Dahua respects Taoism but does not suppress Buddha. Therefore, even though Taoism is at its peak, it does not hinder the continuous spread of Buddhism.
The Boluo Temple was built just over 200 years ago, but it has produced three eminent monks: Master Hongyi, Zen Master Duku and Zen Master Qingshui. Now it is as famous as Kuchan Temple and Liuzhuo Temple, and is also known as one of the "Three Famous Temples in Dahua" . The old monk Tianye in the temple is the direct disciple of Zen Master Qingshui and the most famous Zen master in the world.
On the 10th, 20th and 30th day of every month, the old monk Tianye would open an altar in the temple and give Zen lectures. On these three days, Boluo Temple was often crowded with pilgrims and Buddhists, which was a grand occasion in Chengdu.
"Master, everyone in the world regards you as the master of Zen. Could you please tell me what Zen is?" In the crowd, a young man in brocade clothes stood up from his seat, held the Buddha's bow and asked.
The old monk Tianye smiled and signaled to the young master in brocade clothes. When he returned to his seat and sat down, he said: "Buddha saves people from suffering and encourages people to do good. Buddha shows people Zen. People know that Buddha is because of Zen. People can understand because of Buddha. Participate in Zen." You can understand suffering and get rid of it, you can find tranquility in chaos, and you can gain supreme wisdom. From this, Zen is the thinking of the Buddha."
"Zen is Buddhist thinking...Zen is Buddhist thinking..." Mr. Jinyi recited it four or five times in succession, then smiled heartily, stood up and praised, "Master is worthy of being a master of Buddhism. The profoundness of Zen principles is truly unparalleled in the world. I, the younger generation, since As a child, I never knew "what is Zen". Although I asked eleven famous monks, I still couldn't figure it out. I have heard about the reputation of Zen in Boluo Temple for a long time, so I came here today to solve this puzzle. I didn’t expect that the master’s four words, ‘Zen is Buddhist thinking’, have already cleared up the doubts, which is really admirable.” After saying that, he bowed deeply. After the ceremony, he turned over and jumped out of the crowd, smiling and drifting away.
"A member of the Xu family in Ruozhou?" A heroic woman sitting under the altar turned her head and looked in the direction where the Jinyi Master was leaving, frowning and muttering.
"Sister Yun, what did you say?" The girl in pink clothes sitting on her left vaguely heard the voice and asked blankly, "What's the Xu family?"
Yun Xiaomeng glanced at her sideways and scolded: "Don't listen carefully to Master Tianye's Zen lectures, just listen to what I say!"
Yi Qingxin took Yun Xiaomeng's left arm, smiled sheepishly, and didn't ask any more questions.
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Zhan Ming and Zhan Wei left the Hall of Eternal Life side by side. Today is thirty. Taoist Zhan Wei came to Zhenwu Temple early in the morning, and he and Zhan Ming happened to offer the morning incense to the ancestor.
"Senior Brother, have you heard about the Emperor of Jue Kingdom?" Zhan Wei asked, tilting his head as he walked.
"It can be said that everyone in the world knows about this matter, and I naturally got the news a long time ago." Zhan Ming walked slowly all the way, and after taking a few steps, he simply stopped and said seriously that Zhan was the Taoist, "This matter must have been done by Master. Everyone in the world I will never find another person with such skill." After saying this, his face was a little excited and a little worried, and he paused for a long time before saying, "I wonder what happened to his old man? Logically speaking, most of this is It’s been months, Master should have come back long ago.”
However, Zhan Wei did not look worried at all, and said with a calm smile: "Brother, you are too worried. With Master's martial arts, who can hurt him? Moreover, the news came that Master has come out of the palace, and the Jue people searched Yin Yang We couldn’t find the city, so what are we worried about? Master hasn’t come back yet, so I think he took advantage of the opportunity to travel around the mountains and rivers. Isn’t it the same with Grand Master and his elders?”
Zhan Ming responded "Yes" in a deep voice, his face still a little solemn.
Seeing that Zhan Ming didn't seem to listen to what he said, Zhan Wei said again: "Besides, I made a divination this morning, and it seemed that there was a sign that the master would look back." Although he said this, his tone was not very sure.
