Chapter 69: Master Tongyuan
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Taiqing Temple, the secret room of the Tibetan Scripture Pavilion, an old man sits on a futon, and the abbot Master Xuanzhi stands aside. (Please search, the novel is better and faster!)
The old man had a clear face, a calm demeanor, a white beard, and no expression on his face, looking like a teacher in the village, but as long as you look at the old man's eyes, you can feel peaceful, and your restless heart can also be calmed.
The famous abbot of Famen Temple stood beside the old man, respectfully, which shows that the identity of this old man is not simple.
The old man is the former abbot of Famen Temple, Master Tongyuan.
"Xuan Hui, what's the news?"
"The disciple has received several letters from the junior brother, and the junior brother is active in the area of Shannan West Road, and I don't know how it is for the time being."
"Well, tell me about Li Rupei's situation."
"Yes, according to what was said in the letter, the junior brother arrived at Huolong Village, but failed to see Li Rupei, but three poems appeared on the wall, and then the junior brother went to Wuling County, and by chance, he met Li Rupei, and the package that Li Rupei carried with him contained jade pendants, holy decrees, etc., which can prove his identity."
"Bring all the letters, take a look, Xuanzhi, you are already the abbot of Famen Temple, you don't need to be polite when you see someone in the future."
"One day as a teacher, a lifetime as a father, the apprentice does not dare to break the etiquette."
Xuan Zhi hurriedly handed over the letter that had been prepared a long time ago, and his attitude was equally respectful, and he did not sit down, and when Master Tongyuan received the letter, he immediately retreated to stand one meter away.
Master Tongyuan looked at the letter carefully, there was no expression on his face, but his eyes revealed a fine light from time to time.
After a long time, Master Tongyuan put down the letter and slowly spoke.
"Xuan Zhi, Xuan Hui suddenly left Famen Temple, you may be a little puzzled."
"Master, the disciple did feel sudden, almost at a loss, the disciple has always thought that Senior Brother Xuanhui is gone, and sooner or later he will leave the Famen Temple."
"I'm afraid you are a little blamed for being a teacher, why did you insist on asking Xuanhui to serve as the treasurer of this temple in the first place."
Xuan Zhi looked at Master Tongyuan and did not answer directly.
"Xuanhui's previous experience, you are clear, and the teacher also knows that Buddhism is not Xuanhui's destination, but Xuanhui left the Famen Temple this time, but it is the meaning of the teacher, according to his own thoughts, he still doesn't want to leave, after all, he has been in Buddhism for so long, and he has more or less received the influence of Buddhism."
Xuan Zhi looked at Master Tongyuan and was very surprised, since Xuan Hui was willing to stay in the Buddhist Gate, why did the master push him out.
"Xuan Hui's experience is very special, even if you stay in Buddhism for a long time, it is difficult to fully understand the essence of Buddhism, Xuan Zhi, you are already the abbot of Famen Temple, remember this, to promote Buddhism, you need spiritual people."
"Master, the apprentice remembered."
"You don't fully understand, Famen Temple is regarded as a royal temple by the outside world, and it is also one of the Buddhist temples of the Tang Dynasty, the status is very special, the so-called tree is a big wind, Famen Temple is not calm, the world is about to be in chaos, Famen Temple wants to stay out of the matter is impossible, it is said that Buddhism is a quiet place, but when can it be truly quiet."
Xuan Zhi lowered his head, he was very clear in this regard, not to mention the outside world, even the inside of the Famen Temple, it was impossible to be completely quiet, and some disciples who entered the Famen Temple were not necessarily thinking about pursuing the Dharma.
"During the retreat for the teacher, I had an epiphany, I am afraid that the Famen Temple will suffer a catastrophe, and the one who can save the temple at that time is afraid that it is your junior brother Xuanhui."
Xuanzhi's body trembled slightly, it is said that he has become the host of Famen Temple, the Tao is not ordinary, and he can basically do it without anger or anger, but it is also a shock to hear Master Tongyuan say this, it is also a shock, it is said that no matter what the disputes in the outside world are, as a temple, it should not be implicated, after all, no one dares to destroy the temple at will, and if you do so, you will be punished by the Buddha.
"Master, the disciple thinks that the Famen Temple is very famous, that is because of the rich writings in the study of Buddhism, has been recognized by many peers, over the years, the disciples are dedicated to promoting Buddhism, strict requirements for the disciples in the temple, never allowed to get involved in worldly things, they concentrate on cultivation, even if the royal family is turbulent, or the world has changed greatly, the Famen Temple can also stay out of the matter."
Master Tongyuan sighed slightly.
"Xuan Zhi, you concentrate on Buddhism and pursue great harmony, Xuan Hui is not as good as you in this regard, but you are too immersed in Buddhism, everything is based on the Buddha's teachings, you don't care about things outside the world, it is inevitable that your knowledge is biased, and Xuan Hui is better than you in this regard."
Xuanzhi bowed his head again and stopped talking, this point of view, Master Tongyuan has long said, in fact, this is also one of the reasons why Master Tongyuan let Xuanhui serve as the Zhizang of Famen Temple, Xuanhui has always believed that since he is a disciple of Buddhism, he must study Buddhism with one mind, pursue Buddhism, and worldly things, or don't care about it.
"Okay, Xuan Zhi, you don't agree with these views of the teacher, and I won't force you to be the teacher, one day, you will understand this truth, and I want to hear your evaluation of Li Rupei."
