Emperor Fulin of Shunzhi invited the Fifth * Lama, Cangyang Gyatso and his party to observe the water and land puja presided over by Master Mingjing of Guangji Temple. The monks of Guangji Temple set up mandalas, set up fasting food, and held water and land pujas, and Emperor Shunzhi Fulin spent time for the souls of the Qing Empire who died in battle, and prayed for the blessings of the people of the world! I also participated with the great general Liu Shu.

At the large altar, 24 monks led by Master Mingjing to recite the "Confession of the Liang Emperor". On this altar hangs the statue of Shakyamuni Buddha, Amitabha Buddha, Maitreya Buddha, there are Bodhisattvas, Arhats and other coercions, the statues of the four heavenly kings of the Dharma are hung on both sides, and the statues of the ten halls of Yama and judges are hung behind. The main altar is for the above three Buddhas and Guanyin Bodhisattva, the city god old man tablet, in front of the altar to place the scripture reading platform and incense, flowers, water, fruits, lamps and other offerings.

The altar of the scriptures, by seven monks to recite the scriptures. Three Buddha statues are hung above the back of this altar and the same as the big altar, and the statues of the protector gods are hung on both sides, and the main altar is dedicated to the standing statue of Guanyin Bodhisattva, and four prayer platforms are placed side by side.

The Lotus Altar is recited by seven monks of Guangji Temple. The statue of the Bodhisattva of the Great Enlightenment with Guanyin Bodhisattva as the center is hung above the back of this altar, and the main altar is for the statue of Guanyin with a thousand hands, and there is a sutra of the Lotus Sutra built-in.

The Pure Land Altar, where seven monks chant the name of "Amitabha". The main statue is a standing statue of Amitabha, and the Pure Land of Bliss is hung behind. On the walls on both sides of this altar, there are many lotus tablets written on yellow paper, and its text is: Buddha Li recommends the position of the lotus.

The Chinese altar is read by two eminent monks. The main deity of this altar is the Buddha of Virujana, and the two Bodhisattvas of Manjushri and Puxian are flanked on both sides. The main altar is also for the scriptures containing the Huayan Sutra. The scroll of the sutra is placed on the prayer platform.

The yoga altar, or almsgiving altar, is only used at night when the flame is applied, and the monks are temporarily drawn from each altar.

"Living Buddha, why do you want to hold a water and land puja?" I asked curiously.

"Idol, the full name of this water and land puja is 'Dharma Realm Holy Fan Water and Land Pudu Lent Festival'. Some places are also called water and land dojos, water and land fasting, because this kind of Buddhist thing is mainly for food and drink, and is set up for all the souls of the dead on land and water. This time, the Shunzhi Emperor invited us to hold a water and land puja for three purposes: one is to pursue the good Bodhi of the ancestors of the ancestors of the Qing Empire, the second is to apply this merit back to the Shunzhi Emperor himself and his royal family to prolong life and increase blessings, and the third is to relieve the six realms of sentient beings and the three realms. Through the medium of food and dharma, the six realms of suffering beings were saved, so that the people of the Qing Empire could live and die beyond the Three Realms. This water and land puja activities mainly include sprinkling, enchantment, sending messengers, inviting to the upper hall, inviting the lower hall, offering to the upper hall, offering to the lower hall, offering to the lower hall, giving precepts, giving food, sending saints and setting off flames, etc., and the ashram is carried out according to seven days, and this is just the beginning. As he walked, Cangyang Gyatso pointed to the seven altars and explained to me.

"Seven days, that's a long time!By the way, Living Buddha, what is food almsgiving?" I said.

"Idols, as the saying goes, 'the upper offering to the Buddhas of the Ten Directions, the middle offering to the sages, the lower and the six realms, etc., there is no difference between giving and giving, that is, this righteousness is also. 'The details of Lent on land and water, reviving the past and the present, all the holy realms, the mortal realms, whether in the water, on land, in the air, or in the past, present, and future, can be universalized together. Giving food to ghosts is equivalent to making offerings to countless Buddhas, and it is also equivalent to offering to all beings in the heavens, asuras, humans, animals, and hells, and there is no difference in merit. The merit of giving food to the ghosts will benefit all beings in the entire Dharma realm, and the merit will be equal and great. Cangyang Gyatso pointed to the fasting in those mandalas and spoke eloquently.

"Amitabha! I see! No wonder Empress Xiaozhuang is so happy, Emperor Shunzhi is really a filial son and virtuous grandson! Thanks to the Living Buddha, you are here!" I clasped my hands together and smiled softly, glancing at the mandala in the distance and the Shunzhi Emperor Fulin, who was listening to the scriptures and hearing the Dharma.