"Oh, that's great! Before Master came down the mountain, his beard and hair suddenly turned white. I was always a little worried. Alas, if I had known that Master was going to assassinate the Emperor of Jue, I would have gone with him." Zhan Ming He frowned and sighed.
He has followed Qingxuan since he could remember, not only treating him as his teacher, but also treating him as his father. If he didn't see him look back, he would feel uneasy every day.
"Senior Brother, where can I break into the Jueguo Palace if I want to? Although you and I are not weak in martial arts, we can't be of much help." Zhan Wei comforted him, "The prediction I made this morning was done by Shanglixia." There is a 'hexagram', which should be interpreted as 'the return of all things'. After thinking about it, it seems to be the meaning of the disciple's return, doesn't it mean that the master is looking back?"
"I hope so!" Zhan Ming suddenly felt much more relaxed and sighed, stroking his beard.
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"The same is true for all sentient beings whose minds are untainted. Wandering thoughts are dirty, but not having false thoughts is pure; being upside down is dirty, not being upside down is pure; taking what I am is dirty, not taking what I am is pure. All dharmas cannot arise and cease, as in Illusions are like lightning, all dharmas do not treat each other, and even a single thought cannot be held; all dharmas are seen in vain, like a dream, like a flame, like the moon in water, like an image in a mirror, arising out of delusional thoughts. Those who know this are called following the law; Those who know this are called good understanding." The old monk closed his eyes, twisted his beads, and recited slowly, "If you live in the past, your past life has ceased; if you live in the future, your future life has not yet come; if you live in the present, your present life has no place to live. As the Buddha said. You are now born, old and destroyed. If you are recorded as having no birth, then no birth is the correct position. In the correct position, there is no record. If you are recorded as being without birth, it is as if there is no birth. "If it is said that it is like cessation, it is like the cessation of non-existence. All living beings are like this, all dharmas are like this, and all sages are like this."
At two o'clock in the morning, the "Vimalakīrti Sutra" had finished speaking about the fourth level of Bodhisattva. Today's teachings to the Buddha had been completed. All the Buddhists under the altar paid homage again and again before leaving their seats. Yun Xiaomeng took Yi Qingxin all the way to the Zen room of old monk Tianye.
In order to facilitate Zen lectures, the Zen room of the old monk Tianye is only ten feet away from the altar, and it takes a hundred steps to reach it.
"Master, Xiaomeng is here again to ask for tea." Seeing the old monk approaching, Yun Xiaomeng clasped his hands together and laughed loudly.
Tianye and Wan Wuyue have been old friends for many years. Yun Xiaomeng has been with his master since childhood and has met Tianye no less than a hundred times. At this time, he is not at all restrained.
Yun Xiaomeng came to the capital under the conscription order. The first thing he did after settling down in Yufeng Branch was to visit Tianye at Boluo Temple. Although Wan Wuyue has passed away, her relationship with the old monk Tianye has not become estranged.
In this pure place of Buddhism, female guests are never allowed. However, old monk Tianye is already an old man and is a well-known eminent monk in the world, so he is not limited to these precepts. When he was teaching Zen just now, Tianye had already seen Yun Xiaomeng hidden in the crowd. Now he saw her leading a young girl waiting here. He was not surprised. He opened the door and walked in. He smiled and said to the two of them. : "Xiaomeng, female donor, come in!"
Salt, rice, tea, silk, and porcelain are the five most important commodities in Dahua, among which tea ranks third. The original Zen tea in Boluo Temple is not the best, but there is an old spring in the temple. The water from the old spring is used to make Zen tea, but it has a unique flavor. Yun Xiaomeng will never forget it after drinking it once.
As soon as the three of them sat down, a young monk came in with a teapot, filled three cups and then quietly left.
"Master, your tea tastes so good. I'll come back when I'm free." Yun Xiaomeng took a sip of tea and suddenly felt that most of the heat was relieved. She felt really relaxed and happy, and couldn't help but sigh.
Tianye has been practicing for many years, and although he has long been accustomed to being lonely and indifferent, every time Yun Xiaomeng comes to visit, there will be a wave of ripples in his heart.
