly floated out of the Sutra Collection Hall in the temple and came to the highest cliff of Cuiyun Peak in Mang Mountain. She overlooked the endless stretch of land under the cliff and looked across the sparse streets of Luoyang City. The lights reached the southern suburbs more than ten miles away.
It was a majestic temple built on a mountain, hidden deep among the trees. It had many palaces and a solemn atmosphere. It was the Jing Nian Zen Temple, which although not famous in the martial arts world, had a high status.
Regardless of whether the He's Jade is hidden in the monastery, trying the martial arts of Master Liao Kong in the monastery and understanding the secrets of this Buddhist sect's martial arts can be regarded as one of Zhao Qing's next goals.
I saw her clothes fluttering slightly, and she jumped straight down from the Cuiyun Peak, which was nearly a hundred feet high. Mingyu's aura and Gang's aura overlapped and unfolded, and she glided towards Luoyang City under the night, preparing to reach the city across the north and south. The Luo River, riding on the waves, leads to the south of the city by the shortest path.
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In the southern suburbs of Luoyang City, there are more than hundreds of buildings in the temple, which look like a Jing Nian Zen Temple in a small city. As the night gradually deepens, melodious bells can be heard floating down from the mountains.
A young monk who was thirteen or fourteen years old and had an unusual temperament raised his head and looked at the words "The one who enters is destined to enter" written on his forehead above the mountain gate and the couplets engraved on both sides. He felt peaceful in his heart and recalled his time in the city more than half a year ago. The scene of entering the gate of Higashi Pure Land Temple and becoming a monk.
Jing Nian Zen Temple, an ancient Zen temple first built in the Eastern Han Dynasty, was established more than 300 years earlier than the Pure Land Temple where I am. It is almost as old as the Baima Temple, the ancestral home of Chinese Buddhism. It is actually the largest in Luoyang and has the most complete Buddhist scriptures. of monasteries.
After I finished memorizing all the classics in the temple, my second brother, Changjie, specially greeted Master Bu'ai here and allowed me to go to the Zen monastery to copy Buddhist scriptures. I don't know how many volumes I can record in one night.
I heard that Master Liao Kong of Jing Nian Zen Monastery was a famous eminent monk in Luoyang City for decades. Every time he opened a forum to give lectures, he would attract crowds of people and attract attention from all directions. However, in the past twelve years, he has been closed behind closed doors. It seems that he is practicing some profound Zen method.
If you have the opportunity, you must ask this respected master for advice on some difficult questions in the Lotus Sutra and Vimalakīrti Sutra.
Xuanzang thought secretly in his heart, stepped into the mountain gate, and saw the first seven-room wide hall in the square behind the gate from a distance, as well as the light cyan cigarettes filled with birds soaring in the temple.
At the same time, more than ten feet away from him, Zhao Qing was walking in the Zen courtyard indifferently. He glanced at the handsome little monk not far away, and used "other minds" to detect the other person's face. identity, I was slightly surprised.
Is it actually Master Xuanzang when he was young? It turned out that he was currently a monk at the Pure Land Temple in Jianyang Gate in the east of Luoyang, and he wanted to copy Buddhist scriptures at the Jing Nian Zen Monastery. There were still twelve years before he went west to collect scriptures.
The Wisdom Master of the Tiantai Sect, Master Jiaxiang of the Sanlun Sect, Master Emperor Xin of the Huayan Sect, and Master Daoxin, the fourth ancestor of the Zen Sect, who are currently known as the four holy monks, are all powerful enough to compete with Ning Daoqi, and they are still in the "Yin Queen" Zhu Yuyan Waiting for masters;
During the prosperous Tang Dynasty, Master Xianshou, the Three Patriarchs of Huayan, whose martial arts and status were implicitly superior to that of Concubine Xuan, the master of Jingzhai Zhai who had already cultivated the "Zhiyin Wuji", had the ability to trigger other people's memories of past life reincarnations with the supreme Dharma, even if Even the Empress Wu Zhao is quite afraid, and she has probably surpassed the level of Grand Master;
Obviously, the truly famous eminent monks and virtuous men in Buddhism, especially those at the level of founders of various sects, are all top masters who started as masters, and have reached the level of perfection in martial arts and Zen.
