Yide Zen Master: "Don't look at the poor monks living in the deep mountains and old forests, but over the years, there have been hundreds of wandering monks from all over the world who have visited Daishan Temple and Tianlu Temple, and they have brought wonderful stories such as the dispute between the government and the opposition outside, the changes in Buddhism, etc., to this silent mountain forest, so that I can also see the outside world." ”

Huineng: "Really? ”

Zen Master Yide said in a pious and admiring tone: "Don't talk about what is far away, just talk about what is near." Humanity is a wild and desperate region in our new state, but there is a genius who has shocked Buddhism. ”

Huineng had a vague premonition that the Yide Zen Master in front of him would continue to say something, and asked knowingly: "Genius of the world?" Master, who are you talking about? ”

Yide Zen Master has one word and one sound, like a pearl falling on a jade plate: "Wisdom, ability!" ”

"Huineng?! Who is he? Huineng showed surprise on the surface, trying to control himself, pretending not to know how to ask rhetorically.

Yide Zen Master raised his finger in the direction of Longshan, and his words were like the stream of Tianlu Mountain Canyon gushing out: "I heard that he turned out to be just a firewood boy in Xialu Village, Longshan. The wandering monk from the north told the poor monk that the situation in the Dongchan Temple in Hubei Province changed a few years ago. The five ancestors of Hongren knew that they were old and thirsty, and they were used as people to find out the practice of the monks in the temple to fix the lamp. Senior Brother Shenxiu was originally poor and talented, and wrote a verse, 'The body is like a Bodhi tree, and the heart is like a mirror.' Always wipe frequently, don't make dust'. I thought I could beat the crowd and take the lead. Unexpectedly, the unknown handyman Hui Neng was born, with a song 'Bodhi has no tree, and the mirror is not a platform.' Originally, there was nothing, where to stir up dust' and won the favor of the ancestors of the Hongnin, and finally the master of the Hongnin passed the ancestral robe and golden bowl to him on the third watch. The empty door should be far away from the land of right and wrong, but unexpectedly, it has set off a lot of turmoil. ”

Huineng inquired: "Huangmei Dongchan Temple suddenly thundered, shaking the Buddhist altar, I don't know what the master's opinion is?" ”

Yide Zen Master Zhengse said: "Amitabha, although the poor monk is far away from the ancestral court, he is not an outsider. The major events of Buddhism are also the affairs of poor monks, and they should be remembered in their hearts. The merits of this are indeed not easy to determine. But I think that Master Hongren has experienced the ups and downs of Buddhism, and is accustomed to seeing the ups and downs of the world. He certainly has his own vision and vision for the bigger picture. ”

Huineng listened to what the other party said, knew that he was inclined to the Epiphany Sect, and also knew that this kind monk would not harm himself, and said: "The master practices meditation, not involved in the ups and downs of the world, nor swayed by secular prejudices, and has his own unique opinions, which are admired by today's people." ”

Zen Master Yide continued: "Within the empty door, it is unfathomable, and it is also a hidden dragon and a crouching tiger, and there are many talents. The mantle of passing the lamp, can not only look at how much you read, can not be senior, can not be distinguished between respect and inferiority, but should be high in morality, let the dragon elephant talent, the Zen wind banner high, stand in the world, the wind and grass, the public expectation, in order to be able to cross the sea of law, from generation to generation. ”

Huineng heard the resonance and praised: "The master is really open-minded and extraordinary. ”

Yide Zen Master shook his head helplessly and sighed: "Alas, it's a pity that after that Hui Neng received the lamp, according to the admonition of Master Hongren 'My Way South', he led the world far away, and now it is still like a mud cow into the sea, and there is no sound." ”

Huineng followed his words: "One leaf, one Bodhi, one flower, one world." Zen Gate has both the mantle inheritance, set the person who holds the lamp, even if it is now like a yellow crane, but when the black clouds are pressing the city, you can only protect your body first, hide and cultivate, Taoguang and obscurity, and wait for a good opportunity. When he lifts the dark clouds and sees the blue sky, there will be a hidden dragon out of the abyss, revitalize the majesty, at that time within the Buddhism, the Zen wind is strong, and the Zen science advocated by the ancestor of Hongren will definitely carry forward. ”

