Chang Ming thought that being a monk was a happy thing.

When he meditates and recites sutras, his heart is like an oil lamp lit, and he is never confused.

Because he knows what he's doing, and he knows what's the use of it. He doesn't have to worry about survival, he lives easily and understands.

Therefore, he truly believes that Liufeng is lucky - he became a monk when he was born, not like himself, at a painful price, in exchange for today's peace.

He taught Liufeng to meditate, chant sutras, and practice, Liufeng has been very obedient since he was a child, he will not be naughty or mischievous, nor will he be opportunistic, he is practicing steadily, which makes Chang Ming feel very gratified.

Although Chang Ming and Liufeng are commensurate with brothers, Chang Ming understands in his heart that the relationship between himself and him has far surpassed that of the same family, and is closer to that of mortal father and son.

So when Liufeng gradually showed his extraordinary talent in Buddhism, Chang Ming's heart was full of pride. He thought that he could see the future of Liufeng, and when Liufeng grew up, he would grow into a generation of monks, and even succeeded as the abbot of Kuhai Temple, leading Kuhai Temple to glory together.

He thought it was so.

More than ten years have passed, and the abbot of Kuhai Temple passed away and was succeeded by the elder brother.

This announces that a new era has come for Kuhai Temple, and the new Kuhai Temple will continue its ancient mission.

Liufeng has grown into a sturdy monk, and his cultivation has reached an astonishing level after more than ten years of cultivation.

And all this was expected by Chang Ming.

He once boasted to the abbot about this: "Liufeng is extremely talented, and his current cultivation is even comparable to you and me." ”

The abbot said, "What are you and I?" In time, his accomplishments will be beyond our reach. ”

Chang Ming nodded proudly.

The abbot said: "However, he is still young and the Buddha's heart is undecided, so the praise for him should be restrained, so as not to make him proud and delay his practice." ”

Chang Ming nodded slightly: "This is nature." ”

"There is one more thing that needs to be discussed with you."

"Abbot, please speak."

"When the old abbot passed away, he gave me a task." The abbot looked at Chang Ming, "He said that before Liufeng is eighteen years old, he must be allowed to leave, otherwise the Kuhai Temple will be destroyed." ”

Chang Ming frowned: "How could it be ......?"

"This is what the old abbot explained." The abbot shook his head and said, "I don't know why. ”

Chang Ming frowned, was stunned for a long time, and only said one sentence: "I can't bear him." ”

The abbot said: "This is not a matter of reluctance, since the old abbot has explained it like this, we just need to do it, the old abbot's words are not allowed to be questioned." ”

Chang Ming had mixed feelings in his heart.

Why let Liufeng leave?

What is the so-called catastrophe?

But helplessly, Chang Ming had to sigh: "Let him go out of the temple to find things, lest he know that he was expelled from the temple, and he will be sad." ”

The abbot nodded: "Then let him find one, he can't find it in his life." ”

But about staying in the wind, Chang Ming made three mistakes.

First, he thinks he knows the future of Liufeng.

Second, he misremembered Liufeng's birthday.

The first mistake only hurt himself, and the second mistake hurt the abbot.

The abbot sat in the middle of the fire, looking serene.

Chang Ming wore a robe and led all the disciples to salute.

Chang Ming became the abbot of Kuhai Temple.

He kept in mind the teachings of the second senior brother at the beginning of "inheriting good thoughts and initiating good deeds", and was strict with himself and purified all sentient beings.

Under his leadership, Kuhai Temple became a famous temple, and he was also highly respected.

More than 70 years have passed.

Chang Ming often stood at the gate of the temple, on the edge of the cliff, looking into the distance.

He always has his back to the direction in which the sun is rising.

He stood quietly, and the little monks would hear him whispering to himself, "How far have you come...... Where is it now...... Is everything alright......"

The little monks didn't know who he was talking about. When asked about him, he just smiled: "It's nothing ......"

Today, the world is in good weather, the people live and work in peace and contentment, and there are no more hungry people fleeing.

Chang Ming had thought about going home to see and go back to the place where he was born, but that was already when he was very old. His parents must have died long ago, perhaps his lucky brothers who were chosen to stay behind had also died, and he was now a hundred years old, or perhaps the people in the village who knew him had died.

When the last person who remembered him also went to Yellow Springs, he didn't belong there.

There's no need to go back and see.

It's just that when people get old, they will inevitably get nostalgic.

At this time, he realized that he actually had nothing to miss in his life.

Maybe the monk who has been traveling west and is still on the road is his only concern.

However, the only concern can only be worry.

Liufeng went to find the West Heaven Buddha Heart that could never be found, which also means that he will never see him.

All the way to the west, to the end of life, is the western sky.

Practicing all the way and achieving positive results is the Buddha's heart.

Chang Ming sighed deeply.

He suddenly began to wonder if he had done something wrong to let Liufeng go to find the Western Heavenly Buddha Heart.

The West Heaven Buddha heart does not exist, but Liufeng will not know the truth, let alone look back.

His own sentence made his whole life delay in finding something that didn't exist.

It seems that he has made his life meaningless.

But whether it makes sense or not, it's not up to you to decide.

Chang Ming smiled self-deprecatingly: "What is the meaning of what the poor monk pursues all his life? ”

The only meaning is to think that you have meaning, so live clearly and clearly.

