Chapter 125: Treasures
Everyone held their breath and watched every move under Yebei's hands with good eyes. Yebei, on the other hand, is like an artist taking care of a rare treasure, and his movements are very light and slow.
To say that the first person who can't hold back his temperament in this situation should be Lao Gu, but at this moment, Qin Zhen asked a little eagerly: "Isn't this tower a tower, is there anything else to say?" What are you going to look it like? Boss, tell us about it, don't let us watch and worry......"
Yebei stopped what he was doing, turned his head and glanced at Qin Zhen and asked, "Are you sure you want to hear it?" ”
"Sure......" Qin Zhen replied a little dumbfounded.
In fact, what Yebei means by asking this sentence is that the symbol of the pagoda structure is very complex, and no matter how straightforward it is, it will not be straightforward. He felt that Qin Zhen would not be interested in hearing this, or rather...... Even if you're interested, it's enough to understand.
However, looking at Qin Zhen's thirsty appearance, Yebei still said leisurely: "As I said just now, each layer of the structure of the pagoda has its own unique significance. When this stupa is raised, its levels and directions are chaotic. Let's just follow its meaning and return to its place.
You see, the base of this tower symbolizes the nine centers of Bon that remain unchanging. The four steps on the pedestal of this tower in turn symbolize the four elements of the universe that I have told you before: wind, fire, water, and earth. and the four vows that cannot be guarded. ”
"An oath that can't be kept?" Qin Zhen couldn't help but interject. He knew that he shouldn't disturb Yebei at this time, but when he heard this sentence, there was something sad and literary about it. He still couldn't help but ask. Wondering what it is to know what the vows that cannot be kept in Buddhism are.
Yebei seemed to have expected that he would be interrupted when he said this, so he took a deep breath, controlled his feelings and continued to say patiently: "There is no trade-off, no self and others, no movement and nature, all purity." Even if you know the four vows, can you understand them? Yebei squinted at Qin Zhen, as if questioning his qualifications for curiosity.
Qin Zhen touched his face in embarrassment, avoiding Yebei's eyes. Sure enough, ordinary people just can't understand the breadth and profundity of religion. It seems that no matter what Yebei says next, it's better not to ask any more questions. lest you seek to be hungry.
Yebei continued to rotate the pagoda and said softly: "This part of Mount Meru represents the five bodies, and the first layer symbolizes the ten virtues. The second layer symbolizes the four minds. The third layer symbolizes the four divine feet, the fourth layer symbolizes the ten wisdoms, the Aquarius symbolizes the eighty-two meditations, and the vase symbolizes the eighteen emptiness. The white conch symbolizes the four natures. The canopy symbolizes the four paths of Xinrao. The central pillar symbolizes the eight paths of liberation, the thirteen-layer Falun symbolizes the thirteen fearlessness, and the rain eaves symbolizes the four sorrows. The streamer symbolizes omniscient wisdom, the two Dapeng horns on the spire symbolize the twin fortunes of compassion and wisdom, and the spire symbolizes the supreme bliss and consummation of the Dharma body.
Each part of the stupa of Bon corresponds to each part of the body of the Buddha. You can think of it as a Buddha statue, and you will find it much simpler. In addition, the stupas of Bon and other sects of Tibetan Buddhism have great differences in the symbolic meaning of each part, except for the general similarity in structure and function. So, don't use what you know at the moment to resolve everything in the future after seeing this stupa. ”
Yebei's last two words of advice really made Qin Zhen feel ashamed. Because he was thinking in his heart, if he was going to memorize by rote, he had to write down what Yebei said, and then if he met the pagoda again on the next road, he wouldn't have to be overwhelmed.
But who would have thought that this idea had just been thought about in Qin Zhen's heart, and it was explained by Yebei on the spot. To say that Yebei's magical ability to see through people's hearts is really much more miraculous than any religious belief......
At the same time as Yebei finished speaking, the part of the tower body he rotated had already completed to the final spire. The moment his slender fingers left the tower, the sound of the mechanism turning around him was also heard.
Yebei smiled confidently, and then calmly waited for the change in the White Tower.
As expected, when the sound of the mechanism opening stopped, the seemingly integrated white pagoda in front of him was separated in a strange way. It was like a gourd that had been split.
And at the same time, the mountain wall where they had turned the prayer wheel before also moved! The sound of a huge rock grinding rumbled, and the entire mountain wall slowly opened as if it were a skylight! The most incredible thing is that the light that shines in is like sunlight......
Qin Zhen subconsciously narrowed his eyes and raised his hand to block the light. Maybe I've been in the dark for too long, and suddenly a light shines in like this, and my eyes really can't accept it for a while...... But how can this place be open to the outside world?