This water and land puja is a Chinese Buddhist puja and has nothing to do with me. I am here to participate in the Sino-Tibetan cultural exchange this time, and you see, this water and land puja is supported by Master Mingjing of Guangji Temple. Cangyang Gyatso pointed to the Mingjing Master in the distance and smiled.

"Oh! I see! It's rude!" I quickly apologized with my fists clenched.

"Hehehe...... Idols don't have to blame themselves! This is a subdivision of Buddhist culture, and outsiders know very little about it!" Cangyang Gyatso said with a smile.

Suddenly, a little lama suddenly hurried to Cangyang Gyatso and reported: "Living Buddha, I found that the little monk Aji has been staring at Emperor Shunzhi and feels a little suspicious. ”

"Huh, Cangyang Jiajia, who is this Aji? Why have I never heard of it, are we Tibetans?" Cangyang Gyatso was taken aback, and General Liu Shu and I were also surprised, thinking, "Will this water and land puja be mixed into the assassins of the Heaven and Earth Society?" General Liu Shu immediately rushed to the Shunzhi Emperor Fulin's side to escort him.

"Tell the living Buddha, this Aji is we from Tibet down the mountain into Beijing, passing through Sichuan when we saw a little monk scavenging, because he saw his face yellow and thin, looking for food in the garbage heap, the fifth * lama asked him, learned that Zhang Xianzhong in Sichuan after the indiscriminate killing, Sichuan did not have a few people left, plus the plague was rampant, he was alone a monk can not be fate, only to live on the street. When the Fifth Lama* saw that he was also a member of the Buddhist sect, he took pity on him, so he also accepted him as a disciple and gave him the name Aji, hoping that he would be auspicious in the future. The little lama spoke eloquently.

"Living Buddha, yes, after Zhang Xianzhong captured Sichuan, he tried to open the Tongshen Ding in his hand, and cut off the woman's little feet every day to light the incense candles in the sky, and for a time the people of Sichuan were almost slaughtered, the production withered, and there were countless ghost towns. I folded my hands.

Cangyang Gyatso said solemnly: "If this is the case! He is a Han Chinese? He is quietly eyeing Emperor Shunzhi, there may be something strange, I want to ask the reason! By the way, Cangyang Gyatso, have you told the Fifth Lama about this?"

"To the Living Buddha, no, I am the first to report to you. The little lama replied.

"That's good! The Fifth Lama* was too strict with the monks, and he might punish him for his great disrespect, so he would at least have to shed his skin. When the water and land puja is over, you bring him to me, and I will ask you why. Cangyang Gyatso told the little lama.

"All right, Living Buddha!" said the little lama, and withdrew.

After the water and land puja, Emperor Fulin of Shunzhi bid farewell to Master Mingjing and the monks of Guangji Temple, and went to the royal hunting ground to train archery and hunting accompanied by the general Liu Shu.

The little lama Cangyang Gyatso found the little monk Aji and brought it to Cangyang Gyatso, and the little monk took out a painting and handed it to Cangyang Gyatso, and then explained the reason for the incident in 1510, I was also surprised and felt incredible.

"Without further ado, I'm afraid of change!Idol, let's go to the royal hunting ground and tell the emperor about this!" Cangyang Gyatso said as he took me and the little monk Aji by the hand and ran towards the carriage with the painting.

When the three of us arrived at the royal hunting ground in a carriage, Shunzhi Emperor Fulin and Liu Shu had already run around the hunting ground, resting in the big tent with a few antelopes that had been shot.

The three of us hurriedly entered the big tent, and after greeting the emperor, Cangyang Gyatso said solemnly: "Your Majesty, I have something important to tell you, and I also ask the emperor to retreat." ”

Emperor Shunzhi looked at the little monk holding the painting beside Cangyang Gyatso, but he felt kind, so he looked left and right and ordered: "You all go down!" Everyone retreated, and there were only Fulin, Cangyang Gyatso, Liu Shu, me and the little monk in the big tent.

"Your Majesty, please look!" Cangyang Gyatso said with a smile.

As soon as Cangyang Gyatso's words fell, the little monk Aji opened the scroll and put it on the table for Emperor Shunzhi to see.

After the little monk opened the scroll, Emperor Shunzhi walked over to take a look at it and asked in surprise: "Why doesn't this portrait have eyebrows?" Aiqing, take the inkstone and brush, I want to add eyebrows to the portrait with my own hands!"

