The tax money was recovered, and the magistrate was completely relieved. In order to thank Chen Yanzhi, the magistrate also rewarded him with one hundred taels of silver.

At the same time, the magistrate attaches more importance to Chen Yanzhi. The county government is inseparable from a capable person like Chen Yanzhi.

If it weren't for Chen Yanzhi's presence this time, the matter would have been successfully resolved, and I don't know how big a mess it would be.

On the morning of Qingming Festival.

Li Gongfu, Xu Jiaorong, and Xu Xian all went to the West Lake to sweep the tombs and worship their ancestors.

Xu Xian invited Chen Yanzhi to go with him, but Chen Yanzhi shook his head and refused. Your family goes to worship their ancestors, and I go with me, like what?

Xu Xian saw that Chen Yanzhi was reluctant to go, so he said: "Brother Chen, the beautiful scenery of West Lake is famous in Hangzhou. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of West Lake on your own. ”

Chen Yanzhi said: "That's not bad. I have heard of the beautiful scenery of West Lake for a long time, but I have never had the opportunity to see it. But this time...... Forget it. I'm going to go to Jinshan Temple to offer incense. ”

Xu Xian was taken aback, and hurriedly said, "Brother Chen, you won't really listen to the words of the old monk Fahai and plan to go to Jinshan Temple to become a monk, right?" ”

Chen Yanzhi shook his head and said, "Hanwen, what do you want?" Of course I'm not going to become a monk. Maybe I'll marry a daughter-in-law in the future. ”

Chen Yanzhi has read a lot of Buddhist classics. He wanted to know if the exercises in Jinshan Temple were the same as those of Buddhism in other worlds.

If it's all the same, then why is it that in this world, you can cultivate into an Arhat Bodhisattva or even a Buddha according to the exercises?

Other worlds, why can't they?

There was a doubt in his heart, and Chen Yanzhi was about to find the answer.

If you want to understand the Buddhism of this world, going to Jinshan Temple is the best choice.

When he went to Jinshan Temple, Chen Yanzhi did not wear an official uniform, but changed into his white robe.

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Chen Yanzhi came to Jinshan Temple alone.

The monk is a small novice.

He folded his hands and asked, "Dare to ask the donor, but come to the temple to offer incense?" ”

Chen Yanzhi nodded and said, "En." I'm here to put incense on the Buddha. ”

The Buddha is said to be one of the most powerful beings in the Three Realms.

Even if Chen Yanzhi is based on Confucian self-cultivation, when he arrives at the temple, he still has to respect the Buddha.

The monk said, "Please come with the little monk." ”

Today is the Qingming Festival, everyone is sweeping the tomb to worship the ancestors, almost no one comes to the temple to incense.

In the entire hall, there are only two or three people who come to worship the Buddha and offer incense.

Chen Yanzhi lit a stick of incense and bowed to the Buddha statue.

At this time.

Fahai's voice came from behind him: "Master Chen is really a person with wise roots. Less than three days after we parted, you came to Jinshan Temple to seek Buddha. If Master Chen can enter my Buddhism, his future achievements will be limitless. ”

Chen Yanzhi's face was calm, and after inserting the incense, he turned around and said, "I've seen Master Fahai." The master was wrong, I was just worshipping the Buddha, not asking for the Buddha. I worship the Buddha because I have respect for the Buddha, and the Buddha's achievements are high and worthy of my respect. It is an example for me to learn from. ”

"As the saying goes, it is better to ask for others than for yourself. I don't believe that by asking for a Buddha, the Buddha will be able to satisfy my selfish desires without limits. If there is really a response, then this Buddha is not a real Buddha, but a demon. ”

Fahai clasped his hands together and recited the Buddha's name: "Amitabha." Chen Shizhu is young, and he can be like a mirror, which is really gratifying. Chen Shizhu's understanding of the Buddha is very profound and thorough. However, it's a pity ......"

Chen Yanzhi asked, "What is a pity?" ”

Fahai said: "It's a pity that Master Chen has not been able to become enlightened. ”

"What do you mean by that?" Chen Yanzhi was moved and asked.

