For the vast majority of mortal monks, they are actually more humane.
Unless you have great perseverance, how can you compete with the temptations of the world?
This may be why many monks with profound spiritual practices are always in retreat, or often in deep mountains and old forests.
Except for living Buddhas like Daoji, most of those who have always been exposed in the secular world still cannot let go of the chaos of this world.
Even Fahai has always said that he is in the mortal world?
But both he and Daoji always have something they insist on in their hearts.
This is a uniquely human emotion, an experience that is difficult for immortals and Buddhas to feel.
Therefore, even though they have profound spiritual practices, they regard the righteousness of Lingshan Mountain as nothing, and would rather be ordinary monks in the world of mortals in the three realms.
The second lady had obviously never seen a monk with such firm faith as Master Tripitaka, so she had inappropriate thoughts;
And this Voss has been hanging out in a place where fish and dragons are mixed, and he has seen mostly dirty things.
Therefore, the second lady did not believe that she could not achieve good things with Master Tripitaka; and Voss was naturally convinced that the second lady of the Kou family was in cahoots with the monk of the Tang Dynasty.
It can be seen that even at the foot of Lingshan Mountain, this pure place of Buddhism seems to have a lot of scandals.
The junior brothers also felt bored after hearing this. Xiao Bailong sighed: "No wonder the emperor of Tianzhu has always disliked the Buddhist temples in the country and wants to reform them. Now he wants to introduce Confucianism into Tianzhu. I'm afraid this Tianzhu's The peaceful days will not last long."
Once it rises to the level of national politics and involves religious beliefs, even if it is dominated by the emperor of a country, a huge storm will inevitably happen.
As for the outcome, we still have no idea.
After all, Buddhism in Tianzhu is not like China. Buddhism is deeply rooted here, just like Confucianism is in China.
"Voss, it's getting late, you'd better go first." Julia knew that the second lady was in the meditation room, and the meditation room was actually not far from her attic. When the second lady was going back later, she would pass by. She is here. If she really catches him and goes back to Voss privately, I'm afraid he will make a big fuss.
The stepmother kept her father secret so secretly that she couldn't listen to her words at all. One of the reasons why the two brothers left home to study was to avoid the stepmother, out of sight and out of mind.
"Wait a minute." Voss stood still and said, "I have something to tell you, and then I'll leave."
"Then you have to hurry up." Julia said, "I'm afraid my stepmother won't stay with Master Tripitaka for too long."
Although what Voss said was exaggerated, Julia was not without brains. Even if the second lady really had that intention, I am afraid Master Tripitaka would not give her this opportunity.
Although she hasn't met Master Sanzang yet, Master Sanzang's reputation has long been spread throughout Tianzhu. He should be different from those sanctimonious people who deceive the world and steal their reputation.
Buddhist discussions often happen, and it's not like she has never seen it before.
In the past, those monks would never admit defeat even if they failed to argue the Dharma or scriptures. They would even slander their opponents in private and break out some shocking information.
She also loved hearing such stories back then.
But what about now?
Those eminent monks in Buddhist temples and Master Tripitaka were not simply at a disadvantage when discussing Buddhism, but were completely defeated.
But what were the rumors then?
It was they who were sincerely convinced of Master Tripitaka and bowed down to him, believing that Master Tripitaka was indeed an eminent monk from the Eastern Tang Dynasty.
It is not a shame to lose to Master Tripitaka. What is shameful is those who are not qualified to discuss Buddhism with Master Tripitaka.
Because there is also a rumor that Master Tripitaka only seeks eminent monks to discuss Buddhism, so those who have not been approached by Master Tripitaka naturally cannot sit still. Everyone rushes slowly, wishing to have their faces delivered to Master Tripitaka in person.
Again, true eminent monks don’t actually value these false names.
"Speak quickly." Julia urged him.
"Julia, let's go, let's go together."
Voss's words were also shocking, and even Julia was startled. She subconsciously asked: "Let's go? Where are we going?"
"As long as the two of us are together, where wouldn't it be better than here?"
Julia was silent for a few breaths before slowly speaking, "But this is my home."
She is not a young woman who has been dazzled by love. On the contrary, she has actually inherited the shrewd mind of her deceased mother, but she has not been deeply involved in the matter. In addition, the second lady is now very powerful in the house, so she also I don't want to see these two ladies all day long.
Out of sight, out of mind, so I live alone in the attic here.
This attic turned out to be her mother's library, which contained mostly her mother's books.
Voss was a wild boy. When he heard that Julia was unwilling to leave with him, he immediately felt impatient and said directly: "You are mine! Your father refuses to acknowledge me. Are you also ruthless?" What?"