"When His Royal Highness King Wei came to Famen Temple, Li Rupei was still young, and the disciples couldn't see anything, but from the letter sent by Senior Brother Xuanhui, he saw the poems made by Li Rupei, and he was very surprised.
"Everything in the world, there is always karma, Li Rupei is young, suffered such a big disaster, can stand in the midst of the disaster, must have an extraordinary mind, you must be strange, why is the teacher optimistic about Li Rupei, and even assert that this child is not simple, when the teacher saw Li Rupei, he felt that this child is very related to the Buddha, if he escapes into Buddhism, he will be able to promote Buddhism one day, become a generation of grandmasters, reverence Master Xuanzang for the teacher, and believe that Li Rupei's achievements in the coming day will not be lower than Master Xuanzang, but it is a pity that it is a disaster, broke through this fate, and every qiē has a fate. ”
"The master knows the drama with a discerning eye, but the disciple is not as good."
"I really want to see Li Rupei, I don't know if there is a chance, but you will definitely see it, there are a few words of entrustment for the teacher, you must remember that the teacher has a premonition, when you see Li Rupei and Xuanhui in the future, it must be when the Famen Temple suffers a catastrophe, they will be able to save the Famen Temple, you can't trust it, you must ask them to help."
Xuan Zhi's face had no expression, although he did not question Master Tongyuan's words, but he did not agree with it in his heart, he always believed that with his own strength, he would be able to make Famen Temple safe and sound, and continue to become a temple, as for the fact that he saw Li Rupei and Xuan Hui one day, it was also the manifestation of the Buddha.
Hyun Chi quickly changed the subject.
"Master, Recently, His Royal Highness King Shou is going to pray at Famen Temple on behalf of the emperor, and the disciples have heard that Huangchao is in turmoil, the southern army is constantly suffering, and the court is tired of coping, His Royal Highness King Shou is here to beg the Buddha to bless the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty."
"The Buddha is merciful, his eyes are like torches, the emperor should think about His Royal Highness King Wei and His Royal Highness King Liang, the reincarnation of cause and effect, what should come is always coming."
"Master's meaning, the royal family will be in calamity."
"Xuan Zhi, if you pay more attention to all the things in the dust, you will also have this kind of understanding, for many years, the court and the middle are the eunuchs in charge, all dynasties, all the eunuch dictatorship, are the omen of the country, the last years of the Han Dynasty, the eunuchs were chaotic, the guide zhì Han downfall, the Qin Dynasty eunuch Zhao Gao pointed to the deer as a horse, directly led to the collapse of the Qin Dynasty building, many lessons, vividly, now this qiē is going to become a reality, at such a moment, how can the Buddha bless."
"The disciple is stupid, please ask the master for guidance."
Master Tongyuan shook his head lightly again, in fact, his meaning has been clear, but unfortunately Famen Temple is also the same as the imperial court, too dependent on the support of the royal family, so that in the eyes of the world, Famen Temple is like a royal temple, relying on the strength of Famen Temple itself, I am afraid it is difficult to get rid of such dependence, the world is impermanent, once the royal family encounters a disaster, how can Famen Temple be spared.
"Xuan Zhi, there are not many things that can be reminded by the teacher, there are some things that you need to comprehend yourself, this time His Royal Highness King Shou went to Famen Temple to pray for blessings, how to grasp it, you have to consider it yourself, and said so much for the teacher, or a sentence, cause and effect have reincarnation."
After saying these words, Master Tongyuan closed his eyes.
Xuan Zhi clasped his hands together, saluted Master Tongyuan, and left the secret room of the Tibetan Scripture Pavilion.
After Xuan Zhi left, Master Tongyuan opened his eyes.
At this moment, Master Tongyuan's eyes revealed melancholy.
Xuan Zhi, who left the secret room of the Tibetan Scripture Pavilion, although his expression was calm, but his heart was also apprehensive, in fact, what Master Tongyuan meant, he had already understood, that is, when His Royal Highness Shouwang came to Famen Temple, he must be low-key to receive him, and it is best to come to Famen Temple as an ordinary pilgrim to pray for blessings, but this is not okay.
His Royal Highness Shouwang came down to Famen Temple, is to pray for the emperor and the court, this is by no means a trivial matter, the emperor wants to get the blessing of the Buddha, Famen Temple must show enough piety, moved by the Buddha, which indicates that Famen Temple must be a big move, if it is low-key to deal with, the emperor is angry, Shouwang is dissatisfied, Famen Temple will soon encounter a disaster.
In fact, the emperor did not attach importance to Buddhism, after ascending the throne, he never came to Famen Temple, and even Da'anguo Temple in Chang'an City did not go, compared with the previous emperor, the emperor just did not suppress Buddhism.
This time the emperor sent His Royal Highness Shouwang to Famen Temple, in fact, it was an opportunity for Famen Temple, Xiantong 14 years, because of the matter of King Wei and King Liang, the emperor has an opinion on Famen Temple, and even sent people to Famen Temple to verify, since then, the court officials who went to Famen Temple to pray for blessings have gradually decreased, until the third year of Qianfu, so the situation is better.
Hyun Chi wanted to seize this opportunity to improve the relationship with the royal family, but Master Tongyuan's opinion was completely different.
This made Xuan Zhi a little puzzled, what kind of decision should be made.
Reality triumphed over feelings, and Hyun Chi finally made the decision to greet His Royal Highness King Shou according to the highest etiquette, this was an opportunity for Famen Temple, and as the host, he had to think about the future of Famen Temple.