After the two of them made contact with their divine senses, they both retreated and did not have an in-depth exchange. Because Luang Po Kun still has to preside over the puja!

The puja was held to the blessing stage amid the prayers of the crowd!

Both tourists and local believers spontaneously formed a long line and turned their bodies around!

Although Wang Zhong and Mary didn't know the reason, they still turned around with everyone and exposed their backs!

Long Po Kun slowly walked down from the altar, followed by several monks in yellow robes, carefully serving him.

Syllable!

Syllable!

Syllable!

Long Po Kun held a string of Buddhist beads and shook the believer who turned his back, and the person who was hit not only did not get angry, but showed a happy and excited look on his face!

There were a lot of believers at the scene, and there must be tens of thousands of people to say the least, so Long Po Kun was moving forward very fast, and everyone's back was slapped!

Mary looked at the people in front of her with some curiosity, and some tour guides whispered to tourists about the reason for the bead hitting!

It turns out that this is a religious blessing ceremony, and the blow of the Buddha beads can alleviate the sins of the human body!

Syllable!

Syllable!

Syllable!

Although Long Po Kun is old, his steps are steady, and every time he steps forward, he will hit with the Buddha beads, and the collision between the Buddha beads makes a crisp crackling sound!

Several yellow-robed monks behind him whispered incantations, and although Wang Zhong didn't know much about Thai, he could also feel that it was a blessing scripture!

Because he saw that there would be a faint black gas overflowing from the body of the person who was hit by the Buddha beads, combined with the words of the tour guide, it is not difficult to imagine that those black gases are what people often call sins!

Syllable!

Syllable!

Syllable!

Long Kun Po had already prayed for hundreds of people, and although his pace seemed slow, it was surprisingly fast, and Wang Zhong could clearly feel that the few young monks who were following him actually had a feeling of difficulty!

Mary looked at it with some anticipation, because at this rate, Long Po Kun would soon be blessed by Mary and Wang Zhong!

Syllable!

Syllable!

Syllable!

Dozens of people received the blessing of Long Po Kun, and everyone who was blessed turned around to salute to express their gratitude to Long Po Kun!

Syllable!

Syllable!

The sound of the blow is getting louder and louder. The look of anticipation on Mary's face grew stronger!

Long Po Kun walked behind Mary, the Buddha bead in his hand was raised, and suddenly there was a hint of surprise in his eyes, and the original action of hitting was also stagnant!

He didn't hit it until the end. Instead, keep walking ahead!

When he walked behind Wang Zhong, the surprise in Long Pokun's eyes became even stronger, he turned around and explained a few words to his entourage in Thai, and then resolutely walked forward!

The monks who followed behind Long Po Kun all had a look of disbelief on their faces, looking at Wang Zhong. There was a hint of respect and envy in their eyes!

"What's going on!"

Mary looked back in some surprise because she found that neither she nor Wang Zhong had been struck by the Buddha beads!

The others also found out about this, and they all looked at the two of them with strange eyes!

"Sinners!"

"Heretics!"

"Buddha has a fate, but no fate!"

All sorts of speculations are whispered!

"Can you help us ask what's going on?"

Mary was a little confused by what everyone said, pulled the guide aside, and whispered.

But before the tour guide could step forward, the monks who followed behind Long Po Kun had already come to Wang Zhong and Mary's approach!

I only heard him muttering a lot of Thai, and the locals around him showed a look of surprise and envy, and the face of the tour guide who was in charge of translating for Wang Zhong showed an unbelievable look!

However, he quickly adjusted his feelings. Translation for two people:

"Venerable Long Po Kun said: It's a pleasure to meet you, Master Gao Gong from a foreign country, I invite you to be a guest on behalf of myself and the Jade Buddha Temple, I hope you don't refuse, I hope I can talk to you about Buddhism and Taoism, and have a spiritual exchange!"

As for why the two of them were not hit with Buddha beads, the master also explained, that is, Wang Zhong and Mary are not ordinary people, especially Wang Zhong, who has great merit. There is no need to expunge, or no guilt can be eliminated!

Wang Zhong didn't speak, he didn't expect that Long Pokun still had a certain understanding of Taoism, and high gong was a term dedicated to Taoism. When the religious ceremony is held, the high seat is in the center, and it is considered to be the highest Taoist merit among Taoist priests, so it is called high merit.

The origin of the name of Gao Gong: Gao Gong is the name of the deacon during the Taoist ceremony, and it is called the "Three Masters" together with Taoism and Jian Zhai, who jointly preside over the conduct of the Jiao ceremony. The name of "high merit" has existed since ancient times. It refers to a person of great learning.

