No wonder Fa Hai told them to be more polite.
Firstly, they are ugly, and secondly, they have criminal records.
Of course, they didn't take the initiative to cause trouble those few times... After all, the few people who debated scriptures with them were not senior monks of the temple, but were young disciples of the temple... It was naturally not very good to lose to the great sages for a while. Convinced.
People in Buddhism are very good at talking and speaking, and there will always be those who are not practicing well enough and can't help but make some negative and yang remarks.
However, the great sages are all masters who respect me a foot and I respect you a foot... It is indispensable to teach them an unforgettable lesson.
It just so happens that the Zen monk in front of me seems to be a high-spirited person... If he refuses to admit defeat, there may be a disaster.
However, Fahai only asked a few disciples to be gentle and did not impose too many restrictions on them.
After all, several of his disciples have been under his tutelage for more than ten years, and they know how to behave appropriately.
More importantly...mana and force are meant to make those restless people listen to reason.
If not, how could Confucius preach?
How does a Bodhisattva practice compassion in the three realms?
How could he, Fahai..., go through all the mountains and rivers?
Those who come are guests.
Not to mention Master Tripitaka, a famous Eastern monk who is spread throughout the three realms, even ordinary Buddhist believers and travelers who happen to pass by this place will not be turned away by his Buddhist temple.
Anyone who lives in the barren mountains and in the ten directions can rejoice, and that is exactly what it is.
Although he had decided to debate scriptures and discuss Buddhism, he did not start a battle just after entering the door... It was only after this Zen monk saw Master Tripitaka in person and talked with him face to face that he realized that the rumors he had heard were false. The divine monk from the East is not that kind of domineering person, he is clearly gentle and cultivated.
Even though he was the first to speak rudely, Master Sanzang remained calm as usual... This made him a little uncomfortable, as he felt that it was not the way to treat guests by using such a preemptive method.
Hearing that their master and apprentice had already finished their fasting meal, they were directly invited into the guest room, and after paying homage, they went to see the abbot, the master of the courtyard.
On the way.
"You idiot, why do you keep walking with your head down?" The Great Sage obviously asked knowingly.
Bajie was stunned for a moment, then realized that he had lost his composure. He smiled, touched his head and said, "It's funny... It's funny..."
Master Sanzang was also very famous. Knowing that they had entered the temple, no matter how big or small the temple was, regardless of whether they were permanent residents, hanging couches, elders, or traveling children, they came one by one, and even some pilgrims followed them. join in the fun.
The Zen master wanted to ask the monks to retreat, but was stopped by Master Tripitaka: "The poor monk is not a rare person. He occasionally has a little reputation. How dare he be arrogant? All the monks are here. At that time, I was discussing Buddhism with the abbot. It was just right. Speak freely...the importance of discussing Buddhism is communication, not victory or defeat."
Buddhism is vast, individuals have their own understanding, and there are naturally thousands of conditions in the world... Where can things be fixed and unchanging?
For Fahai, the realm of Buddhism may have different depths, but there is nothing right or wrong in itself...it's just that monks often misinterpret the original meaning of Buddhism and go astray.
Just like when he taught Buddhism to several disciples, except for Wu Jing, he never taught Tantric methods to Wukong and others... His method is so strong and strange that it is not easy even for Fahai himself to control it. , it is harmful and unhelpful to let these people, whose temperament is not stable in the first place, learn the tantric method.
On the contrary, Zen Buddhism, which focuses on understanding, is more suitable for them.
"Amitabha." The Zen monk said from the side: "You must also know the origin of our temple."
"I just read it in the classics, but I don't know if it's true."
"Yes...it doesn't count." The Zen monk said: "It turns out that this temple was given to Guyuan Temple by Savatthi State, also known as Gion. Because it was for the lonely elder to invite the Buddha to give sermons, and the floor was covered with gold bricks. It was renamed... but the current location is already a rebuilt temple, inheriting the previous name. There is also the Gion foundation site behind the temple... In recent years, if there is heavy rain, gold and silver beads can also drip out. Those who are blessed can pick it up.”
After hearing this, Bajie asked curiously: "Why do we need to rebuild?"
"Amitabha." The Zen monk said, "Human nature is greedy. This huge Buddhist temple is covered with gold bricks... What does the donor think?"
Everyone was silent. It was obvious that behind the extravagance recorded in words, there was also unknown blood and tears behind it.
...
Not long after, a group of people passed through the cloister and walked into the abbot. Next to the abbot, there was an old master of the abbot. Fahai had only seen him for the first time. Although he didn't have much magical power, he could still see that his Dharma was profound and deep in his heart. Secretly happy.
After the meeting ceremony, the guests and hosts were seated.
The monks who followed also entered the hall together, and now they all formally paid homage to Master Tripitaka.
