"Aspecting the Infinite Life Sutra" says: Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva illuminates all living beings in the world with his unique light of wisdom, so that all living beings can escape the disaster of bloody swords and weapons and gain supreme power.
Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva illuminates all living beings in the world with his unique light of wisdom, enabling all living beings to escape the disaster of bloody swords and weapons, and gain supreme power and authority. He is also considered to be the first light and wisdom in Buddhism.
It is hard to imagine that this great Bodhisattva's reputation in China is pitifully low compared to other great Bodhisattvas.
Several famous Buddhist mountains in the country are very famous as the monastery for the practice of several great Bodhisattvas. Among them, Sakyamuni, the two assistant Bodhisattvas on the left and right of Tathagata Buddha, and Manjushri, the two great Bodhisattvas, sit on Mount Wutai. , each mountain peak enshrines his true body and appearance, which is a lion, a naughty boy, a diamond, wisdom, cleverness, panic and strange scenery, which is breathtaking.
Samantabhadra Bodhisattva occupies the Golden Summit of Emei, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva’s Jiuhua Mountain is also a majestic and magnificent scene, and Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva’s Putuo Mountain is not to mention monopolizing a small world.
This Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva alone has his monastery on the less famous Langshan Mountain. This does not mean that Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva is shabby. It can only mean that his reputation is low and he is extremely low-key.
You must know that Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva is a great Bodhisattva who serves Amitabha Buddha just like Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva. But the world only knows about rescuing Guanyin from suffering, so how does it know about Mahasthamaprapta?
But not knowing does not mean that his ability is weak. In terms of fruition status alone, among all the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas in the Buddhist sect, this Mahasthamaprapta can at least be ranked in the top five.
Of course, if it weren't for Lin Zhu's introduction, it would be difficult for everyone in the team to know this.
Regarding the name difference between Lingji Bodhisattva and Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva, Lin Biao also gave an explanation. The Sanskrit meaning of Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva is "all auspiciousness", which means universal auspiciousness. It is estimated that it was written by Wu Cheng'en in the Ming Dynasty. There was a mistake, so it was called Lingji Bodhisattva.
"At that time, I came to the great power and spoke to the Buddha. World Honored One, if my wish is fulfilled and I benefit myself, I now salute the Buddha. I will make the worlds of Buddhas in the ten directions shake like the sand of the Ganges River in six ways. The Rain Sumana flower. Among them, The Buddha each gave me a prophecy. Good man, at that time I received the great power when the Buddha touched the ground with his head in front. At that time, the world in the ten directions shook like the sand of the Ganges River in six ways. It rained from the sky and there were manna flowers. Among them, the Buddhas and the World-Honored Ones each gave prophecies. " Lin Bing He recited a Buddhist scripture in a deep voice.
When the situation reached its peak, the world was shaken, and everyone in the team finally saw the terrifying state of the peak combat power of Buddhism in this world.
"A great Bodhisattva is so powerful. If he were Buddha, how powerful would he be?" Wang Jianguo said suddenly.
"First of all, the Buddha will not condescend to fight with us. Secondly, on the day when we really have to fight with the Buddha, we will not be able to see one ten thousandth of the power of the Buddha." Qi Zhen said, "Slap the great sage with one slap. After five hundred years of being pressed under the Five Elements Mountain, you think about it."
Everyone in the team fell silent.
After having recovered from the discomfort caused by the sudden movement of heaven and earth, Lin Biao proposed to leave here first. There was really nothing to stay in due to the yellow sand all over the place, so why not find a place to rest first.
Everyone naturally agreed.
It might be a little difficult to find the whole team with Sun Wukong's ability, but it's not difficult to find White Dragon Horse.
Soon, the team arrived at the edge of Huangfengling and found a house.
There are just a few simple broken houses, and there is an old man with white hair and beard inside. He must be a local farmer. It is probably affected by Huangfengling, so the house looks a bit gray. It cannot be called a family with only four walls. It is definitely poor.
Everyone in the team was still discussing the purpose of Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva's visit. In the end, everyone was more inclined to the judgment of Qi Zhen and Lin Biao. I'm afraid that Lin Biao made a lot of noise in Guanyin Yuan, and Buddhists always have to come down to watch. look.
As for why it wasn't the gentle-tempered Guanyin Bodhisattva, they really couldn't figure it out. Maybe it was because the Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva was originally responsible for the surrender work of the Great Sage Huangfeng, and everyone in the small team was just along the way.
Talking about the Yellow Wind King, the old farmer started chatting and said that the Yellow Wind monster was originally a mink who had attained enlightenment at the foot of Lingshan Mountain. Because he ate the clear oil in the glass cup, the Tathagata gave Mahasthamaprapta one to the Bodhisattva Mahasthamaprapta for fear of being caught and punished by Vajra. Wind-fixing pill, a flying dragon treasure staff. After he was captured, he saw Tathagata, spared his life, and let him go back to the mountain invisibility.
As the conversation got underway, the old farmer also told a jingle: King Huang Feng, whose golden helmet shines in the sun, and whose golden armor condenses the light. The tassel on the helmet is floating on the tail of a mountain pheasant, and the robe and armor are light yellow. The armor and ribbons are wrapped around the dragon's gleaming colors, and the heart-protecting mirror surrounds the eyes with brilliance. Buckskin boots, dyed with locust flowers; brocade apron, willow leaf velvet makeup. Holding three strands of steel fork in hand, it is not appropriate to show off as a holy man at that age!
