Chapter 287: The Golden Vase Sign, the Certification Ceremony of the Living Buddha!
"Living Buddha!"
Gesang didn't dare to slack off, and hurriedly stepped forward to give a big gift to the ground, looking at the Dharma bed with an expectant face.
"The person who will come in a moment is not only the Dharma body of the Great Buddha Vajra in this world, but also the person designated by the Sect Master Padmasambhava!"
The scripture teacher Liebaran gave the answer for the living Buddha.
"Learners!"
Gesang looked at Lebarang with a shocked expression and said in disbelief.
Although Gesang is young, he is gifted and intelligent, and he is very valued by his master, so he has also participated in some of the decisions of the Gelug sect, but the people who have taken the scriptures have never heard the Living Buddha mention it!
In his impression, those who can take on the task of learning scriptures are all saints with perfect virtues!
"Tantra is the way of heaven, so it is destined to have people who learn scriptures to help the Tantra spread eastward!"
He has not spoken, and said in a voice that Ji Gyaltsen said.
"I know that he has been in Tibet for more than a year, and today he has come to Tibet, and the opportunity is ripe!"
"Vajra Mahawei Tantra is the essence of a qiē tantra, with thirteen functions not found in other tantras, which can force the wicked people who are great rebellious to become Buddhas, those with superior roots can become Buddhas immediately, those with medium roots can become Buddhas when they die, and those with inferior roots can also become Buddhas in the bardo. I didn't think he had anything to do with this Fa!"
Although Gesang didn't understand the meaning of the Living Buddha, he still respectfully retired and led the Living Buddha's Dharma bed into Sange Temple!
With the advent of the living Buddha's dharma bed, the sound of chanting in the entire Sange Temple became louder!
A ray of Buddha light pierced through the sky and went straight to the sky, and even the clouds in the sky turned into a faint gold, which is indescribably special!
Suddenly, a black void appeared in the air!
As soon as the black hole appeared, it swallowed all the surrounding clouds, and the believers who bowed their heads and chanted the sutra looked at the sky in shock, their eyes did not blink, as if they were afraid of missing something!
That's it!
Is the Heavenly Demon about to come to life?
Talk nonsense. The Dharma of the Living Buddha is here, what demon dares to be presumptuous!
"The Dharma Body of the Great Vedic Vajra in this world is about to appear, everyone get ready to welcome you!"
The Living Buddha Chökyi Gyaltsen looked at the black hole that appeared in the sky, and the black hole emitted that soft golden light, and couldn't help but show a happy look on his face!
"Hurry, hurry, prepare quickly, the enthronement ceremony will be held after the Dharma Body of the Great Vedic Vajra in this world descends!"
Gesang was also excited, and commanded loudly.
The enthronement ceremony is also the succession ceremony, a ritual unique to Tibetan Buddhism. The main content of the enthronement ritual is to pay homage to the patriarchs of Tibetan Buddhism and the goddesses Songtsen Gampo, Princess Wencheng of the Tang Dynasty, Padmasambhava, and Bailangmu.
Just when everyone is busy. A cloud of golden light falls from the black hole!
The speed of this golden light became faster and faster, and before everyone could come back to their senses, a golden person landed in the center of the temple!
Everyone was stunned and looked at the Yiqiē in front of them!
This golden man's whole body was like gold pouring copper, and when he fell to the ground, he was not smashed into a puddle of flesh and mud as everyone imagined, but made a burst of gold and iron sounds!
There are also Sanskrit words on his skin, and these Sanskrit words combine to form a scripture!
Prajnaparamita Heart Sutra!
Most of the Tibetan lamas are proficient in Sanskrit, so they can translate this Sanskrit very easily!
It is a very common Prajnaparamita Heart Sutra!
But this heart is often seen, but it is not simple!
Shakyamuni Buddha first said the Four Noble Truths, that is, the path of suffering and extinction. Nirvana is mentioned in the True Stopping Truth in order to explain the connotation and meaning of Nirvana. The Buddha went further into the principle of emptiness. The second turn of the Dharma Wheel of Phaselessness, through the cognition of emptiness, proves that defilements can be cut off, from the color method to the one-qiē pervasive wisdom and emptiness. There is no self-nature in a qiē law. Some commentators did not understand the deep emptiness, so the Buddha explained the non-self-nature again, and the third turn was to distinguish the Dharma Wheel's "Explanation of the Profound Tantra" and "Nyorai Tibetan Sutra", and the "Sutra of the Successive Mothers" of the Bodhisattva Tzu, detailing that the physical nature of the mind is only clear and knowing. With the light of pristine nature.