In Tianzhu, Master Xuanzang received the supreme respect of the "Mahayana Heaven" and "Liberation Heaven". In Zhongyuan, he was the founder of Faxiang Sect. He combined the great achievements of Buddhism in Tianzhu and China. When it comes to the status of Buddhism and the cultivation of Buddhism, there is no doubt that Master Xuanzang Still above Jiaxiang, Dixin, Xianshou and others.
In the world of Huang Yi, there may be a supreme master who can break through the Buddha's teachings. He has reached the peak cultivation level of the Bodhisattva of the Ten Grounds, transcended the ordinary and become a saint, and is one of the highest realms in the history of Central Plains Buddhism.
Unexpectedly, when I went to Jing Nian Monastery to search for the Heshi Bi, I would actually meet Xuanzang, who was famous in later generations but was now just a young monk. It was considered a fate.
Zhao Qing was deep in thought and explored Xuanzang's situation at close range. He found that at a young age, he had good cultivation, extremely high qualifications, a photographic memory, and a naturally strong mental power. He couldn't help but get excited. Love of talent.
Speaking of which, Xuanzang's talent for practicing Buddhism was astonishing. If he had also practiced Taoist martial arts, would his achievements have been even higher?
The Buddhist scriptures he took back and translated from his journey to the west were all written down by Monk Sweeper and passed on to him directly. What would be the consequences?
With a slight thought in his mind, Zhao Qing lifted part of the mental shield from the outside world, casually pulled Xuanzang to his side, took him up to a height of twenty feet, and walked together to the depths of Jing Nian Zen Monastery.
"Little monk, I am about to enter the temple to visit Zen Master Lokong here. You should also go with me."
Leaping silently in the air with a concealment method that is unimaginable to ordinary people, she immediately saw the entire Jingnian Temple clearly. At the same time, she also sensed the strange fluctuations coming from the temple and confirmed the location of He's Bi.
The main buildings in the Zen courtyard are arranged in sequence on the central axis facing the temple gate. A platform square with a width of one hundred feet, made of white stone and surrounded by white stone railings, serves as the center of the Zen courtyard. The scale is complete and uniform.
All buildings are covered with three-color glazed tiles, and the color is like new. Among the three colors, the peacock blue is the most dazzling. They all have far-reaching eaves and high eaves corners, which together create a profound and solemn atmosphere like a temple, full of religion. of infectiousness.
In the middle of the White Stone Square, there is a bronze statue of Manjushri Bodhisattva, riding on the back of a golden lion, which is about two feet high. Next to the niches are the three Buddhas of Medicine Master, Sakyamuni and Amitabha, with colorful sculptures and gold ornaments, which are quite impressive.
On the four sides of the white stone platform, in addition to the four entrances and exits of the stone steps, there are five hundred Arhats evenly distributed. They are all made of gold and bronze. Each one has a different expression and posture, but whether they open their eyes and protrude their foreheads, or they hang behind the curtains, they all look the same. Lifelike, no different from a living person.
In just a moment, Zhao Qing discovered that the person who originally designed and cast these Arhats should be a Buddhist master. He intentionally or unintentionally displayed the profound skills in the Arhats' various postures. This may be related to the founder of the Zen Monastery, Tianseng. It implies a mysterious truth, similar to the Arhat statue in Dashi Temple in Chengdu, which was made based on Kumarajiva's hand-painted manuscript.
After a brief reflection, she understood the vast artistic conception of the former Celestial Monk who took it as his mission to study the world's religious sects and only hoped to discover the way of life and death. She also realized the profoundness of this unparalleled great master who was as famous as the Dini. Unpredictable cultivation.
The other buildings in the Zen courtyard, with the main hall on the axis as a whole, are distributed in all directions in an orderly manner, separated by forest roads. They not only have a deep, peaceful and tranquil atmosphere, but also a solemn and sacred atmosphere.