But there's no time to think about it now, things have to be prioritized, just as slowly. So, let's get the Buddha bones first! This is their most important task to enter this strange cave!
A soft, warm light shone straight down the rock wall on the white pagoda that had been opened. This made Qin Zhen and the others all see very clearly that there were items in the tower.
It was a thick ancient scripture with the bones of the Buddha they were familiar with. Those are the eleventh and twelfth Buddha bones, the last two keys to Shangri-La! With these two Buddha bones together, they can finally take an official step towards Shangri-La!
Yebei directly handed the Buddha bone to Qin Zhen, and it didn't matter as if he had handed Qin Zhen a piece of sheep and scorpion...... Then he went and flipped the book a few more times.
Qin Zhen didn't say much, and after putting away all the Buddha bones with Jiang Qi, he approached Yebei again and asked, "What is this?" Is it something we use......? "Qin Zhen now looks at everything as if it is related to Shangri-La, and he can't wait to take everything out in case of emergency.
Yebei shook his head lightly and said, "No, it's useless for you to take this. This is the true Kalachakra Sutra, the last sutra of Tantra......"
Although Qin Zhen didn't know what was so special about this scripture, it was not difficult to imagine the appearance of Yebei that this must also be a rare treasure.
This time, Yebei spoke on his own: "According to Tsongkhapa, if you understand the Kalachakra Sutra, you will have a thorough understanding of all the arcane dharmas of Tantra. ”
Lao Gu replied at this time: "Hey, Boss Night, I think it...... There's really no need for you to look at a book in a daze. You said that you didn't even look at this Buddha bone, what kind of god do you have for this sutra? Could it be that you have the determination to step out of the red dust and escape into the empty door? Let's be honest, if I grow up like you, I definitely won't give up my family. ”
When Lao Gu said you, of course, he meant Yudong and them. I don't know how their magical master picked out the apprentices, each one more otherworldly and immortal-like. It's no wonder that Lao Gu is so straightforward in his envy, jealousy and hatred.
At this time, Yebei looked at Lao Gu, and said with a rare undulating feeling: "Do you know what is recorded in the real Kalachakra Sutra? ”
“…… Ah, what else is recorded in the scriptures, it turns out that I always thought that it was the great truth that the four are empty. Now that I've read Tibetan Buddhism, I think the scriptures may be all myths...... "Lao Gu said his thoughts very honestly.
Yebei nodded slightly and said, "Yes, it's not impossible for you to say that, because the Kalachakra Sutra talks about the content of the puja between Shakyamuni and the king of Shangri-La." This can indeed be said to be a myth......"
Without waiting for Yebei to finish speaking, Qin Zhen rushed towards the scripture! He also shouted: "There is something going on here about Shangri-La?!" ”
Before Qin Zhen could touch the scripture, he was stopped by Ye Beiyi raising his arm, and then asked him with a slight frown: "What are you going to do with this book?" This is the real Kalachakra Sutra, and it's all in Sanskrit, can you read it? ”
“…… I don't understand. But you can translate it to us! Qin Zhen said excitedly. Ever since he had heard Yebei say that the scripture was about Shangri-La, he was looking at the book now as if he were looking at a map of Shambhala.
But unexpectedly, Yebei shook his head and said, "I can't understand most of them, if Juntian is here, maybe there is some hope...... Now, don't take it personally. ”
"......" Qin Zhen looked at Yebei in a daze, the feeling of just giving a hot pot and being poured with a bucket of ice was very strong. If so, why did you say it in the first place...... made Qin Zhen's hope come to naught.
Looking at Qin Zhen's stunned look, Yebei said helplessly: "I really can't understand the back, and there aren't too many places that I can understand a little bit in the front...... And don't worry, there can't be a specific address and map here, if you have this kind of thought, then I advise you to die. ”
Qin Zhen, who was once again exposed by Yebei, just blinked, he seemed to be used to it now, and it didn't matter. Probably Lao Gu's cheekiness was practiced in this way.
Qin Zhen was still full of curiosity at this time and asked, "You just said the king of Shambhala?" There's a king in that place, huh? That ......"
"Is there a Snow White...... Lao Gu suddenly took the words that were extremely disturbing to the scenery, extremely affecting the atmosphere, and extremely jumping......
Yebei and they looked at Lao Gu with a strange look at the same time, and Lao Gu saw that the three of them had not very warm expressions, and they also closed their mouths in a funny way.
Qin Zhen's question was obviously a very strict, very serious, and very important question for understanding Shangri-La. But it was stirred up by Lao Gu like this...... Qin Zhen himself felt that he didn't know what he wanted to say just now.
In the end, it was Yebei who didn't bother him, and then the question Qin Zhen asked just now gave them a rough answer. (To be continued......)