The Prajna Sutra and the Prajna Sutra were preached by the Buddha when he turned the Wheel of Dharma in the second phase, and they are the profound Dharma of Mahayana Buddhism. It is often mentioned in Tibetan sutras: "The Buddha said that there are 84,000 dharmas. Prajna is the most special. ”
The connotation of the Prajna Sutra is based on emptiness, and through the understanding of emptiness, one can get rid of the obstacle of disturbing emotions and attain the Hinayana nirvana, that is, the bodhi state of shravaka and enlightenment, and through the understanding of emptiness, coupled with the consummation of merit and resources, one can completely break the obstacle of knowledge and attain the Mahayana nirvana, that is, the supreme bodhi fruition. Because the solution of emptiness runs through the three vehicles, the solution to emptiness is called the mother of the three vehicles, and the prajna sutras that interpret it are also called the mother prajna. The Prajnaparamita Heart Sutra is the essence of the Great Prajna Sutra, and all the essence of Prajna is set in this Sutra, so it is called the Heart Sutra.
Prajna's superficial translation is wisdom!
And Manjushri is one of the four great bodhisattvas, symbolizing supreme wisdom!
Therefore, the scriptures on Wang Zhong's body made everyone even more convinced that he was the Dharma body of the Great Mighty Vajra in this world!
In the Tibetan cognition, the Great Buddha Vajra is the wrath of Manjushri, which belongs to the reincarnation of the fatwa and is the foundation of the cause. In the Supreme Yoga Department and the Gelug School (Yellow Sect), the main Buddha-figures are the same as the Chakra Vajra and the Dense Vajra.
"The Great Mighty Vajra Dharma Body has descended in this world!"
Without Lama Sanga saying anything, the surrounding lamas and believers fell to their knees!
Lama Sanga was a little stunned, he never thought that the Vajra Dharma Body of the Great Buddha would appear in this form, originally he thought that there would be an oracle to descend, and then choose among the many spirit children, and then complete the enthronement ceremony!
This time it's good, the golden body comes directly!
Who would have doubts!
Wang Zhong lay on the ground unconsciously, his divine consciousness fell into a deep sleep out of self-preservation!
As if sensing the safety of the surrounding environment, the scriptures and the golden body on Wang Zhong's body slowly disappeared into the skin, and finally disappeared!
Wang Zhong looks no different from ordinary people, if it weren't for the fact that thousands of people witnessed it just now, I'm afraid everyone would think it's just their own illusion!
"Although the Dharma Body of the Great Vedic Vajra in this world is peculiar, the verification still needs to be carried out!"
Chokyi Gyaltsen said in a loud voice.
"What the Living Buddha said is extremely true!"
Other scripture masters, living Buddhas, etc., also nodded in agreement.
Although the Great Buddha Vajra is not a living Buddha, his status in Tibet is not lower than that of a living Buddha at all, so it is natural that the matter of looking for the incarnation of this world cannot be hasty!
If you arbitrarily establish an incarnation and perform a bed-sitting ritual because of these strange things, it is a betrayal of faith!
In Tibet, the clerical power is supreme, and the Living Buddha has absolute authority over the people to whom he belongs. Victory over the monarch of the feudal dynasty. They are reincarnated after death, so their names remain the same, only the difference between several lifetimes. For example, after the death of the 9th Panchen Lama, the successor was called the 10th Panchen Lama, which means that the 10th was the 9th who returned to the world.
The way of reincarnation is that he will be reborn at a certain time and place (or in a certain direction) according to the will of the deceased. If there is no will, the Grand Lama group decides where to find it. It is often possible to find many similar candidates, and then the eldest lama can choose those who are close to the year, month, and day of the deceased, and those who are more intelligent and have better appearance. Those whose families are poorer and have fewer relatives (in order to avoid family members from interfering in politics) are selected and trained from an early age, and a bedding ceremony is held after passing the examination ceremony around the age of 6.
The examination ceremony is organized by the Grand Lama Group, and the content of the examination is to mix the daily necessities used in the previous life, such as bowls, chopsticks, knives, spoons, clothes, hats, shoes, socks, etc., with those used by others, and ask him to pick out the ones used in the previous life in public. In fact, it has long been fully trained and memorized. Then he will go on stage and preach a scripture - this is also taught to memorize beforehand. Tong guò these two exams. It was recognized, i.e., the enthronement ceremony was held. Sit cross-legged on the lotus pier where the Buddha sits and receive worship. The Panchen wore a yellow satin robe and a yellow satin hat on his head. Feet on yellow satin high boots, holding a three-foot stick wrapped in colored silk, tap on the head of the worshipper to show blessing.
Wang Zhong is now an adult. And he is already unconscious, and there is no way to recognize it!
This is a bad thing for the teachers and lamas!
"Living Buddha, how do you think this matter should be handled?"
In the end, there was really no way. They can only ask the Living Buddha Chokyi Gyaltsen for advice!
The living Buddha must be the embodiment of the Buddha, and his wisdom is like the sea!
"His situation is quite special, let's go directly to the Buddha and let the Buddha decide!"
Chokyi Gyaltsen thought about it for a while, and finally came up with a solution.
"That's all the way it is, nothing can transcend the Buddha's Dharma Eye! If he wasn't the Dharma Body of the Great Buddha Vajra in this world, he would naturally not be allowed!"
The Gurus thought for a moment, and finally nodded in agreement.
The holding of the copper bottle is the last part of the certification process of the enthronement ceremony, and usually three spiritual children will draw lots in front of the Buddha.