Everywhere in this temple does not follow the rules and has its own unique style. The most surprising thing is undoubtedly that the architectural decoration, despite its extremely gorgeous layout, can still give people a sense of simplicity and simplicity. It can be said that the Buddhist spirit of Zen is hidden everywhere.
Taking a closer look at the layout of the entire Zen courtyard, Zhao Qing deeply realized the Taoist principle of "everything is inside and everything is done outside", and he had a better understanding of Xiaoyaozi's mysterious stone carvings of "using form to communicate with spirit". Aware of the commonalities between Buddhism and Taoism.
At the same time, a mysterious and mysterious feeling of calm naturally arose in her heart, and she sensed the He's Bi that was located deep underground behind Baishi Square, and the mysterious truth of the universe hidden deep in the Bi.
The smaller copper palace three years later has not yet been built, but there is what looks like a temporary wooden pavilion. A deep pit was dug in the ground, and several layers of copper plates were cast at the entrance of the pit. The giant bronze bell serves as a barrier to the extraordinary power of He's jade.
Despite this, Zhao Qing could sense even the Temple of War, which was blocked by formations thousands of miles away. This copper plate, which was only a few feet thick, naturally did not play the role expected by the people in the monastery, allowing her to discover the Heshi Bi. s position.
Ten feet away from the wooden pavilion, there is a main hall where monks hold evening classes. The sound of chanting and chanting is melodious, as if coming from an unknown distance, spreading throughout the temple.
In addition to the He's Bi that has been passed down through the ages, on the left side of the wooden pavilion, on an ancient stone path with bamboo trees planted on both sides, two approaching auras that seemed to merge with the heaven and earth also attracted Zhao Qing's attention.
One of them contains a profound Zen spirit that is almost completely inward and inward, and has a silent and reserved taste that is indescribable; the other one contains the ethereal fairy spirit, which is both active and quiet. The soul gives people an indescribable strange feeling.
The first one should be Ling Kong, the Zen master of Jing Nian Zen Temple. There is another person, could it be Fan Qinghui, the contemporary master of Cihang Jingzhai, who also came to the Zen courtyard?
The spiritual cultivation of these two people is very good, and they possess the "Jing Nian Zen Book" and "Cihang Sword Code" inherited from the heavenly monks and nuns, which are enough to be the targets for me to try tonight.
Zhao Qing was deep in thought, and Xuanzang, who looked a little panicked and curious, fell from the air. He happened to arrive in front of the sealed door of the wooden pavilion, but did not immediately break the door to search for the He family in the pavilion. Bi.
She just stood there quietly, looking towards the stone path on the left, and saw the true appearance of Fan Qinghui and Liao Kong, the two current leaders of Buddhism. It transferred to Xuanzang, revealing his figure.
Zen Master Liao Kong of Jing Nian Monastery looks like a young and handsome monk under forty years old, but in fact he is a rejuvenated old monk in his eighties or nineties, wearing a yellow inner robe and a brown jacket. In particular, he showed his aloof posture like standing out from the crowd.
He has a slender figure and a straight nose, which makes him look very individual. The curved curve of his upper lip and the slightly upturned lower lip add to a certain indescribable charm. Embedded in his slender face, he is both very beautiful and leisurely.
He has a broad jaw and a beautiful face with an unearthly aura. His expression is neither weak nor domineering, but comfortable and natural.
The most unforgettable thing about him is his pair of deep and unfathomable eyes, which can make anyone unable to predict the depth of his eyes and not dare to underestimate them.
Next to Ling Kong, there was a nun with delicate features and beautiful eyes who looked nothing special at first glance and was wearing a gray cotton robe. She seemed to be in her thirties, but her plain jade face gave people a glimpse of the world. There was no and could not be any vicissitudes of feeling that could move her.
The bald head with all the black hair, especially the clear outline of her face, which is as clear as the undulating mountains and rivers, is so beautiful that it is unbelievable, making people forget the worldly world, as if thinking about other worldly things again, it is a great thing for her. Disrespectful behavior.