After some pleasantries were over, the old master of the temple smiled at Master Sanzang and said, "Actually, our temple has to thank Master Sanzang."
"Dare you ask for details?"
"This mountain is called Baijiao Mountain, because there are many centipedes in the mountain, and the mountain is so long that it looks like a big centipede lying on its back. But it has always been a Taiping Mountain, but more than ten years ago, there were several centipedes in the mountain that have been around for many years. The old centipede has become a spirit and often hurts people on the road. Although it is not fatal, people dare not leave... It is also because there is a rooster crow pass at the foot of the mountain. But when the rooster crows, the centipede spirit recedes, and the centipede spirit recedes, and then the centipede can pass through. people."
Little Bailong felt strange after hearing this, and said to himself: "Although I saw a few big centipedes when I was exploring the mountain, I never saw any adult centipedes in the mountain?"
Sure enough, I heard the old monk explaining his doubts: "But some time ago, it was suddenly spread that Master Tripitaka was famous for subduing demons and exterminating demons. In addition, this mountain is the only way for Master Tripitaka to go west to Lingshan Mountain... Those old centipedes that became sperm abandoned the mountain and fled..."
"Traders who are not coming to visit, but they still follow their past habits and stay overnight in our temple when they arrive late, waiting for the rooster to crow."
"Amitabha." After listening to the old monk's explanation, Fahai frowned slightly and said with a little worry: "Once this demon is gone, it will harm many people on the road."
"Master, there is no need to worry." The old monk said quickly: "It is rumored that these goblins met Hui'an Walker not long after they left this mountain... Since they had not harmed anyone's life, they were captured and taken to Luojia Mountain in the South China Sea. It is expected that they were Enshrine it to the Bodhisattva."
It turns out that, since he was sent to the South China Sea, it would be fine.
It seems that the heels and feet of these centipede spirits are also quite extraordinary.
Perhaps their ability to become spirits was due to the influence of the Buddha's sermons back then.
It is also rare to see an eminent monk from China. The old master is in a good mood today and talks more... Originally, the monks were worried about his health, but now they see that the old master is more energetic... .I am even more worried.
Especially the Zen monk who brought Master Tripitaka and others in. He had been adopted by the old master since he was a child, and he had a deep affection... He was afraid that the old master would suddenly get involved, discuss Buddhism with Master Tripitaka, and then pass away.
This is actually one of the reasons why the monks in the temple were slightly hostile to Master Tripitaka at first.
Now that Fahai has met, he more or less understands their worries... Just looking at it with Fahai's eyes, the old master of the hospital is in good health and is often baptized by the accumulation of Buddhist teachings... At least there are still five more years left. Ten years of longevity.
Of course, if there are not so many records in the book of life and death, he will die early.
Or... according to the Buddhist teachings of the old monk, after death, one will not enter the underworld, but will go to the Western Paradise to enjoy happiness.
Then comes the frightening time of discussing Buddhism.
Different from the imaginary tense situations and quarrels, what everyone saw was that the two eminent monks, the old master and Master Tripitaka, spoke lotus flowers, repeatedly showed the vision of lotus flowers, and the sound of Buddha was thick and fell into the hearts of everyone one by one.
They finally knew why Master Tripitaka was called a divine monk. The word "eminent monk" was simply not enough to describe his Buddhist realm.
Although the old master already had profound insights into the Mahayana teachings, he was still at a disadvantage when faced with Master Tripitaka.
As Master Tripitaka said, this Buddhist discussion is not about winning or losing, but the collision and exchange of Eastern and Western Buddhism, ultimately forming a trend of integration.
The Buddha-nature emanating from those Buddhist golden lotuses was surrounding the two of them at this moment.
The Zen monk could see clearly that the Buddhist energy entered the master's body, and it seemed that the master's old body was gradually softening. The originally gray beard was also slightly stained with ink; the crotched body also became straight. sign. The saggy skin also regained its luster.
In particular, he saw that the Buddha's light that was originally going to be integrated into Master Tripitaka's body was also transferred into Master's body under the guidance of Master Tripitaka...
At this point, the Zen monk was even more convinced by Master Tripitaka.
I also regretted my previous villainous heart.
I thought: When I debate scriptures with Master Tripitaka’s disciples, let’s maintain an even situation.
No wonder he thinks this way, after all, no one believes how profound the Great Sage's Dharma can be.
Although Fahai said at the beginning that the monks in the temple could speak freely, once the two of them opened their mouths, the monks next to them really couldn't get in the conversation... even the abbot showed timidity.
Perhaps this disciple of the old master could make a few remarks, but since he had already agreed to debate the scriptures with the great sage and others, he naturally stopped talking now.
