Jing Kuanren said: "Beimingzi heard the sound and moved. In a moment, he arrived at the quiet room at the foot of the mountain. Although it was midnight, the weather was still hot. The doors and windows of the quiet room were wide open. Beimingzi and Master Huineng were outside the house. In the house, they started talking in the air. Beimingzi said, I listened to the master's two verses on Yuxiao Peak that day and benefited a lot. I have been thinking hard in the mountains for three months, and now I have realized something. I came here to confirm it with the master... …It’s a pity that he didn’t say what Master Huineng’s verse said that day.”
Jiang Shuo heard Zhao Rui talk about what happened on the peak. He had an excellent memory and could never forget, so he blurted out: "The first sentence is: "Being uncontaminated in all circumstances is called non-thought; Go up and leave the state, and do not have thoughts on the Dharma." "
Because Jing Kuanren didn't know the verses Huineng said on the peak, he had a lot of things to understand about the strange behaviors of the two of them later. When he heard this verse today, he couldn't help but be overjoyed. He didn't go any further, knowing that he couldn't figure it out for the moment, and explained: "This verse is about - human thoughts are all "delusional thoughts" that are enslaved by "situations", and "no thoughts" are not Empty mind does not think, but it does not arise according to the situation, and does not change according to the situation. Presumably everyone on the peak was on the verge of going crazy and possessed by demons at that time. Patriarch Huineng used Prajna Gong to teach this verse to everyone's ears to help them stabilize their minds. "
Jiang Shuo said: "Yes, I heard from Master Zhao that Beimingzi, Baiyunzi, Zhuiyunzi, and Dongyanzi were dictating the martial arts "Wen Du" on the peak that day. After three days and three nights, inner demons secretly emerged, and they had reached the point where they would not stop fighting until death. Fortunately, Master Huineng composed a verse and enlightened everyone, so they all stopped fighting. "
Hui Neng did not want to show off his abilities and never mentioned it to his disciples. Naturally, there was no way to know about the Shenhui. He only found out about it after listening to Jiang Shuo's words. He clasped his hands and praised: "Amitabha, the four great masters have spoken with their mouths." It is unbelievable that a martial arts contest can lead to a demonic state, but Patriarch Huineng stopped speaking, which shows that he has suddenly enlightened to the true meaning of Zen." After hearing this, all the monks clasped their hands in praise.
Jing Kuanren ignored this and asked Jiang Shuo: "What is the second verse?"
Jiang Shuo said: "If there is nothing, what is there? What is the thought? If there is nothing, it is separated from the two-phase worldly labor. The true suchness is the body of the thought, and the thought is the use of the true suchness. Although the nature of the thought arises, even though it is seeing, hearing and knowing, it will not stain all things. And always at ease.”
Shen Hui, a senior Zen monk and successor of Hui Neng's mantle, naturally knew the true meaning of this, and explained: "This sentence means that "mind" starts from "nature" and is originally liberated. Without establishing the two characteristics of "object" and "thought", there will be neither "thought" nor "no thought", so "no thought" originates from "self-nature". It is said that everyone is constantly fighting over who has the best kung fu in the world. In fact, when kung fu is practiced to the state of transformation, it is actually the same goal through different paths, but there is no distinction between sects. "
Jiang Shuo said: "I know, so after the competition, the four of them went back and learned more advanced martial arts from other schools' kung fu. They learned from each other and integrated the skills." He thought about Zhao Rui's later events. The reason why the Yujue Heart Technique, the Shenshu Sword Technique, and the Long and Short Sutra Kungfu can all be taught to him in Jijin Cave without conflict is probably because he has already fully understood the principles revealed in Master Huineng's verses. After understanding it thoroughly, although I have never met Master Huineng, I have benefited deeply from him.