"No, Voss." Julia suddenly became serious, "I'm not yours yet, but I also want you to know that I still acknowledge the marriage between the two of us, and I will find a way to get my father to agree to this matter. I I know you are anxious, but don’t be anxious yet.”
As soon as Julia finished speaking, she heard footsteps not far away. Julia immediately said: "Voss, let's go quickly, someone is coming."
Although Voss was reluctant, he still reluctantly left. When he said goodbye, he only left one sentence: "I will come again."
But before he could take a few steps, he was caught by Xiao Bailong.
"Who are you? Who are you?!"
His voice was loud, but it couldn't be heard at all. The Great Sage and the others naturally couldn't do such rough work.
"Boy, be honest." Xiao Bailong glared at him.
Just because of what he said slandering his master, Xiao Bailong didn't have any good impressions of him. If the senior brother hadn't specially ordered him, he would have had a good look at what Tang Buddhism is today.
Only then did Voss see the faces of these people clearly, and exclaimed: "Ah, it's you!"
"It seems you have recognized us." The Great Sage walked up to him with a stern look on his face: "Boy, tell me honestly, what are your intentions when you enter the Kou Mansion at night?"
Voss bit back: "You are the ones. Since you are the guests of the Kou Mansion, why are you staying uneasily in the Zen room and hiding here? Could it be that you are moving it for your master?"
Before Voss finished speaking, he felt the three murderous auras instantly envelope him. He suddenly felt chills. Not only was he unable to say the next words, but he almost bit off his tongue.
Although the words were not spoken, Voss was convinced in his heart that it was the second lady and Monk Tang who were living alone, and they, the disciples, came here in the middle of the night to avoid suspicion.
But just after this thought came to an end, he saw a woman walking in the direction he was running to. Who could she be if she wasn't the second lady of the Kou Mansion?
She didn't even stay in the meditation room?
Then I saw Julia and the second lady meeting face to face as they were about to return to the attic, and my heart tightened at that moment.
"Hey, Julia -" The second lady, who was originally in a bad mood, did not expect to meet Julia here. She was not resting in the attic in the middle of the night, but she was humming here. She must have had a private meeting with her lover.
Goblin.
Neither of the two women is a fuel-efficient lamp. The second wife is more experienced. Although she has not grasped the current situation, it does not matter.
This little hoof and the wild boy Voss obviously had an old relationship. Maybe they heard his footsteps and ran away first.
When the second lady saw Julia's cold expression, she didn't care, but asked angrily: "Aren't you asleep yet?"
Julia already knew the whereabouts of the second lady from Voss, and she chuckled and said, "Aren't you asleep too?"
The tone was slightly contemptuous.
Although these two ladies married into the Kou Mansion, they had nothing to do with it. The four brothers and sisters were born to the eldest lady of the Kou Mansion. They were never close to her, the stepmother.
The second lady was used to this, and she had never counted on these little ones, especially the Julia in front of her.
"I just saw a figure passing by, who are you talking to?"
"Really? You must have lost your eyesight." Julia spoke up against her stepmother, and she was not soft at all. "You, on the other hand, stayed up in the middle of the night, but you ran over here. Be careful that people see you."
"What did you say?"
"You know exactly what I'm saying." Julia took a step forward. Taking advantage of her tallness, she pressed the second lady's head, and forced her to the fence step by step. She said coldly: "Also, this is In my house, you have nothing to do with what I do in my house, so you should stay out of my business."
After saying that, Julia snorted coldly and turned away directly.
"snort!"
The second lady looked at Julia's leaving figure and immediately snorted coldly: "Little girl, your wings are really stiff, you dare to talk back to me."
The second lady didn't stay here too long. She always felt that there was something in Julia's words, and it was obviously about herself.
However, this girl is really not a good person. Relying on the love of her father and brother, she has always acted unscrupulously in the house, especially against herself. When she and the wild boy Vos were separated, it was obviously out of revenge.
"Tsk"
After the second lady left, the Great Sage looked at Voss beside him and said, "I really don't see what's so special about your boy that you can win the favor of the daughter of the Kou family."
Xiao Bailong also laughed and said: "Because he is shameless, poor and homeless, he wants to let people follow him to travel around the world and call him home all over the world."
Wu Jing also said in a low voice, "Don't be ashamed."
"You monks, do you know what love is?" Voss was obviously dissatisfied, "You are not allowed to insult the relationship between the two of us."
"Love? Don't open your mouth and keep talking about these empty words. It's not my old grandson who is talking about you." The great sage asked him: "I'm just asking you. If she really follows you, what can you give her? If I, my grandson, didn't say it Wrong, you can’t even take care of yourself, right?”
Watson was silent for a moment because he didn't know what to say. After a long time, he slowly said: "It's better than being locked in this cage. Come with me. I can give her freedom and she doesn't have to see the stepmother." face."
