Xiangzi told Monk Guanghui that he agreed to come to the county government on an errand, and County Magistrate Liu was naturally very happy.

By the way, he asked about the situation of the monastery, as if he suddenly remembered something, and looked at Xiangzi with a puzzled gaze and said, "You are not a monk, why do you always have to listen to Master Guanghui?" ”

Shoko smiled at him, sighed, and said, "That's a long story." ”

So, he told how he was framed, how he recuperated in Nanshan Temple, and how the monk Guangzhi asked him to come to the Thousand Buddha Cave to deliver a letter.

County Magistrate Liu said to himself thoughtfully: "It's really providential." ”

After being silent for a while, County Magistrate Liu asked with interest: "You are not very old, why did you get married to the Buddha?" ”

Xiangzi's spirit lifted slightly, and he said, "At first, I didn't know what a Buddha was or not.

When I was a child, I always heard adults say that people die like lights go out.

But in the days when my father died, my mother always said that she saw my father come back.

At that time, I thought that maybe my mother was too sad and missed, so she said so.

But after my mother was killed by bandits, I went north alone.

One day at noon, the sun was hot.

I was also tired, so I hid under a nest of red willows and fell asleep.

In my dream, I heard my mother calling me loudly, and I opened my eyes in a daze, and the light was dazzling, and I closed my eyes and fell asleep again.

As soon as I fell asleep, I dreamed that my mother was dragging me out of bed. On the other hand, he was still calling out to me urgently.

I snapped my eyes open and saw that I was half-seated, with one hand still in the air.

Just as I was wondering, I suddenly saw a poisonous snake, only one step away from me, raising its head and 'hissing' out its tongue.

I hurriedly grabbed my stick and swept it over. Spread his legs and ran wildly.

When they had run more than a mile, they stopped under an old elm tree.

With palpitations, I thought back to the scene.

I thought to myself, if my mother hadn't called for help, I would have been bitten to death by a poisonous snake.

Since then, I've felt that death is not like a light going out, as people say.

But since the death of people is not over, where do they go? This question has always bothered me.

It wasn't until later that he accompanied the shopkeeper to Nanshan Temple to make incense, and caught up with the monk Guangzhi to give a lecture, which happened to talk about this problem.

It is said that after death, there are generally six places to go: the Heavenly Path, the Asura Path, the Human Path, the Ghost Path, the Animal Path, and the Hell Path, collectively referred to as the Six Paths.

He also said that we are reincarnated in these six circles for the rest of our lives.

Moreover, he explained in detail the root cause of the six realms of reincarnation.

And what kind of person was in life, and which one will be reborn after death.

At the end, he said that now is the period of the end of the Dharma, and the root nature of sentient beings is stubborn, and it is difficult to save them.

However, as long as you recite the holy name of Amitabha Buddha with your heart and make a wish to be reborn in the Western Elysium, you will be able to completely get rid of the six realms of reincarnation and become a Buddha without retreating.

I'm very interested in that.

Under Master's guidance and explanation, I read "The Buddha Says the Amitabha Sutra" repeatedly.

Knowing the special beauty of Western Elysium made me understand thoroughly where I was born and where I will die.

Since then, I feel that life has meaning and purpose. ”

After listening to Xiangzi's story, County Magistrate Liu pondered for a long time.

Then, he said with emotion: "I can't imagine that you have such an understanding and insight into Buddhism at such a young age.

Let's be honest, do you really believe that there is a Western Elysium? ”

Shoko said without hesitation: "I firmly believe in the existence of Elysium, and I have read "The Legend of the Dead".

The above account is a record of the death of many eminent monks.

Among them, there were many people, all of whom were nobles and scholars of the time.

I think, with my wisdom and insight, I must not be as good as the ancients.

Since they all have the conviction that chanting Buddha can be reborn in the Blissful World, it is regarded as a lifelong pursuit.

And what can I not believe?

In addition, a public case in Buddhism also touched me a lot.

It is said that there was a well-known scholar, during a public lecture. It is said that Buddhism is superstition.

Western Elysium is even more illusory and deceitful. I advise everyone, don't believe it.

At that time, an old woman said to him: I used to be sick and troubled, and I spent a lot of money to see a doctor.

Later, I studied Buddhism, meditated on the Buddha every day, and devoted myself to surviving in the Elysian World.

The strange thing is that it didn't cost me a penny to study Buddhism, not to mention my illness, and I didn't worry about it.

I feel it all day long, and I am full of joy. As a result, I increased my confidence in reciting the Buddha's past life.

I thought: Even if there is no Western Elysium in the end, and it is the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas who deceive me, I have nothing to lose.

On the contrary, studying Buddhism has made me very happy.

Well, I would like to ask this gentleman.

What do you lose if you were to find out at the end of your life that Western Elysium really exists? The scholar was speechless with embarrassment. ”

County Magistrate Liu seemed to have an understanding when he heard this, nodded sincerely and said, "It seems that you need to tell me more about Buddhism."

lest I regret it at the end of my life. ”

After a pause, County Magistrate Liu said again: "It seems that you don't want to be an official and a half-post in the county government, not only because you swore an oath before the grave, but also because of the reason for studying Buddhism, right?" ”

Shoko smiled by default.

County Magistrate Liu went on to say with emotion: "Oh, learning Buddhism can make people indifferent to fame and fortune and obsessed with the world.

It shows that it does have infinite charm. It seems that I need to take a hard look at it.

In the past, I also thought that the Buddha and the Tao were nothing more than a place used to fool the world and promote superstition.

Now, what I see is superficial.

In essence, it contains a wealth of connotations. ”

Xiangzi nodded in agreement and said, "Otherwise, it won't be passed down for thousands of years." ”

As he was talking, Secretary Jia came in and said that the people in the meeting had expired.

So, Xiangzi and County Magistrate Liu came to the conference room.

County Magistrate Liu seemed a little excited today.

I saw that everyone looked at themselves with puzzled eyes.

He said with joy on his face: "I invite you here today to announce something to you.

From now on, Guo Guixiang is officially hired as my personal assistant.

Wherever he goes, I am present.

Departments, police officers, at his disposal.

I hope that you can actively cooperate and work together to do a good job in the security and defense work of the county. ”

After discussing the matter, Head You first jumped up and shouted: "Get around, I'll be a stupid woman and other men." ”

As he spoke, he shouted at Xiangzi again: "What kind of bird officer is the assistant, I'll give you a regimental deputy officer!" ”

County Magistrate Liu grinned at him "hehe" and said, "Do people have their own ambitions, what are you anxious about?"

You're a regimental leader, don't you have a few hundred people under you?

The assistant to the county magistrate can manage tens of thousands of people in the county. ”

Captain You pouted at him in frustration, muttering words that could only be heard by ghosts.

In the county yali, although Xiangzi was arranged to live, he still ran to the Thousand Buddha Cave every night.

County Magistrate Liu only thinks that there is something in the temple, and it is not easy to say anything.

Xiangzi bought some food and drink as usual, and pushed the door into the small earthen house.

After Xiangzi's careful care, Shuzhen's wound has become round.

I can walk slowly with a cane.

Moreover, the two have had these days, awkward and warm contact, and they are no longer separated at all.

Shuzhen began to call Brother Xiangzi, and Xiangzi called her Sister Shuzhen. Life is like a family.