Chapter 117: The Choice of Buddhism
After Hui Zhen figured it out, her mood was quite complicated.
Among them, there is both the joy of finding a way back for Buddhism, and the bitterness of succumbing to the Tao.
Lao Tzu's Hu Jingzhi theory first appeared in the Han Dynasty. It is a statement that Buddhism deliberately has a relationship with Taoism in order to preach. Of course, there are also theories that Taoism deliberately humiliated Buddhism in order to slander Buddhism, but this argument is obviously not convincing.
What is the identity of Taoism in the Han Dynasty, born in Taoism, which once said that the Han Dynasty was founded, and the believers in the government and the opposition cannot be counted.
At that time, Buddhism was just a fanbang alien from Tianzhu, especially the Buddhist shaving regulations, which were in obvious conflict with Confucianism's "parents who suffer from the hair and skin of the body, dare not destroy it, and filial piety is the beginning".
At that time, the identities of the two were no less than the difference between the royal family and the wandering refugee.
In such a strong contrast of the situation, I am afraid that Taoism at that time was too lazy to look at Buddhism at all, how can it be talked about deliberately slandering?
However, as Buddhism spread in the eastern region, and even gradually went hand in hand with Taoism, Buddhist monks began to deny the existence of the "Laozi Huahu Jing". From the Jin Dynasty to the current Song Dynasty, there have been Buddhist powers in all dynasties who have tried to destroy the existence of the "Lao Tzu Hua Hu Jing".
Huixin was bitter in his heart, and the Buddhist monks of the past dynasties wanted to destroy the existence of "Lao Tzu Hua Hu Jing", but they never thought that they would want it now.
Ay.
Hui Zhen sighed, folded his hands and made a Buddha salute, and said, "Zen master great wisdom! β
The eyes of the enlightened Zen master drooped slightly, and he sang the Buddha's name without words.
If he had to do it, why would he want to use this method?
This method seems to be able to solve the current crisis of Buddhism, but it is not a great hidden danger. If Buddhism agrees with the existence of "Lao Tzu Hua Hu Jing", it is tantamount to slapping itself in the face, and even slapping the face of the monks who have whitewashed this matter in the past.
And this method is basically to kill 800 enemies and lose 1,000 yourself.
If Taoism is based on this, Buddhism will not have the power to fight back.
Of course, if we can't get through the current difficulties, there will be no future for Buddhism. Therefore, for the enlightened Zen master, "Lao Tzu Hua Hu Jing" is already the only way.
Even if it was a poison wrapped in arsenic, Buddhism could only choose to eat it!
Several people were silent for a moment, Lingmeng Fan's watery eyes were longing, and he said softly: "For that immortal, I don't know what the two Zen masters think?" β
"It's incredible, the poor monk doesn't dare to speak." Zen Master Wuming shook his head slightly, his expression was very solemn.
Compared with the conservatism of the Zen master Wuming, Huizhen is much more straightforward.
He was a little envious, and a little awe-inspiring, and said seriously: "This person can take out a few immortal treasures at will, and give away immortal beasts with magical powers, who else can he be besides immortals?" β
Ling Mengfan groaned: "The matter of the immortal treasure has been verified by Mengfan himself, and there will be no fake. However, this alone is not enough to prove that the other party is a legendary immortal. Although Meng Fan didn't know his strength, he could feel it. He can only be regarded as the top powerhouse in the world, but if he is compared with the legendary immortal gods, it is the difference between heaven and earth. β
Hui Zhen shook his head and retorted: "The fairy also said that he doesn't know the true strength of the other party. And if the other party is an immortal, how can it be that we ordinary people can see through it? β
Zen Master Wuming interrupted the argument between the two and said in a deep voice: "Don't argue about this matter. Whether the other party is a legendary immortal god or not, it doesn't matter much to my Buddhism. The issue we need to discuss urgently now is how to deal with the arrival of the Shinto in Kyoto. β
When the two heard this, they fell silent.
Compared with Zhang Shang's matter, Chongyang Zhenren is the biggest threat to Buddhism now, and it is also an existence that is enough to make Buddhism completely extinct.
Since the news that Chongyang Zhenren was enlightened by immortals and rejuvenated, the Taoism of the entire Kyushu has been affected, even if it is not the Taoist temple of the Quanzhen Sect, it has also flourished.
In Buddhism, the situation is very awkward.
The descent of the immortal gods of Taoism is something witnessed by tens of millions of people, and it is also a fact that no one can refute. In contrast, the Buddhist Buddha does not have any visions, which is really unconvincing.
Once Chongyang Zhenren enters Kyoto, it will inevitably raise the prestige of Quanzhen Religion and even Taoism to the peak.
At that time, if Buddhism has not done anything, it will inevitably attract doubts from people all over the world.
If Taoism were to attack at this time, it would undoubtedly be a great disaster for Buddhism. And they also believe that the Taoist bigwigs will not let go of this opportunity to completely trample Buddhism to death and never turn over.
It's just that in the face of this impending disaster, there is no better way for everyone.
"Lao Tzu Hua Hu Jing" is already their best way, and the only way!
Just when a few people were silent, the excited voice of Xiao Shami sounded outside the door: "Abbot, there is a reply, there is a reply." β
Replies?
Several people looked slightly stunned, and then reacted instantly.
Recently, they only gave a message to the immortal, and the person who replied at this time was naturally self-evident.
Everyone showed a faint look of joy, even if it was the Zen Master Wuming who was always calm, he couldn't help but be a little more excited, and said urgently: "Quick, quickly bring the reply." β
After a while, several people took turns to watch the worship post, and when they saw that Zhang Shang agreed to everyone's visit, they were relieved.
"In this way, it may be that we have overthought what happened before." Zen Master Huizhen smiled and said with a smile.
Ling Mengfan shook his head and said, "The other party just agreed to our visit, but whether we can get what we want is still two words." β
"Fairy Mengfan is too worried, since the other party agrees to our visit, he thinks he also has a certain amount of goodwill. Besides, we're not asking any particularly private questions, we're just trying to clear up the doubts in our hearts. Hui Zhen was full of smiles, not struck by Reimu Fan.
Hearing this, Reimu was silent.
She didn't know whether to say that Zen Master Huizhen was naΓ―ve, or that he was not as good as the city government.
Zen Master Wuming sighed slightly in his heart for the open and secret battle between the two, and didn't say anything.
Although Cihang Jingzhai and Shaolin Temple are Buddhist sects, they are also well-known Jianghu sects, and they are essentially different from Daxiangguo Temple, a pure Buddhist place.
It is precisely because of this that Cihang Jingzhai and Shaolin Temple have always had a lot of open and secret fights.
From the prestige on the rivers and lakes to the prestige between the two sides, they are all full of strife and competition.
And Cihang Jingzhai is all women, and the heirs of Cihang Jingzhai who walk in the red dust are even more glamorous and far-reaching beauties, and they are obviously more competitive than Shaolin. Therefore, since ancient times, whether it is the prestige of Shaolin Temple in the rivers and lakes, or the prestige in the Shilin, it is worse than Cihang Jingzhai.
It is precisely because of this that the relationship between Shaolin Temple and Cihang Jingzhai is quite stiff.
If it weren't for the life and death of Buddhism this time, the two parties would not be able to join forces.
Wuming Zen Master sighed in his heart, clasped his hands together and said, "Two, the immortals have been waiting for a long time, so let's not let people wait for a long time." β