"Do you believe this?" Xiao Bailong crossed his arms and looked at the young man condescendingly. "It's not like you didn't see the scene just now. Based on her status as the daughter of the Kou family, do you think her stepmother is serious? Can you restrain her if you can? Even if it is as you said, she has no freedom in the Kou mansion, but she puts aside the wealth and wealth in front of her and goes through hard times with you. People have made sacrifices for your love, and yours? With just a few empty words, you want to trick this girl into following you?"
"How can you find such an advantage in the world?"
This is one of the reasons why Xiao Bailong wanted to capture this kid.
This kid's nature is not bad. If he is left alone, he may make mistakes in the future. Now that he has encountered it, he will be captured to give him a righteous perspective.
It was also when they met that Julia was more assertive and didn't faint after hearing a few words from him. If the two of them really formed a good relationship in the future, it was still unclear who would control whom.
Voss is numb.
He was actually preached by a group of monks about his "love" with Julia, but he heard that what they said was true and reasonable, and they spoke every word from the bottom of their hearts.
Yes, why?
Voss, who was still resisting at first, couldn't help but lower his head and began to reflect on what he had just said.
"Please give me some advice from the elders."
"Amitabha." The Great Sage imitated the Master and recited the Buddha's name. "Even though you have many shortcomings, this is the only one. The rest can be remedied by yourself."
"What is it?"
The Great Sage pointed to his heart: "Of course it's your sincerity."
Seeing that the master wanted to lead the second lady to the right path, several of their disciples set their sights on this melon boy. Although they met by chance, it was not a wasted trip. Staying in the Kou Mansion all day was boring. This boy must know exactly what good places there are in Tongtai Mansion, so he can be a guide.
Staying in this Kou Mansion lasted seven or eight days.
It took a long time to decide on the twenty-four monks who should be the Buddhist monks. Originally, many monks were unwilling to come, but when they heard that Master Tripitaka was co-organizing this consummation monastery, many monks, big and small, refused to come. Since.
There are many famous monks from this province and those who travel throughout the region.
Because too many monks came, everyone wanted to do it with Master Tripitaka. They almost got into a fight because they were competing for places.
In the past few days, the second lady also went to look for Fa Hai several times, but she always came in the mood and left in despair. Facing Master Sanzang, who was unable to get in, she used many tricks, but she couldn't seduce him. Master Tripitaka’s Zen mind.
On the contrary, why have you started reading Buddhist scriptures?
The second lady looked at a Buddhist scripture given by Master Sanzang and had already read half of it before she realized something was wrong.
Voss can be said to be full of energy these days, and he has become more and more mature. After being taught by several elders, he understood that he must not continue to hang out like this, otherwise, even if Julia marries him in the future, he will never be able to give her anything. happiness.
housekeeper.
In the past few days, the housekeeper suddenly found that he had become a marginalized figure. He was not used in the whole process of running the Perfect Dojo in the house.
The second wife, who had given him some kind of response in the past, was even more indifferent to him these days, and only focused her heart on the monk. If he hadn't been deeply involved, otherwise he would have wanted to go to the master to show her off. He reported it.
Miss Julia, on the other hand, has appeared frequently in the past few days, and even helped his father prepare for the Perfect Dojo. The projects she was responsible for were done in an orderly manner, which impressed Kou Yuanwai.
The monks wrote for three or four days, then selected a good time to start the Buddhist service——
Flags were raised, and golden flags were laid; candles were held together, and incense was burned to make offerings. Beat drums and cymbals. Play the sheng tube. Yun Gong'er, the sound of the horizontal flute is clear. Play it once, blow it once, and speak loudly and in unison to open up the scriptures. First settle the land, and then invite the divine generals. Documents were issued and worshiped at the Buddha statue.
Then Master Tripitaka was invited to open the forum to give a lecture. The officials and people in Tongtai Prefecture and surrounding counties knew that Master Tripitaka was giving a lecture today, so they came early to occupy seats and there was a lot of excitement.
Master Tripitaka taught some lectures on the Peacock Sutra, the Medicine Master Sutra and the Avatamsaka Sutra. One sutra was taught for one day and one night. After three full days and nights, it was considered a successful conclusion.
But the people obviously still have more to say. How many years has it been since an eminent monk preached like this?
Even when giving lectures on the sutras, it is obviously not possible to explain them in a simple and profound way like Master Tripitaka, so that ordinary people like them can understand the deep meanings in the sutras.
"Amitabha." After preaching the sutras and completing the ashram, Fahai was about to say goodbye: "The poor monk has been harassing me for many days. Now that the ashram is over, it's time to go to Lingshan Mountain."
(End of chapter)