Shen Hui said: "The four of you are great masters of martial arts, and their foundations are very deep. Therefore, Patriarch Huineng realized it instantly. As the saying goes, "I have been confused for many kalpas, but it only takes a moment to realize it." "
Jing Kuanren said: "I see, that's it... As for what happened next, if I had learned some Zen principles earlier, I wouldn't have been so confused that day..." He has always been unable to understand what he saw that day. He didn't know what Huineng said at Yuxiao Peak that day. Secondly, he stayed dormant in Caoxi for a year, but only listened attentively when Huineng explained martial arts, and had no interest in Zen lectures. Therefore, he could not understand the relationship between Beimingzi and Conversation between Hui Neng. Today I realize that I was actually buying a coffin and returning a pearl. I went into the treasure mountain instead of picking up pearls and jade, but only picked up a stone. If I could meditate in Zen and enlightenment, I might have achieved great martial arts, and I wouldn't have been secretly sneaking into the temple to read the scriptures and being poisoned and blinded. Eyes, thinking of this, I couldn't help but feel sad, and burst into tears.
Dugu Xiang saw this and asked curiously: "Old blind man, why did you suddenly start crying? What sad thing did you think of?"
Jing Kuanren said: "I only regret that I was obsessed with learning martial arts but did not know how to practice Zen. It was difficult for me to understand the various strange behaviors of Beimingzi and Huineng that day. Today, I think they must have realized the profound martial arts from the true meaning of Zen Buddhism. Confirmation."
Dugu Xiang said anxiously: "You should tell me and listen, you just keep crying.
Very appetizing. "
Jing Kuanren thought that he was right. Although he had quarreled with the monks before, he really knew that Shen would be an enlightened monk. Maybe he could solve the many riddles that the two of them had that day, so he stopped crying and said : "In the first round, Bei Mingzi raised his palm and pushed horizontally, and a strong wind blew up. It is nothing to say that one can push the doors and windows through the air after practicing Gang Qi to a certain level, but it is strange to say that the doors and windows of the quiet room are always open. Yes, Beimingzi's palm was pushed by the wind, but the door was closed. However, although this move was magical, it had no lethality. Master Huineng pushed the door out, but did not fight back. He just looked into the sky and palmed the tree above his head. , it can be said to be ordinary. Unexpectedly, Beimingzi crossed his hands and said "admiration", and Huineng said "acceptance", which was considered a victory. "
Jiang Shuo and Dugu Xiang were both confused after hearing this, and turned to look at Shenhui. Shenhui understood the meaning after a moment's thought and said, "It's not difficult to understand what Beimingzi meant. He used a house as a metaphor for a person. Therefore, when attacking with internal force, you can hold your breath and defend yourself, and you can be in an invincible position. Patriarch Huineng looked into the sky and said, no matter how high your internal force is, I will only be empty-minded, no matter how hard I strike the palm towards the sky. What's the use of being violent? Besides, if you slap the sky, how will the sky slap you back? No matter how good the defense is, what's the use? Therefore, Beimingzi's efforts are in vain, and he will naturally lose."
Jing Kuanren nodded and said: "That's it..." and then continued: "In the second round, Beimingzi struck the same tree in the air and struck a blow. This time it was even more magical. Originally, the tree was palmed by Huineng. It was so agitated that it kept swaying. Beimingzi struck it with his palm, but the branches immediately stopped shaking and became motionless. Master Huineng's reaction was even more surprising. He walked slowly to the foot of the tree and closed his eyes in the shade of the moonlight. I lay down on my side, and after a while the tree began to sway gently again. However, in my opinion, this was caused by the breeze blowing in the mountain, not by Master Huineng's special martial arts. It just seemed ordinary. As soon as he lay down, Beimingzi jumped out from the shade of the tree as if he had been stung by a bee, as if the shade was tangible. He crossed his hands and said, "Be taught." Huineng sat cross-legged under the tree and said, " Too modest." "
Everyone couldn't help but feel horrified after hearing this. To say that one palm can shake the trees, anyone who has practiced qigong can do it. It's just a difference in magnitude, but it's unheard of to knock the shaking trees to a standstill with one palm. This kind of internal strength can be cultivated. What he said was outrageous, but Master Huineng’s response was even more mediocre than before, so why did he gain the upper hand again?