Everyone in the team listened to the old farmer's story with great interest, and a look of understanding gradually appeared on their faces.
"Are you waiting for us here too?" Lin Biao suddenly asked.
The human-monster has different ways to know such detailed information about the Yellow Wind Monster. I'm afraid this old farmer is not an ordinary person.
The old farmer smiled and said, "I'm waiting for the Great Sage here."
"What kind of Bodhisattva are you?" Liang Sicheng was already annoyed. How come everyone he meets is a god or a Buddha? There are no normal people in this world?
"I am the Buddhist protector Jialan, and I have met all the good teachers." The old farmer said with a smile.
"Okay, I'll leave the horse and luggage with you first. We'll wander around and come back to you to get them." Qi Zhen said.
The old farmer looked stunned.
"Don't get me wrong, it's safer to leave your luggage here. We are just wandering around. You should wait for the Great Sage and ignore us." Qi Zhen added.
Who would have thought that everyone in the team would simply become a hands-off shopkeeper and give up their job?
"It's so hard to find a place to talk." Qi Zhen said helplessly.
Everyone came out of here and started wandering aimlessly.
"Thank you for not coming to see us like Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva. Just be satisfied." Zhang Chi said.
"But this world is really interesting. I don't usually see so many gods and Buddhas. This time, my horizons have been opened." Sun Jie said.
Also, as a graduate with a major in religious studies, this kind of thing is far more attractive to her than to others.
"That time when Lin Shuai was in Guanyin Yuan, he was able to attract Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva to come here. Isn't this movement too big?" Nuolan said suddenly.
Everyone in the team nodded.
"It's indeed a bit big, otherwise we wouldn't have encountered so many random people." Qi Zhen said.
"It's just that I'm a little strange. Why is there such a big movement but only people from Buddhism come from it? Heavenly Court didn't think of sending someone down to take a look?" Zhang Qi said.
In the field of Crow Mouth, if Zhang Qi is second in the team, no one would dare to be first.
As soon as he finished speaking, an old man walked towards him on the road. Apart from his appearance being different from that of the protector Jialan, the old man also had white beard and hair.
The first time Qi Zhen and Lin Zhu saw him, they felt that there was an indescribable aura surrounding him, which was definitely extraordinary.
"Shuai Lin's identity may not be useful this time, so prepare to fight."
Qi Zhen rolled her eyes at the crow-mouthed Zhang Qi and said angrily.
As the two sides got closer, Qi Zhen said bluntly: "Are you looking for us?"
The old man shook his head and said, "Look for the Great Sage."
Then he nodded again and said, "Let's take a look at you by the way."
"A fight?" Qi Zhen asked directly.
"A handful of old bones can't be broken." The old man smiled bitterly, "I just came to take a look."
"Who are you? You might as well tell me your name." Qi Zhen said.
"Easy to say, Li Changgeng." The old man replied.
"It turns out to be Taibai Jinxing. I'm sorry." Qi Zhen clasped her hands and said respectfully to the other party.
Although everyone in the team didn't know who Li Changgeng was, they were still very familiar with Taibai Jinxing's famous name, and they hurriedly paid tribute.
Qi Zhen actually has good senses about Taibai Venus.
There are very few people who can win the respect of Sun Wukong, and Guanyin Bodhisattva and Taibaijinxing are the best among them. Wukong's respect for Guanyin Bodhisattva comes from his help and guidance, while his respect for Taibaijinxing is to a large extent. This is due to Taibai Jinxing's superb communication skills and simple personality charm.
When Sun Wukong broke into the Dragon Palace to cause trouble in the underworld, if Taibai Jinxing hadn't interceded for him, he wouldn't have been able to become Bi Mawen. When he rebelled against the Heavenly Palace, it was Venus who came forward to recruit peacekeepers and made Wukong the Monkey King. He managed Pantao. garden.
"Gene Era"
This at least reflects Taibai Jinxing's accurate understanding of the Jade Emperor's psychology. Otherwise, it would be difficult to say that Sun Wukong, a stubborn monkey who repeatedly violated heaven's rules and regulations, could maintain such a long honeymoon period with the heaven.
When rulers in history faced invasion by foreign enemies, there were always war factions and peace factions. Due to various reasons, people often understand the Zhuhe Sect as a capitulation faction; while Taibai Jinxing, the Zhuhe Sect in "Journey to the West" is an exception, he is a kind-faced and gentle old man.
"He's just an old guy running errands for the Jade Emperor. He doesn't deserve such a big gift from you." The old man waved his hands repeatedly.
"The old god came to see us today just to take a look?" Qi Zhen asked.
"Not entirely. Even if I leave a good impression in your hearts, if you have the opportunity to be in the Immortal Class in the future, we will still meet you without looking up." Taibai Jinxing said with a smile.
"Are you planning to let us go to heaven to become gods?" Qi Zhen said in surprise.
"Whether one can become a god or not is decided by the Jade Emperor. How can I, an old guy, have the final say? It's just that it's possible." Taibai Jinxing said.
"What if we don't want to?" Zhang Chi said.
"Then don't do it. It's okay to become a loose immortal when you reach the realm. China is vast and you can go anywhere in the sky and on the earth. It doesn't matter what you do." Taibai Jinxing said.
After a few words, everyone in the team felt relaxed and happy.
Qi Zhen heard some different meanings from it.
You can be a loose immortal, or you can be a true immortal, but don’t go to Buddhism.
It is true that not a single word is mentioned about recruiting people, and not a word is about recruiting people.