In this way, Liufeng's life should also be clear and clear.

That's what makes sense.

Chang Ming was meditating and chanting in front of the Buddha, and suddenly a little monk came.

The little monk said, "Abbot, today I met an old monk at the foot of the mountain, she asked me a question, I couldn't answer, so I came to ask you for advice." ”

Chang Ming smiled: "What's the problem?" ”

"He asked me why dogs can go in and out through people's gates, but people can't go in and out of their holes."

The sound of chanting stopped, and he slowly opened his eyes.

A little monk once said, "Abbot, what is this world like? ”

Chang Ming said: "I have almost stayed in Kuhai Temple for the rest of my life, and I have never seen the whole world with my own eyes. ”

"I've heard that the world is round! If you keep walking in one direction, one day, you will be able to return to the original point. ”

"Oh?" Chang Ming smiled, "If that's the case, that's great." ”

Chang Ming hopes so.

Now, he smiled slightly and said to himself, "In this way, you are still alive...... Are you turning back, or is the world really round...... Why don't you come up and see me......"

He stood on the top of the hill and looked at the other hill in the distance.

The little monk asked, "Abbot, what are you looking at?" ”

"Look at people."

"Can you see it from such a distance?"

"I've seen it."

In the distance, in the golden light, a small piece of pure white danced in the wind......

Later, there was one more "lifeless Buddha" in the world, and Kuhai Temple also built the golden body of the Buddha.

A little monk Zhizhi pointed to the Buddha statue and said: "Abbot, the Buddha group is invincible, it seems that the old monk who asked me questions at the bottom of the mountain that day!" ”

Chang Ming looked at the Buddha statue for a long time, and finally smiled: "It seems that I was wrong again." ”

The third mistake Chang Ming made was that he thought that the Western Heavenly Buddha Heart did not exist.

Ke Liufeng not only walked to the western sky, but also cultivated the heart of the Buddha and became a real Buddha.

"Amitabha Buddha ......"

When Chang Ming opened his eyes, he found himself in a slightly dark space.

"Amitabha, it turns out that there is really hell in this world." Chang Ming was a sturdy young monk at this time.

During the time when this body belonged, the wind was still there, and the abbot was still there.

"This is the underworld, not hell." A voice said.

Chang Ming turned his head to see that it was a man dressed in white.

"Oh." Chang Ming nodded, "You are?" ”

"White-horned fairy, messenger of the gods, your guide."

"My guide?" Chang Ming said, "Where do you want to guide me?" Reincarnation? ”

"What you call reincarnation is actually a rare opportunity. Only a few people can enjoy this privilege, and it is not as common as Buddhists say. The vast majority of life, after death, go to the underworld, ask the heart to evaluate the merits, and then return to the spiritual realm and end everything. ”

Chang Ming asked, "Which one do I belong to?" ”

The white horned fairy didn't speak, just glanced at him and said, "Go to the heart desk." ”

Chang Ming stood on the inquiry platform.

There was a person in front of the stage, holding a bamboo brush in his hand, sitting upright.

"Who's on stage! Get your name in! ”

Familiar sounds......

Chang Ming looked intently, and the man's face gradually became clear...... But it's still the white-horned fairy.

"......," Chang Ming said, "Is it necessary?" ”

The white-horned fairy smiled: "Since the last time the demon made trouble in the underworld, the black-faced judge is nowhere to be found, and the Asking Heart Platform has not yet found a new successor to the immortal family, so we guides can only go into battle in person and go through the motions!" Cooperate with it! ”

"The poor monk's law name is Chang Ming, the former abbot of the Kuhai Temple in the world."

"Have you ever done something wrong?"

"Nope."

"Good!"

“......”

“......”

It's really just a formality.

The white-horned fairy said: "Okay, I'll take you to reincarnation." ”

Chang Ming smiled: "Am I one of those very few people?" ”

The white-horned fairy nodded: "You have to come on!" Work hard to practice in the human world and reincarnate a few more times, and you will have the opportunity to rank in the immortal class and join us. ”

Chang Ming said: "Before reincarnation, I want to ask you about a person, or not a person. ”

The white-horned fairy said: "Who?" ”

"His name in the world is Liufeng, and he is also a monk of Kuhai Temple, my little junior brother."

Chang Ming clearly saw that the white horned fairy's face changed instantly.

The white-horned fairy dodged his eyes and said incoherently: "I haven't seen it!" What keeps the wind...... Haven't seen it! ”

Chang Ming frowned: "Lifeless Buddha, you should always know, right?" ”

"There is no living Buddha!" The white-horned fairy exclaimed exaggeratedly, "There are 100,000 gods and Buddhas in the sky, how can there be such a god position?" No no! ”

Before Chang Ming could get an answer, he was pushed by the White Horn Fairy to the reincarnation gate and kicked down! ”

The white-horned fairy wiped his sweat: "People who are involved with the Lifeless Buddha are not simple!" I'll have to watch this monk carefully! Don't make any mess of me! I don't want to be like Blue Feather Fairy......"

As he spoke, he had a picture of that day in his mind......

"The ...... of the Immortal Buddha"

Before he knew it, cold sweat soaked his clothes.