"What the donor said is very true." Yide Zen Master listened to Hui Neng say this, and blurted out the words in his heart, Oh Qing, thick eyebrows locked, eyes fixed, looking Hui Neng up and down, for a while, before asking in an inquiring tone, "Donor, the poor monk talked to you about the scriptures and the Tao today, and saw that you were in the world, but your heart was in the Brahman, and the words were full of proverbs, and the words were beady, like an initiation, which made the poor monk stupid and open." Your insight can really be compared with the great monks in my Buddhism. There is a way that Daze rises from the dragon and snake. Could it be that you are the one who hides in the forest and springs and takes over the Buddha lamp? ”

Hui Neng knew that his current situation was still in a dangerous period of being chased and killed by his peers, even in this sparsely populated place, facing like-minded Buddhists, it was inconvenient to reveal his true identity, and after hearing it, he waved his hand and denied: "No, no, no." Today, I am in front of you, the master, is just a class axe, straight to express the chest, because I often see the monks who travel all over the world to the Xinzhou region, listen to their teachings, and understand their Zen Taoism, so I know a little about your Buddhism. Speaking of this, Hui Neng patted his shoulder with his right hand and continued: "Look, how can I, a mountain man, with thin shoulders, bear the burden of reviving Buddhism?!" ”

Yide Zen Master's eyes flashed with a bright light, pointed directly at Huineng, and asked, "Donor, are you telling the truth?" ”

The corners of Huineng's mouth pulled slightly, smiled slightly, pointed to his chest, and said: "The master has been studying and meditating for many years, and he should know that the mind is a Buddha." Who am I, you can go straight to your heart, understand yourself, and you don't need to spend your lips and tongues to ask questions. ”

Zen Master Yide has long heard the story of the Buddha Shakyamuni smiling with flowers and spreading his heart from Master Dinghui: when the Buddha Shakyamuni said the Dharma on the Vulture Mountain, he held the golden Bora flower given to him by the Great Brahma King to show the public, his attitude was peaceful, but he did not say a word. All the disciples who were waiting to listen to the scriptures were at a loss, and only the disciple Moagaya smiled slightly. Shakyamuni announced on the spot: "I have hidden the Dharma with my eyes, and I have carefully studied the Dharma, which is a mysterious mental method, and now it has been transmitted from the heart to the heart. On the spot, he gave the robes and bowls to the Moagaya. This is the classic story of Buddhism.

Yide Zen Master listened to Hui Neng say this, and saw that he pointed directly to the hearts of the people, and understood a little in his heart, knowing that now is an extraordinary period for Buddhism, and there is no need to delve into it, so he also pointed to his heart and smiled: "Amitabha, smile at the flowers, good!" Wonderful! Donor, you're right, that is, the mind is a Buddha. There is no need to preach any more, the poor monk has already understood. ”

Hui Neng smiled at the opposite of Zen Master Yide.

It is at this time that silence is better than sound, and the heart is clear.

At the time of parting, Yide Zen Master personally sent Huineng out of the main hall of Tianlu Temple.

Several white cranes soar and hover overhead.

The mountain breeze blows in the face, which is refreshing.

Huineng lifted the basket that was resting in front of the temple gate, poured the lingzhi and fungus inside in front of the granite steps, and said, "Master, these mountain treasures were picked up by me on the mountain just now, and I will give them to your temple." ”

Yide Zen Master waved his hand and excused himself: "Donor, so many mountain treasures, it is not easy for you to pick them." You might as well take it home and use it. ”

Huineng: "There are many treasures on Tianlu Mountain, and I can pick some more on my way home." My first visit to your Tianlu Temple is a small greeting to show my heart for your Buddhism. ”

"This ......" Yide Zen Master clasped his hands together, "Amitabha, good!" Wonderful! Since the donor is generous, then the poor monk will express his deep gratitude to you on behalf of the monks of the whole monastery. ”

Huineng: "Master doesn't have to be polite. ”

Yide Zen Master said to Huineng with deep feelings: "If you are a person, listen to your words, and read ten years of books." Today I am listening to your words, and I am better than reading ten thousand volumes of scriptures. Donor, I hope that you will come to our temple more often in the future when you have time, and give guidance to the poor monks. ”

Hui Neng also came with a folded hands: "Good! Wonderful! Master, how can I give you some guidance?! I'm just revealing my heart. In the future, when I have the opportunity, I will naturally go to Tianlu Temple to pay homage to the master and listen to your teachings. ”

"Okay." Master Yide nodded and replied.

The mountain breeze is refreshing.

Master Yide sent Huineng to the stone steps of the mountain gate of Tianlu Temple, and the two waved goodbye.