However, after careful consideration, it seems that Pi Qiushi is not wrong, and the monk is indeed a master.

"That's right, there is a master living here, and it is very admirable." Pi Qiushi said with a smile, seeing that he was always smiling, and he looked like a big belly, more like Maitreya Buddha than a monk.

At the right time, Chen Shaofeng spoke: "If you want to worship the Buddha, you should go to Shuanglin Temple and Buddha Tooth Temple, where there are more masters." ”

"It's different, it's different." Pi Qiushi shook his head and smiled, as for what was different, he didn't explain, but stepped forward and knocked lightly on the door.

At this time, Wang Guan looked carefully and found that the area of this temple was very small, as if it was only the size of three or two houses. If such a small temple is built in the mainland, I am afraid that it will make my peers laugh at it to death.

However, considering that this is Singapore, it makes perfect sense. You must know that Singapore is small, but the religious atmosphere here is very strong. Buddhism, Taoism, Islam, Catholicism, Hinduism and other religions have spread out in this place, and many Buddhist temples, Taoist temples, churches and temples have been established.

According to statistics, there are more than 200 Buddhist temples and Taoist temples in Singapore, and there are more than 260 Catholic and Christian churches, plus Islam, Hinduism and so on, it is conceivable that this is a very large number.

The land area is not large, and many religious buildings have been built, what should I do? There is no doubt that measures have been taken only in terms of floor area and building space. If one day, you go to Singapore and find that the Buddhist temples and churches here are arranged in layers like department stores, don't be surprised, everyone is forced to helpless.

Moreover, only those who have the strength can engage in multi-storey buildings. If you don't have the strength, for example, the Buddhist temple in front of you is a floor, and the appearance is very simple, and it can even be described as simple.

Therefore, Wang Guancai felt that if such a Buddhist temple was in the mainland, it would definitely be a shame for his peers.

"Squeak......

Just when Wang Guan was imagining. The door of the temple opened, and out came a teenage novice.

"Uncle Pi."

Xiao Shami is not a monk, and when he saw Pi Qiushi coming, he did not call him a donor, but directly used the title of a layman. And his expression was a little happy, as if he was very happy.

"Your master is here." At this time, Pi Qiushi smiled and handed over the large bag in his hand. Then he smiled and said, "Come, make up for the New Year." As he spoke, Pi Qiushi took out a red envelope and stuffed it into the pocket of the little novice.

"Thank you, Uncle Pi, Master is waiting for you inside." The little novice smiled even more happily, and while carrying a large bag and a small bag, he led everyone in.

Walking inside, Wang Guan found that although this Buddhist temple was small, it had all kinds of organs. The main hall is a seated statue of Nyolai. On the left and right sides are Guanyin, Arhats, and other offering tables, futons, prayer tubes, wooden fish and other ritual utensils, all of which are not lacking. It's not a big room. There are many things arranged, but they do not look cluttered, but they are orderly and full of solemn atmosphere.

However, to Wang Guan's surprise, these Buddha statues were not painted with gold and silver, but simply painted with a thin layer of lacquer, which further highlighted the exquisite carving of the Buddha statues, which was extraordinary. From the facial features of the Buddha statue and the details of the fingers. It can be seen that the person who carved these things is definitely a master of great skill.

The carved lines are smooth, and the facial expressions are rich, especially the eyes and slightly upturned fingers. It creates a great compassion and a big mind of the Buddha who looks down on all sentient beings and is determined to purify the world......

When a few people watched the Buddha hall, Pi Qiu was familiar with a few sticks of incense on the offering platform next to him, and after slowly lighting them, one person shared a stick. Then he smiled: "As the saying goes, worship the temple in the mountains, and visit the Buddha in the temple." Whether it's useful or not, let's have peace of mind. ”…,

While speaking, Pi Qiushi bowed respectfully a few times, and then inserted the incense into the incense burner in front of the stage. Wang Guan has the same example, but when he inserts incense, he habitually looks at the incense burner.

After a few glances, Wang Guan found that the texture of this three-legged incense burner is very pure, the surface of the body is shiny and smooth, and it is pale yellow in color, as if it is the paper used for Buddhist scriptures, which is very delicate and beautiful.

Yu Feibai touched it and said in a deep voice, "It seems to be some years." ”

"Come on, you two don't think about it."

Pi Qiu said with a smile next to him: "It was an imitation Xuande furnace during the Republic of China, but unfortunately the owner here was too stingy, and would rather use it as an incense burner than give it to me." ”

"Amitabha, the benefactor is making the idea of the incense burner again."

At this moment, a middle-aged monk walked out, wearing a simple robe, a pair of cloth shoes under his feet, and a string of Buddhist beads around his neck.

"Lord Pi Shi, the poor monk has said it many times. It's not that the poor monks don't pay attention to the incense burner, but the function of the incense burner is originally to hold incense. Placing it here to make offerings to the Buddha is the greatest affirmation of it and the best destination. ”

At the right time, the middle-aged monk clasped his hands together and said with a smile: "A few donors, the poor monk is polite." ”

"What do you call a master?" Yu Feibai asked curiously.

