27. Fuguang Temple
Fuguang Temple is located on the top of Shifang Mountain, the mountain is not high, but the square circle is very large, although the temple spirit is not magnificent, but it is better to cover the antique, solemn and solemn. In the distance, you can hear the sound of chanting the Buddha and the melodious and long bells.
The snow on the stone steps has been cleared, and the stone steps here are spacious and dense, not steep at all. Standing on the stone steps at the foot of the mountain, looking up, the surrounding snow-covered trees add a bit of brilliance and holiness to this simple and solemn temple.
Because it is Laba, when it is close to the temple, the pedestrians on the road also become numerous, which shows that the incense of this temple is still prosperous.
The carriage stopped on the side of the road, and after greeting along the way, Qin Si'an didn't know much, only knew that this gentleman was called Fang Qingyi, he was a teacher, and he went to Fuguang Temple to visit the abbot, alas, this old man will always have more scheming, too heavy-minded, Qin Si'an thought in his heart.
"The location of this temple is really exquisite. Qin Si'an looked left and right, thinking of the geographical environment here, and said with emotion, I used to go to the temple with my grandfather, although my grandfather always talked about the profoundness of my country's feng shui, and the location of the temple could also be seen one or two, but at that time she didn't care at all, and now it seems that this is indeed the case.
"Oh, what can you see?" Mr. Fang looked at her with interest.
Qin Si'an sighed, this Mr. Fang has completely reflected his good cultivation along the way, no matter who speaks, he will praise a few words, never interrupt others, and analyze some Taoism for other people's opinions, and always with a faint smile, which makes people feel good.
"The site selection of the temple should first ensure that the monks have good living conditions. Qin Si'an pointed to the surroundings with his finger, "The temple site should be close to the water source to solve the problem of drinking for the monks; there should be forests to solve the problem of materials for burning fires and construction; there should be a rising sun, leeward and ventilated; the ground should be higher to avoid the invasion of mountain floods; it should be secluded, but it should be convenient to travel."
Although it is deep in the mountains, it is close to the market village, which not only keeps it quiet, but also does not make it difficult for pilgrims to reach and supply. All these are the necessary conditions for the life and survival of the Zen temple, and it is also an important condition for the location of the Zen temple. “
"Well, that's right, one stone and one spring, the so-called lush yellow flowers, are nothing more than Prajna, clear and green bamboo, all of which are Dharma bodies. Mr. Fang said with a smile, "The tranquil natural environment is intrinsically compatible with the realm of clear insight pursued by Zen practitioners, which can be said to be the externalization of the Zen practitioner's state of mind." He stopped and stared into the distance, his thoughts drifting a little distant, but the reason why the incense here kept burning was because there was a man here......
Mr. Fang got out of the car, he looked in the direction of the temple, Qin Si'an, who had been observing him, felt the aura of grief coming from his body for a moment, and after careful observation, the other party's aura regained calm, he smiled and asked, "Thank you for taking care of you all the way, I don't know what arrangements the two of you will make next?"
"Laba porridge. Qin Si'an jumped down from the car and said, Hey, this temple is so prosperous, and the mountain is not high, why are the stone steps so densely cultivated? She looked at the stone steps, and her brows knotted for a while.
"Mrs. Qin, Miss Qin, I have made an appointment to meet with friends here, so let's leave it at that. Mr. Fang smiled and arched his hand.
"Is it your friend who won chess?" Qin Si'an blinked, "Mr. should be careful when he goes back, and then play chess with others, but he should go early, because there will be no vehicles when he arrives at Shen!"
"Haha-" Mr. Fang laughed heartily, "Thank you so much for reminding me." “
Meng Niang saluted, and Qin Si'an also nodded at him, which was regarded as a farewell.
The winding stone steps lead straight to the top of the mountain, and the carriage can't move forward, because it will have to return the same way, so Meng Niang explained a few words to the coachman, let him stay here, sit in the inn at the foot of the mountain, drink tea, and lead Qin Si'an up the steps.
The snow on the stone steps has been removed, and the previous falling snow has also been trampled by pedestrians, Qin Si'an unconsciously thought about the monk's cultivation while climbing. This is just a test of people on the mountain, each stone step is built wide and dense, it looks not steep, the climb is barrier-free, but the key is really fatal, each step keeps walking half a step more, and then lifting the leg, so repeated, I miss the road around the mountain.
When he arrived in a flat place, Qin Si'an helped his mother to rest, and the people who came and went on the road, some people carried melons and fruits, some people carried vegetables, three by two, and they all walked together.
Qin Si'an turned his head and looked at the foot of the mountain, the scenery below was unobstructed, and he could vaguely see the coachmen, drinking tea in the shed set up outside the inn. She wandered for a while, and finally saw Mr. Fang, when a carriage slowly stopped beside him.
"That must be his friend. Qin Si'an thought.
The coachman in front of the carriage stepped forward and lifted the thick curtain of wind barriers, and a black and a white figure got down from the carriage one after another. I knew that I would have slowed down, I was really curious.