"I thought that after you became the palace master, your temperament would be more upright, but I didn't expect that you would still be as lively and lively as you were when you were a child. It's great!" The old monk laughed and said, "Fame and power are all external things, you can't let it go to you. Even though you are tired, it is also very valuable.”
Seeing that Yi Qingxin did not go to drink tea, and looked a little shy and uneasy, the old monk Tianye smiled knowingly and said to Yun Xiaomeng: "You brought this female benefactor here today, you are not just here to drink tea. That’s it.”
Yun Xiaomeng glanced sideways at Yi Qingxin and saw that she was lowering her head. He pushed her arm gently. Seeing that she only shook her body in protest but did not raise her head, she laughed and cursed: "Usually so wild and vigorous. Where have you gone?" Seeing that she still didn't respond, he said to Tian Yedao, "This little girl is trapped by love and hopes to be freed. Please ask the master to help you."
She and Mei Yuanchen had not seen each other since Yufeng's semicolon. More than ten days ago, people from the escort agency found out that he was actually engaged to the princess of Prince Jaw's Mansion. Yi Qingxin was even more heartbroken, looking sad all day long, as if she had lost her soul.
Yun Xiaomeng saw this and felt very anxious. She tried to persuade people left and right but couldn't get any better. Thinking that the old monk Tianye could persuade people to escape from suffering, he brought her here. Maybe the confusion might be solved.
Tianye chuckled, and said to Yi Qingxin, intentionally or unintentionally: "All love will never last long. There are many fears in this life, and life is in danger of morning dew. From love comes sorrow, from love comes fear, if you are separated from love He has no worries and no fears.”
Although Yi Qingxin lowered her head, she kept listening attentively, "'Out of love comes sorrow, out of love comes fear'. These words are absolutely true. These days, I have been unsteady in my thoughts and often worried and scared. He has been with me If someone else is engaged, what else can I do? I have only a short relationship with him, and we can’t hope for it after all.”
She was thinking secretly, and then heard Tianye read: "Fate is created by oneself, appearance is born from the heart, and everything in the world is transformed. If the heart does not move, then everything will not move; if the heart does not change, then everything will not change. So-called in the world Love is nothing but empty flowers and illusion. Indulging in the suffering of not getting what you want, it is only created by the heart. One flower and one world, one leaf and one Tathagata, endless prajna, the heart is at ease, the movement of words is silent, the body is natural."
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After leaving the Boluo Temple, the two women pedaled on their saddles and rode slowly towards the west.
"Qingxin, do you understand Master Tianye's verse? Why didn't you say anything all the way?" After walking for four or five miles, Yun Xiaomeng finally couldn't help it and asked in a deep voice.
"What I ask for is nothing more than the incarnation of my mind; what I don't get is nothing more than suffering created by my heart. Since I am worried and frightened, why bother!" Yi Qingxin replied loudly. After saying this, he whipped up his horse, laughed heartily, and rode away quickly.
Yun Xiaomeng finally understood, smiled and chased after him.
The sun was shining brightly in the sky but not dry, and the breeze was blowing with the hint of autumn. The two girls were galloping on horseback, adding a bit of beauty and agility to the suburban scenery.
After entering the escort gate, he reined in his horse and threw the whip at the escort master. Yi Qingxin ignored Yun Xiaomeng behind him and walked towards the hall with a smile. "Grandpa, I want to go back to Qingzhou!" He shouted outside before reaching the hall.
"Qingxin, why are you shouting so loudly? There are guests at home!" Yi Qilin's scolding came from the hall, with a hint of embarrassment in his tone, but also a hint of joy. Although he didn't know what his granddaughter was thinking, he could clearly see that she was unhappy all day long. From her words just now, it was obvious that she was in a high mood, which was completely different from the previous days.
"Miss Yi, I haven't seen you for a few days. How are you?" Mei Yuanchen left her seat and asked with a gesture.
The visitor in this hall is Mei Yuanchen.
The headquarters of the Yufeng Escort Bureau is in Qingzhou, Anxian. After Mei Siyuan took office as the Salt Transport Administration Secretary of Anxian County, things were difficult for him. The Yi family helped him a lot openly and secretly. Moreover, when Shatuo's army invaded Anxian, if Yi Buyi hadn't rushed to the Li Min Prince's Mansion and moved 30,000 armored soldiers to Huangzhou, Suzhou would have been destroyed and the people would have been destroyed.
