Chapter 23: Lumbini Monastery Pays Homage to the Robes, Mulberry and Many Countries Meet Beggars Again (II)
Later, they came to see this ravanirin, the legend of the birth of Shakya. When they figured out all this, they followed the Tang Dynasty's customization and made a sincere salute, and then returned to this Lumbini Monastery with Master Xuankong. This is how they have been observing the Buddha's relics in detail these days.
It was another sunny day, the wind was beautiful, Wang Xuance said to the master Xuankong who had just finished the morning class: "Master, I waited for this mission to five India, in order to pay homage to the Buddha, these days in this Lumbini City, but also watched for a long time, sincerely saluted, according to the will of His Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty and the Empress Mother, as long as it is the remains of the Buddha, should pay respect, this robe and the sword. However, this Buddha relic is also unguarded and unattended, so I decided to pay tribute to our Lumbini Zen master with this robe and sword, hoping that the master can accept it. ”
When this Xuankong Master heard this, he accepted it with joy in the face of the highest courtesy of the emperor of this country to the Buddha. Nodding in agreement: "I never thought that my Lumbini Monastery could have such a high honor, since it is a gift from the Emperor of the Kingdom, we are naturally happy to accept it." ”
So on an auspicious day, there was the following scene. But seeing this Wang Xuance and the others, they all changed this regular uniform into a solemn official uniform. Under the leadership of Wang Xuance, Zhou Zeng used a tray to support the Seven Treasures Ring Knife, while Chen Maocai used a tray to drag a purple robe. They followed behind Wang Xuance, and many members of the Tang Dynasty Mission followed them solemnly under the guidance of Xiao Liu.
At this time, Master Xuankong had already led the six disciples to change into brand-new monk's robes and wait at the door of this Daxiong Treasure Hall.
So with a simple ceremony, after performing the etiquette, Wang Xuance handed over the two gifts to the hands of the Xuankong master. After Wang Xuance and others saluted in this Daxiong Treasure Palace, the ceremony of giving robes was considered a ceremony.
I only heard this Xuankong master look at this purple robe made of silk and said to them: "The old monk has never seen such a finely workmanship and gorgeous robe for so many years, Your Majesty and Niangniang of your country are really people with hearts, and the old monk must always help him pray for blessings in front of this Buddha." ”
"Thank you for your kindness," Wang Xuance also bowed down and gave a courtesy......
Life is like tea, always with a hint of bitterness. It needs to be tasted finely, and the more you go to the back, the more you can appreciate its mellowness. The ups and downs of tea are similar to the ups and downs of life. However, tea will eventually sink to the bottom of the cup, just as life has to come to an end, so helpless. The tea is fragrant and refreshing. The tea taste is sweet and mellow, and the aftertaste is endless. Just like life, we don't want to be brilliant, but we want to be able to make a contribution to others and society.
And Wang Xuance's third envoy seems to be like this, this envoy can't be in a hurry, and can't be slow, everything can only be savored and felt. Another few days of private understanding, when everything was dull. Wang Xuance and others chose to leave in this way. Continue to walk towards the depths of the five Indias, this way, although I don't know if I can get the expected results, but it is the mission of the mission......
Reunion is always short-lived, but parting is sad; Although it is only about half a month, but in this Lumbini Monastery, both sides have also learned a lot, from unfamiliar to acquaintance, acquaintance, which is always mixed with this inexplicable reason, only when Wang Xuance is about to return to China for the third time in this mission, he knows the various reasons, all kinds of contradictions, what it means......
After passing through the city of Lumbini, it only took two or three days to basically reach the border of this San and many countries...... In the first two missions, they also knew that this country was not big, but it was quite rich, the people were healthy, and the king was wise.
When they stepped into the borders of the Mulberry and many countries, they were still so safe and quiet. I didn't go long, and I still took advantage of the second half of the morning to arrive at the royal city of Mulberry and many countries. When they arrived at the city gate, the soldiers guarding the city saw that they were Tang decorations, so they hurriedly greeted them: "You are the envoys of the Tang Kingdom?" ”
Hearing this question, Wang Xuance immediately jumped off the sturdy Qinghai skull and returned with his hand: "I am still tired and tired, I am waiting for the envoys from the Tang Kingdom, and I have come to meet the king of your country." ”
When the gatekeeper heard this accurate reply, he returned with a smile on his face: "Our king has asked me to keep an eye on you here for a long time, and I never thought that I would arrive today, so please," and led them in the direction of the palace. Therefore, Wang Xuance and the others happily followed the soldiers and walked towards the royal city.
"After so many years, many countries in Mulberry are still the same as before, and there has not changed much at all." Chen Maocai said to them casually while looking at the busy scene on the street.
"Yes, look at that beggar, I noticed him when I was on the first mission, but I didn't expect that after so many years, he is still a beggar, but he is much older" Zhou Zeng pointed to this beggar and said to them.
Of course, looking at these people in gorgeous clothes, how could this beggar come forward again and beg for them. Looking at the beggar who came over, Zhou Zeng didn't say a word, and escaped some scattered silver from his pocket. I handed it over casually.
The beggar was stunned when he saw that he was still so generous, and said stupidly: "Thank you, thank you"
"Alas, how many years have passed, not to mention finding something serious to do, still doing this business" Wang Xuance also shook his head helplessly and said.
"This beggar is a celebrity in our many countries, and the old king also knows him, although he has begged many times, but he is very accurate in seeing people, after so many years, the news is very well-informed" This said, Wang Xuance and others were slightly stunned......
It was as if something was felt.
And this sentence also instantly aroused Chen Maocai's vigilance, and then cast this detailed observation at the beggar. I saw that although his clothes were shabby, his hair was fluffy, and he looked dirty, but a cane on crutches had already been quite bright by him. With his delicate face, I saw his bright eyes, scanning everyone passing by on this bustling street from time to time......
That being said, in view of the fact that he had to go and see the king first, he only glanced back. And he followed the gatekeeper towards the king's house. The palace was still so simple and prosperous, so many years have passed, there is still not the slightest change, when they arrived at the gate of this palace, the guards immediately gave an explanation to the people here, and then withdrew, and the palace people immediately entered the palace and went to the palace......
Who is this old beggar? Follow the text and go down~
(End of chapter)