Fahai said with a smile: "Master Chen's state of mind and martial arts cultivation have reached the peak realm. The heart is like a mirror. This kind of mental cultivation is not easy to achieve even if you are a disciple of Buddhism. As the abbot of Jinshan Temple, Lao Qu has practiced for hundreds of years, and his state of mind has barely reached the level of a mirror like a mirror. ”

"The heart is like a mirror. Remembering and having a clear mind is just the most basic. But everything is clear, and the speed of learning and growth is extremely fast. But enlightenment is different. Enlightenment increases people's wisdom and can be known by nature. As long as you become enlightened, practice the Dharma, and become an arhat or a bodhisattva, there is hope. ”

The meaning of Fahai is that people whose hearts are like mirrors are not yet qualified to become arhats and bodhisattvas, and only enlightened people have a chance to become arhats and bodhisattvas.

It can be seen that the cultivation is difficult.

Chen Yanzhi's mind raced and nodded secretly.

I am always looking for a higher spiritual realm. Unexpectedly, Fahai gave himself a hint.

The realm of the "living dead" is indeed very similar to the state of mind of Buddhism like a mirror.

After the mind is like a mirror, it is to enter the realm of "Zen".

But this Zen is very difficult to understand. It can only be understood but not spoken.

However, the "enlightenment" mentioned by Fahai is to enter the Zen realm.

If it was someone else, they might not believe it, but Chen Yanzhi knew that Fahai didn't talk nonsense.

The sixth ancestor is illiterate.

But when he was enlightened and wiser, he was born to know. When he was a teenager, he became a great monk among the Buddhist sects.

Chen Yanzhi's memory and logical thinking are beyond the limits of mortals, but as long as he has not acquired new knowledge, it is difficult for him to deduce higher-level cultivation exercises. If you want to grow, you have to keep learning. This is the limitation of Chen Yanzhi.

If you are "enlightened", then you will be able to increase your wisdom and begin to explore the essence of your practice. Without the right exercises, you don't need to learn them, and you can "make something out of nothing".

"The next spiritual realm of the living dead turns out to be enlightenment."

Chen Yanzhi laughed loudly: "Haha...... Master Fahai, thank you, thank you. When I came this time, I planned to talk with the master about the scriptures and Taoism, and watch the practice of Jinshan Temple, hoping to find the path of practice in the future. But now I know that if you want to step into a higher realm, you can only be enlightened. ”

Chen Yanzhi has always been peaceful and calm, and his mind has always maintained a pure and clear state. But now, he was glad, and he was happy. The cells all over his body seemed to be active.

Satisfying and delightful minds is the best way to practice.

It has been a long time since Chen Yanzhi has achieved such satisfaction and joy.

"Master Fahai, your Buddhists talk about great compassion, and we Confucians also talk about benevolence and kindness." Chen Yanzhi said to Fahai, "Mahayana Buddhism talks about universalizing all sentient beings, and Confucianism pursues the harmony of heaven and earth. The things that we are cultivating and pursuing are all on the same path. Whether I come to Jinshan Temple to practice or not, what does it matter? I still have something to do, and when I have the opportunity, I will come to Jinshan Temple again to talk with the master about the scriptures. Leave. ”

Chen Yanzhi walked out of the main hall and flew away as a streamer.

After talking with Fahai, Chen Yanzhi guessed that the Buddhist texts of Jinshan Temple must be the same as the Buddhism he knew.

There is no need to look again.

If you want to see the practice of Jinshan Temple, Fahai will definitely not agree. Since this is the case, then Chen Yanzhi should not open his mouth, lest he be rejected when he speaks, which will only increase his embarrassment and hurt his peace.

Fahai watched Chen Yanzhi disappear into the sky, and a wry smile appeared on his face.

I didn't expect Chen Yanzhi to have such a profound understanding of Buddhism.

If you want to pull Chen Yan to Jinshan Temple to become a monk, it is impossible.

Xiao Shami asked with a puzzled expression: "Master, that Chen Shi Master can actually fly in the sky." His cultivation is definitely not low. ”

Fahai nodded and said, "His state of mind is not much different from that of Lao Wei. It's just that he doesn't have the vajra power of my Buddhism. If it is about the means of subduing demons, Lao Wei is more domineering than Chen Shizhu. ”