Although Wang Zhong has never served as a ceremonial deacon, Wang Zhong can be worthy of "high merit" from the perspective of cultivation or Taoist status, so Long Pokun is accurate to describe Wang Zhong as a "high gong master"!

"Thank you Venerable Long Po Kun for the invitation, it is my honor to be a guest at the Jade Buddha Temple!"

Wang Zhong felt the sincerity in Long Pokun's words and said with a smile.

Everyone looked at Wang Zhong enviously, but there was no jealousy in their eyes, only an indescribable respect!

was able to get Long Po Kun's invitation, and Long Po Kun's words were very modest, he put Wang Zhong on the same level as him!

Although he didn't know Wang Zhong's true identity, the one who could make Long Pokun treat him like this must be a high-level mage!

The tour guide looked at Wang Zhong with some envy, and he didn't know what to say excitedly.

"Luang Po Kun is one of the few remaining masters in Thailand, countless people want to see him but can't get there, how many people queue up outside the temple for days, just to be spit on Luang Po Kun...... It's good luck that you were able to get a personal invitation from Master Long Po Kun!"

Although the people around him didn't say anything, Wang Zhong could see from their eyes that they very much agreed with the tour guide's opinion!

This also has something to do with their beliefs, Thailand is a Buddhist country, and monks have a high status in Thailand, not to mention monks with a very high status like Luang Po Kun!

"Boss, are we really going to the Jade Buddha Temple?"

Mary asked, curiously.

"Of course, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha is one of the three treasures of Thailand, and it is well worth visiting!"

Wang Zhong said with a smile.

"The status of the Emerald Buddha Temple in Thailand is very high, and even the Thai Prime Minister has to take an oath in front of the Emerald Buddha when he takes office!"

The tour guide interjected at the right time:

"You are not Thai, you don't understand the importance of the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, many people think that the most valuable person in Thailand is the king, but in fact it is not. The most influential in Thailand is the Sangha, as long as you get the approval of the monks, you will do anything in Thailand with half the effort!"

"Then I'm even more going to see it, I'm afraid the monks won't welcome me!"

Wang Zhong smiled and said with some jokingness.

"Sir. You're kidding, you were personally invited by Master Long Po Kun, who wouldn't welcome you!"

The tour guide thought Wang Zhong was joking and said with a smile.

Mary covered her mouth and chuckled, only she knew. Wang Zhong is really not joking, after all, Wang Zhong wants to spread Taoism, and the concept of Buddhism is in conflict!

The two of them followed the team for a while, Long Pokun was praying for the believers, and there was no time for a while, and the two of them suddenly felt a little bored.

Fortunately, the two of them did not last long, because a monk was instructed by Luang Po Kun to invite the two to visit the Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha in Thailand!

The tour guide, who has been helping the two of them translate, was also fortunate to be invited!

The excited tour guide threw down the team and set off to the Jade Buddha Temple with Wang Zhong and others without hesitation!

"The Grand Palace is located on the east bank of the Chao Phraya River. It is a landmark in Bangkok and Thailand. It was built in 1782 and has undergone continuous repairs and expansions by successive kings, and is still splendid today. It is home to the best of Thai architecture, painting, sculpture and decorative arts. The Jieji Dynasty lived here from the 1st to the 8th, and it was also the office of the government at that time, and the current 9th Emperor moved to the new palace after his accession to the throne. The Grand Palais is open to visitors, but it is sometimes used for events such as the reception of foreign heads of state and state celebrations. The Grand Palace brings together the essence of Thai architecture, painting, sculpture and decoration art, and its style has distinctive Siamese architectural characteristics, which is highly appreciated by tourists from all over the world and is known as the "Encyclopedia of Thai Art". There are four magnificent buildings inside the Grand Palace. They are Hakri MahaPrasad, Dusit MahaPrasad, Amarin Winitchai Hall and Wat PhraKaeo. The Grand Palace is a must-see destination in Thailand and is known as the symbol of Bangkok together with the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. From 1946, the new Jirada Palace was built to the east of the Grand Palace. King Rama IX moved to the new palace, and the Grand Palace was opened to the public, becoming a famous tourist attraction in Thailand. The Grand Palace, now also the Ministry of State, has an oval square in front of the Grand Palace, lined with trees and surrounded by major universities, government offices, Thailand's National Museum, the National Theatre, the National Art Gallery and the Guardian Temple of Bangkok. Wangjiatian Square outside the Grand Palace. The Suthhai Sawan Spire Palace on the east wall is spectacular, and the courtyard is full of flowers. The trees are swaying, and it looks like a large beautiful garden. ”

Sitting in the car, the tour guide began to introduce the scenery of the Grand Palace to Wang Zhong and Mary, which is a professional habit of hers, but for Wang Zhong and Mary, this kind of professional explanation is also of great benefit to their understanding of the style of the Grand Palace!