Having accumulated for many years in the realm of "telepathy" in the "Cihang Sword Code", Fan Qinghui's spiritual sense based on the fairy fetus is particularly keen. The moment Zhao Qing's unconcealed eyes fell on her, he saw her in turn. The presence.
She was a young girl of about fifteen years old. She naturally exuded an ethereal temperament similar to that of the practicing swordsman, but she could not smell any smell or hear any sound at all, and could not sense or control her at all.
She seemed to be simply standing there, but it was just an illusion, like a projection falling from a higher level of the universe. It was difficult to be touched by all human means, giving people a tranquil and transcendent sacred feeling.
A large incense burner was placed in front of the Manjushri Shrine in White Rock Square. The burning sandalwood was sending out a large amount of fragrance, permeating the entire space. However, Fan Qinghui's mind not far away did not calm down at all. The deeper I get, the more depressed I become and want to vomit blood.
This otherworldly night visitor in front of her was specifically staying at the door of the wooden pavilion where the He family's jade was hidden. In the mental battle just now, she encountered a setback for the first time since her debut, and her purpose was self-evident. , obviously coming for this rare and rare treasure.
It can be inferred from this that the martial arts cultivation level of the visitor is so high that it is at least comparable to the level of "clear sword heart" in the "Sword Code" and has reached the level of the great master of the world. Therefore, he dares to enter the holy land of Buddhist martial arts alone. One of the Jing Nian Zen Temple even challenged Lord Kong Chan and her.
The other party looks so young, but can possess such shocking cultivation. Is it because he has a rejuvenating skill, or is it because a great master of the previous generation has awakened the wisdom of his past life?
Thinking of this, Fan Qinghui's face lit up with a holy light, and he quickly took two steps forward. Immediately, an extremely fierce momentum surged towards Zhao Qing, who was ten feet away. With a "clang" sound, the strap on his back was The ancient long sword hanging has been unsheathed, tightly held in his hand, pointing at the opponent from a distance.
Only a moment later, Liao Kong, whose perception was limited due to practicing "closed mouth Zen", also noticed the sudden appearance of Zhao Qing in front of him. He was suddenly startled and had a similar feeling to Fan Qinghui. I can't help but feel very scared.
Since he did not carry the bronze bell as a weapon with him, he knew that the strength he could exert was subject to certain limitations. When fighting against masters of the same level, there would be several subtle flaws in defense, which was by no means a big one. The opponent of the Grandmaster level enemy.
Thinking of this, Ling Kong's profound Zen spirit lingering around his body no longer converged inward, and his breath became extraordinarily majestic. He loudly announced the Buddha's name in a soft and generous voice, and calmly said: "Poor monk Ling Kong, the benefactor pays a night visit. Are you here at the Zen Garden for the Heshi Bi?"
It is hard for anyone to imagine that he would make such a decisive decision, breaking the silence he had practiced for many years just to meet Zhao Qing, who was unknown in the world, for the first time.
And at the moment when Kong Kong's voice sounded, the main hall where monks were doing evening classes not far away suddenly fell silent, and the chanting stopped suddenly. One after another, the monks walked out of the hall with their palms clasped together. Although there were many people, they Not a sound was heard, not even the sound of breathing.
Led by four tall and burly monks in blue robes and holding Zen staffs weighing more than a hundred kilograms, more than two hundred old and young monks with varying degrees of martial arts walked straight towards Baishi Square and neatly raised their heads to the sky. Looking everywhere, waiting for his next instructions.
In Zhao Qing's perception, the four guardian kings headed by them all have profound skills that are even better than Hou Xibai's. The other more than two hundred monks' martial arts are also second-rate and first-class. Once they join forces, even if they are many master-level masters, He also had to run away.
Because it was clear that Master Kong Chan had broken the "closed-mouthed meditation" that he had practiced for twelve years because of the visitor, although these monks remained silent, they all showed their dissatisfaction with her and formed a group. A faintly oppressive aura.