The middle-aged monk smiled slightly, and said modestly: "The poor monk is called Banshan!" ”

"Mid-levels?" Yu Feibai blinked his eyes and joked, "Why not a mountain?" ”

"One mountain is too high, and the middle of the mountain is just right."

The middle-aged monk didn't mind, and said with a smile: "Half of the mountain is half of the mountain, there is no impassioned accumulation of sorrow and depression on the top of the mountain shouting 'not afraid of clouds and clouds, only because I am at the top', nor crying at the foot of the mountain, 'The avenue is like a blue sky, I can't get it alone'." Living in the middle of the mountain, I am at peace. ”

The words are very zen, which makes people feel a little touched when they hear it. Anyway, in everyone's opinion, this mid-mountain monk does have a bit of the demeanor of a virtuous monk.

"Master, your Buddhism is profound, we have been taught."

At the same time, Pi Qiushi smiled and said: "However, the Buddha has worshipped and the incense has been offered, do you still have to give money for sesame oil, so that you are willing to take us to sit inside and send a cup of tea?" ”

"Amitabha, it's the poor monk who is negligent." The monk laughed and hurriedly stretched out his hand to invite.

Immediately, led by a monk in the middle of the mountain, the group walked through the Buddhist hall and walked to a delicate house inside. The house is a pure wooden structure, completely in the retro style of the Tang Dynasty.

Of course, in today's parlance, it's the so-called Japanese architecture. However, the decoration of the house is entirely Chinese, with several calligraphy banners hanging on the snow-white walls around it.

"Quiet", "Forbearance", "Zen"...... And so on, full of Buddhist calligraphy, the penmanship is introverted and deep, quite skillful. Looking closely, you can also see that where the calligraphy is signed, there is a seal of a monk in the middle of the mountain, which is obviously his own handwriting.

In this impetuous era, there should be many monks who can recite scriptures, but there should not be many monks who can interpret Buddhism and even know calligraphy. Moreover, such a monk did not stay in the splendid Big Buddha Temple, but nested in this small temple, which is even more commendable.

At this time, the little novice came, came with the tea-making utensils, and then skillfully boiled water and cleaned the tea utensils.

Everyone sat on the futon woven by bamboo and rattan, and they also felt very comfortable when they saw the movements of Xiao Shami, who was flowing with clouds and water, without the slightest smell of smoke.

Soon after, when the tea was ready, the little novice poured a cup for each of them, and then withdrew from the door and went to the Buddhist hall to chant. The clear yellow tea should not be a precious variety. And when you taste it, it seems to be a little bitter. But in this environment, the slight bitterness is like a kind of Zen, which makes people have an endless aftertaste. …,

After taking a sip of tea, Pi Qiushi shook his head and said, "Master, sometimes I really doubt that you did it on purpose. You must know that I bring you a lot of good tea every year, but when I come, you always treat me with this bitter tea, and I just think that this tea tastes good, is this considered masochism? ”

"Hehe, the Skin Giver is enlightened." The monk smiled heartily: "It's really gratifying." ”

"Less, I know why. Usually I am tired of eating big fish and meat, and occasionally I have some coarse tea and light rice, and I also feel appetizing. But every day with coarse tea and light rice, it is time to miss the days of big fish and big meat. Pi Qiu waved his hand indifferently, and then smiled: "Unless you agree to that thing, it is gratifying." ”

"The owner of Pi Shi knows the cause and effect, and he knows the nature, so he should naturally congratulate him." The monk smiled and said with the same expression: "It's a pity, the Lord of Pi Shi has no Buddha fate, so why bother with it." ”

"Master Banshan, I have never been able to figure out what the Buddha fate you are talking about." Pi Qiushi smiled bitterly: "Can you be specific, don't let me guess." ”

"Amitabha." The monk in the middle of the mountain said a little apologetically: "My Buddha has great powers, and the opportunities given to everyone are also different, and the poor monks can't exhaust them, and they don't know how to express them clearly." ”

"Hey, I knew it was in vain." Pi Qiushi shook his head and sighed: "Forget it, if the opportunity is not enough, I can't help it." However, I believe that sincerity is the opening of the golden stone, and sooner or later the master will agree to me. ”

"The poor monk is also looking forward to that day." The monk in the middle of the mountain said sincerely.

Next to them, Wang Guan and Yu Feibai were so curious, but they also understood that the two were deliberately vague in their conversation, and it was clear that they didn't want to leak the secrets, so they didn't ask too much.

Next, after chatting for half an hour, Pi Qiushi took his leave. After some farewell, under the gift of the monk in the middle of the mountain, everyone went out of the Buddhist temple and slowly descended the mountain.

At this time, Yu Feibai, who had been holding back for a long time, finally couldn't help but ask: "Brother Pi, what kind of Zen machine were you playing with Master Banshan just now?" ”

"Feibai, you're inquiring again, don't be so curious, it's okay, it'll kill the cat." Wang Guan shook his head and said, also looking at Pi Qiushi, and also looked forward to knowing the answer. It's normal for people to be duplicitous.

"Hehe, it's hard to say."

Pi Qiushi smiled: "I'll ask Master Banshan when I go back, and I'll tell you with his permission." ”

Hearing this, everyone became even more curious, but Pi Qiu was reluctant to disclose the specific situation, and they had no choice...... (Your support is my biggest motivation.) )