Only one of the three sticks represents the Living Buddha!
Only those who draw can become reincarnated living Buddhas!
When Chokyi Gyaltsen's order was conveyed to the lamas and devotees outside!
The believers shouted!
Because they have already recognized from their hearts that Wang Zhong is the Dharma Body of the Great Buddha Vajra in this world!
Wang Zhong was in a coma, and the matter of signing the golden vase could not be carried out in person, so he had to ask the Living Buddha of Chokyi Gyaltsen to do it on his behalf!
The golden vase lot, also known as the identification of the golden vase, is the way for the Tibetan people to identify the reincarnation of the highest living Buddha in Tibetan Buddhism, and is a system formally established in the 57th year of Qianlong (1792) of the Qing Dynasty. Since the Qing Dynasty, the living Buddha of Tibetan Buddhism, Dalai, and the reincarnated spirit child of the Panchen Lama have to be identified by drawing lots in a golden vase under the supervision of central representatives. Historically, the 10th, 11th, and 12th Dalai Lamas, the 8th, 9th, and 11th Panchen Erdeni, and the 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th Jebtsundamba Hutuktu were born through this ceremony.
According to historical custom, the reincarnation of the living Buddha of Tibetan Buddhism must be determined by the casting of lots in the golden vase, with the exception of the living Buddha Karmapa of the Karma Kagyu school, whose reincarnation is mainly determined by the will of the previous Karmapa, but must be approved by the central government.
In the more than 200 years since the Qing Dynasty, in Tibet alone, there have been 39 living Buddha reincarnation systems of the Gelug, Kagyu and Nyingma schools, and more than 70 living Buddhas have been identified by lot.
"Golden Bottle!"
"Golden Bottle!"
"Golden Bottle!"
Slowly, even the believers who were far away from the temple heard the news of the golden vase!
They danced and sang to express their joy, and many of them turned and ran in the direction they came, to share the news with more people, and to go home and get valuables, such as silk, precious stones, gold, etc.!
After the signing of the golden vase, the Living Buddha Chokyi Gyaltsen will cut his hair, change his monk's clothes, take his Dharma name, and confer novice vows on him in this life. The enthronement ceremony was held, and even the central government sent a commissioner to be present at that time!
Of course, what really caught the attention of the believers was the pilgrimage ceremony, which lasted for five days. Thousands of miles away, Tibetans and Mongolians led cattle and sheep and offered tributes to the living Buddha for good life. They revered him as a god and had great reverence. Some worshippers first kowtow around the temple for a week, about half a mile, and then kowtow from the temple gate to the seat of the living Buddha, prostrate on the ground, and dare not look up. When the living Buddha touches the top of his head with a thin stick, they think that they are supreme glorious and happy, that they are blessed to live and that they can ascend to heaven after death, and present the goods they have brought, and the temple will entertain them according to the value of their belongings, and they will be satisfied with food and lodging for one or two days.
The Dharma body of the Great Buddha Vajra has descended, and the Living Buddha Chokyi Gyaltsen is holding a ceremony for the Golden Vase signing ceremony for the present body of the Great Buddha Vajra, and after the ceremony, a grand enthronement ceremony will be held!
The news spread like the wind in an instant!
The advent of the Dharma Body of the Great Buddha Vajra is even more exciting for every Tibetan, this time it is different from the previous incarnation, but a Dharma body has descended!
The whole of Tibet has a special significance!
And this news spread all over Tibet, Mongolia, many Tibetans in an instant, and the first time the Mongolian people got the news was to kneel down and kowtow in the direction of Sange Monastery!
Then they rushed to Sange Monastery with Hada, cattle and sheep, gold, silver and jewelry, and renminbi and other valuables, and they were going to rush there to participate in the pilgrimage ceremony!
And I hope to be able to get the blessings of the Vajra Dharma Body!
Airplanes!
Airplanes!
Airplanes!
The horns of the various temples are sounded!
Hearing the news of the arrival of the Vajra Dharmakaya, every monastery held a grand puja, and they chanted and admired the bronze statue of Vajra of the Great Vajra!
In particular, the Gelugpa monasteries are as lively as the Tibetan New Year!
I am afraid that only when the Panchen Living Buddha is canonized, will there be such an atmosphere!
The Great Buddha Vajra is one of the five great Vajra of the Gelug School, and it is spread to the world with its vast magical powers, and the birth of the Great Buddha Vajra has made the whole Tibet see a different kind of hope!
Tantra is about to prosper!
It's not a living Buddha who uttered such a sentence!
The scripture learner has appeared!
The Golden Vase is over without any suspense!
According to the results of the Golden Vase Lot, Wang Zhong was greeted on the Dharma bed, although his spirit is now in a deep sleep, but his body is surprisingly soft!
With the help of the lama, Wang Zhong sat there with a yellow robe and a yellow hat, his body straight, his legs stumbling, and his hand holding the seal of wisdom!
Illuminated by the light, the near-beam shines in all directions, as if it is a Buddha with a solemn appearance!(To be continued......