Here, Master Sanzang and the old master of the temple came to an end for the time being, and the Zen monk invited the great sages to start debating scriptures.
It was what he saw just now that made him change his mentality. His words were not aggressive, and the Great Sage would naturally not get angry. There was no smell of gunpowder between the two parties, and the scene was naturally much more harmonious.
Both Master Sanzang and the old master were very satisfied with this scene.
but...
Cried.
The Zen monk was shocked. He believed that Buddhism had been passed down by his master, but he still failed at the hands of the other party.
Although the scene seemed to end in a draw, Zen Monk knew very well...that Elder Sha showed mercy and supported him throughout the whole process, otherwise he would have been completely defeated.
But no matter what, this sutra debate was of great significance to the Zen monk. He learned a lot... As Master Tripitaka said before, Buddhism and sutras are inherently clearer with more debate.
The debate on Buddhist scriptures must come to an end. Even though the monks are still not finished, it is getting late at this moment...some monks have already made some noises in their stomachs.
The master of the old hospital called for Zhai... Bajie ate the most heartily, including steamed buns, vegetarian food, and noodle soup, which amazed everyone.
"I wonder how old the holy monk is? How can he have such profound Buddhist teachings?" The old master couldn't help but asked Master Tripitaka.
"Amitabha, a poor monk has lived in vain for forty-five years. Do you dare to ask the master of the old courtyard how long he lives?" Fa Hai also asked.
The old master of the courtyard, who was obviously much younger, made a Buddhist salute to Fahai: "I am so ashamed of myself for being such a foolish monk."
The old monk asked Master Sanzang for some advice on the Tang Dynasty. After Bajie finished fasting, he bowed to Master Sanzang again and said: "I shouldn't have labored with the holy monk, but this matter has been in trouble for me for many days." , I don’t know what to do... It just so happens that the holy monk is coming and I want to ask for advice.”
"Old Master, just say what you say."
The old master of the courtyard thought for a while and said: "We also invite the master monks and disciples to come together with Lao Na."
The old master of the temple stood up, holding a bamboo stick in his hand, and invited Master Tripitaka and his disciples to come out of the hall. Seeing that the monks from the temple wanted to follow him, he said, "You don't need to follow, just disperse."
"Where are you going?" Bajie asked.
"The foundation of Gion." The old master of the hospital replied.
Xiao Bailong then transmitted a message to his master: "Master, the strange things in the temple that the disciple mentioned before are located here."
After hearing Xiao Bailong's words, Fahai felt secretly vigilant in his heart.
The old master led everyone to the back door of the temple, took out the key and opened the door. When everyone looked over, they saw an open space with some rubble-strewn walls.
"I recall that in the past Tanasudatta once gave gold and treasures to help the poor and sick. Gion's name will be remembered through the ages. How can the elders accompany Jade Luo."
When Fahai saw this residual state, he felt inspired.
At this moment, a wisp of crying suddenly floated from the wind. Everyone was a person with sharp ears and eyes. Moreover, Fa Hai had been reminded by Little White Dragon beforehand... and they could guess what the strange thing that Little White Dragon said was related to this person. The difficulty mentioned by the old master was this sad voice.
"This cry..." Bajie, who has always been the most delicate in emotion, suddenly rubbed his eyes and said, "It's so sad. It makes me feel so sad, and I shed tears together without realizing it."
"Amitabha." The old master bowed deeply to Master Sanzang and said, "It is this difficult matter that has always been on my mind. The disciple is more than a hundred years old and knows a lot about people. Every time he is in meditation, he has seen After a few scenes... the sad things here cannot be clearly discerned by any non-spiritual monk, so I took the liberty to invite you here, and please forgive me."
"The president of the old hospital made a strong statement." Fahai has never been afraid of trouble. Rather than having trouble come to his door, he may be more afraid of not being able to solve it. "You might as well tell the whole story."
"On this day of the old year, when I was in the clear moon, I suddenly heard a gust of wind, and there was a sound of sorrow and resentment." The old master of the courtyard quickly explained to everyone, "When I hurriedly went to the Gion Foundation to take a look, I saw a beautiful and upright man. The daughter came out of thin air."
"That cry is indeed the voice of a woman." Ba Ring pointed to the front and said, "Master, do you want to go take a look first?"
"Elders, please come with me." The old master of the courtyard was leading the way and narrating at the same time: "I asked her at that time whose daughter she was? Why did she come here? But she said she was the princess of the king of Tianzhu. Because Watching flowers under the moon, blown by the wind..."
"Since she is a princess, why don't you send her back?" The Great Sage jumped to his side and said solemnly: "I see that you are not a lustful person."
"Elder Sun doesn't know something. I've been to the country several times to inquire...but I haven't heard anything about the missing princess. Now...I, Princess Tianzhu, am still planning to get married."