"An An, we're going to hurry, let's go. Meng Niang looked at the sky, it's not too early, it's going to be as soon as possible.
"Hmm. Qin Si'an helped his mother and was about to move forward, when someone behind shouted, "Let one go, let one go." When the two turned around, they saw a group of people, three of them opened the way in front, and the sedan chairs carried by the two followed closely behind, and there were only four sedan chairs, which were so vast that the platform here was instantly crowded. Looking at the people on the sedan chair dressed up, it should be the rich and noble family in the neighborhood, and the person who carries the sedan chair and opens the road should be their family's family.
"Let's go. Meng Niang led Qin Si'an to continue walking, there was nothing to see.
When I arrived at the top of the mountain, I saw a long line of people, two young monks were giving Laba porridge, and after the Laba porridge was almsgiving, it was followed by the Dharma Treasure Festival Buddha Meeting.
"Mother, you rest me to go to the queue, and when the queue arrives, I will call you. Qin Si'an helped his mother, looked left and right, there was only one stone table on the top of the mountain, four stone benches have been sitting, at this time the warm winter sun shone on the body, warm and comfortable, some of the surrounding stone paved fences were already very dry, looking for a place, Qin Si'an spread a handkerchief on it, let his mother lean on, and went to line up.
The almsgiving of Laba porridge was very fast, and it didn't take long for Qin Si'an, and a monk handed her the bowl, and she was about to take it, "Go, go." A rough voice came, and a pair of hands came horizontally, she couldn't avoid it, and was pushed violently, but fortunately, the person behind her helped her so as not to fall.
"How can you do this. “
"It is"
The people next to him were a little dissatisfied, this person didn't line up, just forget it, and he was so arrogant and unreasonable.
After the man pushed Qin Si'an away, he took the bowl in the monk's hand, ran to the stone table, and handed it to the two women inside with a doggy smile. At this time, everyone saw that the people who were originally sitting at the stone table had been driven away, and the people sitting around now were not the same people who were sitting on the sedan chair just now?
"An An, are you okay?" Meng Niang was startled when she saw her daughter being pushed away, and hurriedly ran over to check.
"It's fine. Qin Si'an smiled while observing the group of people, a middle-aged man, a middle-aged woman, a young man, and the rest were girls of the same age as her, seeing that the girl looked at the bowl of laba porridge with disgust, Qin Si'an shook her head.
"These people are too bullying, I'll go to them to theorize!" Dare to bully her daughter! Meng Niang was depressed for a while, so she wanted to ask for an explanation.
"Forget it!" Qin Si'an grabbed his mother, "It's better to have more than less, and I'm not fine." “
"Alas" Meng Niang sighed, her daughter has been very measured in what she has said since she was a child, since she said so, then she can only endure it, "Let's go, let's go again." “
After eating the laba porridge in the temple, except for the previous episode, Meng Niang's heart was still relatively happy, and Qin Si'an was very happy to see her mother so happy.
"Mother, I really can't listen to this Buddha meeting, can I go for a walk around?"
"It's okay, don't go far, the magic weapon will end in half an hour, and you must come back before that. Meng Niang thought for a while.
"Mother, you are so good!" Qin Si'an pulled his mother's sleeve and rubbed it, "Don't worry, I'm just walking around the neighborhood and won't go far." “
The place where the Dharma Treasure Meeting was held was under the Bodhi tree in the center of the temple, and after saying goodbye to her daughter, Meng Niang went to the Dharma Treasure Club to listen to the Dharma.
Seeing Meng Niang walking away, Qin Si'an turned his head and walked towards the wing room in the temple, which was used for some rich pilgrims and their dependents to rest. Qin Si'an stood under the tree, a gust of cold wind blew, and the snowflakes flew like butterflies and fell one by one, falling on her body without a cloak, on her hair, and on her eyelashes, but she didn't care, just stood there quietly, her eyes were empty, staring into the distance, there was no joy or sadness in her eyes, but it made people feel sad inexplicably.
"Miss. The young man in black appeared behind her, looking at her stunned figure, his footsteps were silent slightly, and he sighed and called out for a long time.
"Ah Wu, you're here!" Qin Si'an's eyes gradually became focused, and she pulled the corners of her mouth and smiled.
"Hmm. The boy agreed, but just looked at her quietly, not speaking.
"Where's the others?"
"The fifth room on the left. “
Qin Si'an patted the falling snow on her body, and she rubbed her slightly red cheeks, "Let's go." “
The young man in black followed, and the two walked unhurriedly towards the room. Lightly buckle the door, and after a while, the door opened with a "squeak", and a young man in blue appeared in the field of vision, his face was quite clear, but the big scar that had just scabbed from left to right ruined his appearance, especially when he looked thin and there was no blood on his face, he looked at Qin Si'an who appeared at the door, his expression was slightly stunned, and then he frowned and said, "Why are you again?"
"Isn't that just us, it's been a long time, Cheng Chi. Qin Si'an looked at the emaciated figure of the young man and showed a big smile.