It seems that I feel that I am wrong, after all, I was invited this time, not as a tour guide!

But the habit he has developed over the years makes him can't help but want to introduce the Grand Palace, especially seeing that Wang Zhong and others did not show disgust, her introduction became more fluent:

The car slowly entered the scope of the Grand Palace, and the first thing that caught my eye was a lot of tall trees, lush, and even the Imperial Palace hidden behind the trees seemed to be full of an indescribable vitality!

"What kind of tree is this?"

Mary looked at the lush trees in front of her with some curiosity.

"I haven't seen it in Xiangjiang, but only in the subtropics?"

"Judging by its appearance, it should be a type of large arbor!"

Wang Zhong looked over and saw that each tree was very tall, about 15-25 meters, with a diameter at breast height of 30-50 centimeters, and the bark was gray, the leaves were leathery, triangular ovate, and the ficus fruit was spherical to oblate, perhaps because it was ripe, and each fruit was red!

"Sir, these trees are indeed one of the large trees, but they only grow in Southeast Asia, mainly in Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Bhutan, Sikkim, Nepal, Pakistan and India. Although there is no one in China, most people have heard of his name, especially the sixth patriarch of Zen Buddhism, Hui Neng, once wrote a Buddhist verse!"

"Bodhi has no tree, and the mirror is not a platform.

There was nothing in the first place, where to stir up dust. ”

Wang Zhong's heart touched and read in a low voice. This Buddha poem by the Sixth Patriarch Huineng was made when he saw the nature of the heart, which was intended to explain that a qiē promising Dharma is like a dream bubble, teaching people not to be delusional and attached, so that they can see the nature of the mind and prove themselves Bodhi.

"This is the Bodhi tree?"

Wang Zhong's eyes showed a look of joy and said in surprise.

"Yes, these trees in front of the Grand Palace are dominated by the Bodhi tree, the Bodhi tree has a special status in the Buddhist family, according to legend, when Shakyamuni Buddha meditated under the Bodhi tree, the god of the Bodhi tree used the leaves to shield the Buddha from the wind and rain, protecting him from the peace of mind, hence the name. She is considered to be the earliest protector of Buddhism. In Buddhist temples, her image features a tree branch in both hands, dressed as a young woman. The Bodhi tree, whose real name is Bibala tree, is an evergreen tree with ovoid leaves, yellowish-white stems, flowers hidden in the receptacle, and seeds that can be used as rosaries. Because it is a sacred tree of Buddhism, believers in Southeast Asian Buddhist countries often burn incense and scatter flowers, worship around the tree, and follow the customs. The Buddhist scriptures say that if a practitioner achieves the Buddha's path – supreme enlightenment – under a certain tree, the tree is called the "Bodhi Tree", and therefore, the "Bodhi Tree" is a "sacred tree" for Buddhist believers. However, the Buddhas attained enlightenment on their own trees, for example, they said: "The Buddha of the corpse of the Buddha sits under the tree of Sara, the Buddha of the Dead Leaves sits under the tree of Bhatali, the Buddha of Vaishabha sits under the tree of Bharata, the Buddha of Kunahama sits under the tree of the Buddha of Usu, the Buddha of Originally, these trees had different types and names, but they were all called "Bodhi Trees" because of the Buddhahood of practitioners who became Buddhas under them. ”

The tour guide looked at the tall Bodhi tree in front of him and said proudly.

"Although these Bodhi trees are not the one that the Buddha has attained, they also have a long history, and they have been blessed by successive generations of monks, and have a lot of incredible power, and they are the national tree in the hearts of Thai people!"

"Isn't the linden tree the national tree of India?"

Mary asked, a little confused.

"Although Buddhism originated in India, the real Dharma in India has died out, and the Indians believe in Hinduism! Although it is somewhat similar to Buddhism, it is not Buddhism, according to Hinduism, the Bodhi tree is an incarnation of Vishnu, one of the three main gods of Hinduism. As such, it has a particularly important religious overtone. Hinduism also believes that the Bodhi tree is the residence of the gods, and Vishnu and his wife, Goddess Lakshmi, reside on the Bodhi tree on the dark night of the first day of each month. Vishnu dwelt in the roots, Lakshmi dwelt in the trunks, Narayan dwelt in the branches, King Hari dwelt in the leaves, and all the gods dwelt in the fruit of the Bodhi tree. ”

Seeing that Wang Zhong and Mary were interested in the origin of the linden tree, the tour guide continued to introduce. (To be continued.) )xh118R1052