Shenhui thought for a longer time, and finally realized, "Beimingzi's ability to control the wind with his palms is indeed miraculous. It is hard to believe unless you see it with your own eyes. But he is probably not showing off his skills, but using trees as a metaphor for people. What he is saying is that his internal strength has been developed to the point where he can stop the movement of his energy channels. I asked Patriarch Huineng if this can be called the highest state of internal energy? The Patriarch was lying under a tree. After a while, the mountain wind blew the tree, and it began to sway again. That means the energy channels of the human body Its movement is as natural as a tree swinging when it encounters the wind. No matter how high the internal strength is, it can go against the will of nature for a while, but it will eventually return to the way of nature. Therefore, Beimingzi went astray this time. The founder used this to persuade him to turn back and reverse his course. It is harmful and useless for heaven to act as it is, so Beimingzi said to be taught.”
Jing Kuanren suddenly realized: "That's it... Beiming Zi said, I lost two battles in a row, and there was no need to compete in the last battle. However, I thought hard for three months and came to the third realization. I don't regret it. This third move is also Ask the master for advice with a sullen face. Master Huineng smiled and said, "How can we win or lose when we are discussing verses?" Tan Yue, please make a move. Beimingzi said hello. He sat on the ground and practiced his skills for a moment. All he saw was white mist above his head. The gurgling water actually enveloped his entire body. The mist cleared away in a moment, but instead of seeing any handsome young man, he was clearly a skinny old man. Seeing this strange appearance from a distance, I was so frightened that I almost fell from the tree. , Master Huineng was so close, but he showed no fear. Instead, he laughed loudly and did not get up. He picked up a white stone on the ground and stuffed it into his mouth. He said it was delicious. He chewed it up and ate it, as if it was like this. It’s not a stone but a white-flour steamed bun..."
If Jing Kuanren hadn't said it solemnly, no one would have believed that this was really happening. Masters in the inner circle also had the ability to change their appearance, but it was unheard of for Beimingzi to be able to change his appearance in an instant. Patriarch Huineng Chewing white stones is like a trick performed by Jianghu entertainers. What it means can only be explained by the gods.
Unexpectedly, Shenhui said without hesitation this time: "Beimingzi's so-called dream is similar to Zhuangzhou's dream of a butterfly. Zhuang Zhou didn't know that Zhuangzhou dreamed of being a butterfly or that the butterfly dreamed of Zhuang Zhou. Beimingzi just didn't know that he was a boy. After becoming an old man, the old man has turned into a young man. And Patriarch Huineng eats stones, which means
"The three realms are based on the mind, and all dharmas are based on consciousness", which is in line with the practice of this sect of "no form as the body, no dwelling as the foundation, and no thought as the sect". This time there was no winner or loser. "
Jing Kuanren said sincerely: "What the great monk Shenhui said is right. When I woke up from the shock, Beimingzi had turned back into the rich and handsome young man at some point. He crossed his hands and said, "Master! I already know it, thank you for your advice." Master Huineng smiled and said, "The wisdom of Bodhi Prajna is inherent in the world..." I can't remember what happened next. "
However, Shenhui and the other monks chanted together: "If you are confused by fate and cannot realize it on your own, you must seek help from the Great Master to show you the way and your nature." The voice was like chanting, with a hint of sadness.
Jing Kuanren seemed to be looking into the distance with his blind eyes, and said absently: "Yes. Yes, that's it..." Then Beimingzi and Master Huineng laughed together, and the sound shook the trees, like a landslide and an earthquake. . When the laughter gradually subsided, I suddenly felt that something was wrong. I saw Beimingzi suddenly knelt down and kowtowed to Huineng three times. He stood up and screamed, and went down the mountain without looking back. He went so fast. After a few ups and downs, the whistling sound was already outside the mountain gate, but Master Huineng just smiled and stayed upright, as if he was in meditation. I waited for a while, and the whistling sound of Beimingzi was no longer audible, but Master Huineng was still there. Sitting still, I bravely climbed down from the tree and got close to the master for the first time in a year. When I took a closer look, I discovered that he had already passed away..."