Publicly and privately, Mei Yuanchen was extremely grateful to the people of the Yi family. When he left the capital this time, it was time to say goodbye.
Yi Qingxin had just stepped across the threshold when she heard the familiar voice saying in her ear, "Miss Yi, I haven't seen you for a few days, how are you?" She was stunned for a moment, and it took her several breaths to calm down, and she bowed slightly. He returned the greeting: "Young Master Mei, you're welcome."
She was shocked and happy at the same time, ashamed and ashamed, her face turned red from holding back, and she had no choice but to bury her head and avoid Mei Yuanchen's eyes.
In fact, Mei Yuanchen was just asking for a normal greeting. He glanced at her from the corner of his eye and sat down after she returned the greeting. Xia Mu died in Chao Dynasty, and his mind was heavy. How could he have any thoughts?
"Qingxin, it's a coincidence that you were clamoring to go back just now. We'll tidy up later and we'll go west with Yuanchen tomorrow morning." Yi Qilin looked at his granddaughter and said loudly.
Recently, three princes have been killed and injured in succession, which shows that there is a hidden force in Dahua. Yi Qilin knew that Mei Yuanchen's martial arts was not weak, but he was still worried about him traveling far alone. The news of Duanmulan's death had already spread, and the martial arts masters who were summoned were ordered to go back at any time. In the past few days, Yi Qilin had discussed with Yun Xiaomeng about leaving the capital, and the trip would be made at the beginning of the month.
Half a moment ago, Mei Yuanchen paid a sudden visit and expressed his intention. Yi Qilin didn't want to go around in circles and suggested that they go on the road together so that they could take care of each other. Mei Yuanchen naturally agreed.
"Palace Master Yun, what do you think?" Seeing Yun Xiaomeng also walking in, Yi Qilin stood up and went to greet him, asking with a smile.
Yun Xiaomeng returned the gift to Mei Yuanchen first, and then said to Yi Qilin: "Everything in the capital has been completed, and we shouldn't stay here for a long time. Of course, the sooner we leave, the better. If we can go together, that's even better." It doesn’t get any better.”
Su Xin Palace is not monolithic. If she doesn't sit in the palace, there may not be anyone using their brains. Before entering Prince Duan's palace, she had sent seven of her close disciples who had come with her on this trip back to the palace. They can't help at all in the capital, but in the palace, they can be of some help.
"Junior has another unkind request. I hope Senior Yi can help." After thanking Yun Xiaomeng, Mei Yuanchen bowed to Yi Qilin again.
Yi Qilin was a cheerful person. He laughed and said loudly: "But it doesn't matter!"
Mei Yuanchen sighed and said: "In Tianmen City, not only my adoptive father was killed, but also the accompanying guards. At this time, the guards at Prince Jia's Mansion are not as good as before. I would like to trouble Yufeng Escort Bureau to help keep an eye on it." If anything goes wrong around here, please send someone to Prince Duan's Mansion for help as soon as possible."
As soon as he left, Chu Zhong, Qing Ji, and Xie Zhi were the top six in martial arts. Xia Muren was accompanied by more than 600 personal guards, but he was surrounded and killed in Pingshan. This shows that there are many masters hiding in the dark in the world. In order to prevent unexpected events, Mei Yuanchen still asked someone to send a souvenir to Prince Duan's Mansion, where he asked Yi Qilin for help.
"Yuanchen, you take things seriously and take every detail into consideration. I will naturally agree to what you say!" Yi Qilin replied sternly.
"So, I would like to thank you!" Mei Yuanchen bowed deeply and replied in a deep voice. Finally letting go of most of the worries in his heart, he added after the ceremony, "I have to go to the Zhenwu Temple, so I will say goodbye. Tomorrow See!"
"Since you have something to do, I won't let you have lunch. See you tomorrow!" Yi Qilin said with a smile.
Mei Yuanchen said goodbye to Yun Xiaomeng and Yi Qingxin one by one, and left quickly.
Looking at his retreating figure, Yi Qingxin was still in a trance, "The Zen roots I cultivated with great difficulty were destroyed by you again..."