Liu Shu went out to get pen and ink, and Fu Lin painted eyebrows for the person in the painting.

After the little monk saw Fu Lin add eyebrows to the portrait, he instantly burst into tears, knelt down in front of Fu Lin and shouted: "Master, I have found you! I have found you...... " Shunzhi Emperor Fulin and the general Liu Shu were shocked and looked at each other.

I patted Liu Shu on the shoulder, nodded and said, "Really, that's right." ”

"Master, it's a long story, here's the thing! Twelve years ago, my master lived in seclusion at the peak of Mount Emei. Master does not go down the mountain all year round, does not eat, does not drink water, and meditates with his eyes closed. I followed him, and from time to time I went down the mountain to buy rice to cook and eat for myself. Day after day, Master meditated for more than ten years, and I followed for more than ten years. One day, Master suddenly opened his eyes and said to me, 'I'm leaving, you stay here and don't go down.' I knew that Master was going to pass away, and I couldn't bear it, so I grabbed Master's clothes and cried, not wanting Master to leave. Master comforted me, 'Don't be sad, we still have one day to meet. Then he took out a scroll from his sleeve, on which was painted the image of the Master, with eyes, ears, mouth, and nose, but no eyebrows. Master asked me to treasure this portrait and told me, 'After I am gone, after 12 years, you will come down to me on the mountain and show him a painting when you see someone.' If anyone can help you put eyebrows on a portrait, it's me. After the explanation, the master drifted away. Soon Zhang Xianzhong flowed into Sichuan, causing the blood of the Sichuan people to flow like a river. I obeyed Master's instructions and did not go down the mountain, so my life was saved. When the 12-year period was up, I went down the mountain, at this time the Qing soldiers entered the customs, and the ninth son of Aixin Jueluo Huang Taiji succeeded to the throne...... Master, I have finally found you......... Woo woo woo ......" the little monk Aji said with tears in his eyes.

After the little monk said the master's instructions in their original form, Emperor Fulin of Shunzhi held the little monk with both hands, and suddenly realized: "It turns out that in my previous life, I was an old monk of Emei Mountain! No wonder I always have the idea of becoming a monk, no wonder I can't help but feel sad when I see the years of war, no wonder I am bent on doing water and land pujas, no wonder I want to see the living Buddha in Tibet......

The little monk Aji looked at Emperor Shunzhi Fulin whose eyes were shining with tears, and held Emperor Shunzhi Fulin with open arms and choked up: "Master also said...... I pray that no matter where you are in the dark world, you will be that light that is large enough, and I want to be able to see it clearly...... You will shine everywhere like a star, I want you to be the light where you are, and shine all the darkness and pain of the world......!

"In vain...... No wonder I do have the idea of becoming a monk, but I am afraid that my mother will be alone. What else did the master say?" Fu Lin asked, touching the little monk's head and looking at the canopy of the big tent.

"Master also said that with Vajra as the Dharma-Eye, Leng Yan as the pestle to subdue demons, Great Compassion as the lamp for the benefit of the world, and Mida as the guiding place, teach to return to the Pure Land on the rooftop. The little monk raised his sleeve and wiped his tears.

"Shh......h This is the secret of being a teacher, can't you say that you know it? Don't say this in the future. Fu Lin raised his index finger and whispered to his mouth.

General Liu Shu and I looked at it and were both moved and inexplicably wanted to laugh.

Cangyang Gyatso said with a smile: "Your Majesty, everything is a fixed number, and everything is up to anyone. Since I was born, I have always said that I am not a small person, but the withered lord of the Three Realms, the Special Venerable. It seems that the emperor, like the little monk, came to this world and the heavens will descend to the people to benefit all sentient beings. ”

"The Living Buddha smiled, I am really ashamed! I am ashamed...... "Fu Lin waved his hand and said bitterly.

"Master, when are you going to take me into the mountain?" the little monk looked at Emperor Shunzhi and said suspiciously.

"Shhhhhhhh When Master is done with some things, he will naturally take you back to Qing Xiu, understand?" Fu Lin raised his index finger and put it to his lips and smiled.

"Hee-hee-hee...... I see. Your Majesty!" the little monk Aji grinned.

"Aiqing, I told the Fifth Lama, leave Aji, and Aji will live in your house first! Aiqing is responsible for taking care of him!" Fu Lin looked at Liu Shu and said.

"Weichen commands!" Liu Shu replied with a salute.

In the next six days, Emperor Fulin of Shunzhi insisted on completing the water and land puja, and the little monk Aji was also there, but a few people knew about the master-apprentice relationship between the past and the present life. I was also amazed.