Chapter 69: Tashi Holding the Forest (Part II)
Following Khenpo Xi'a Rongbo's instructions, Venerable Danzhu led the three of them directly to Tashi Zhilin's mandala.
Although the three of them, especially Kane, had admired the appearance of the mandala, the first time they entered the mandala, they were attracted by the unique practice place of Tibetan Buddhist Tantra.
The mandala means the complete Buddha-figure world, and the interior is built with great care.
Inside the palace, there is a four-spoke wheel, which symbolizes the four wisdoms of cutting off ignorance. There is a white ring on the outside, which symbolizes the four wisdoms to stay away from the drama. There are four corners on the outside of it, symbolizing the four immeasurable minds. On all four sides of it protrude four side platforms consisting of five types of jewels, symbolizing that each wisdom possesses four special wisdoms. Outside it is a relatively wide corridor, symbolizing that wisdom is unbiased and pervasively pervasive.
The palace walls have five floors, symbolizing that each type of wisdom has five different types of anti-body wisdom. Outside the base of the palace wall, there is a platform for the sake of desire, a step on which the goddess of heaven stands, which symbolizes the enjoyment of endless entertainment.
On the palace wall, there are brick eaves, half-net curtains, arrow stacks and tower-shaped ornaments, which symbolize the eternal wisdom of wisdom, the inseparability of the three bodies, the compassion and salvation of compassion, and the supremacy of perfection. From the brick eaves to the convex part of the beam end of the arrow buttress, there are various strict decorations such as net curtains, sun and moon tassels, colored silk curtains and treasure handle small whisks.
There is a door in each of the four directions of the palace, which symbolizes the natural interest in relying on the four liberations and samadhi to enter the Great Bodhi. There are four steps inside and outside the threshold, which is called the archway of the cause, symbolizing the practice of the habit of leading to the ladder of non-abiding wisdom - the method of the eight vehicles. The four corners of each faΓ§ade are supported by four pillars, and there are arches composed of eight layers of structure on each top, and from bottom to top are horseshoe-shaped, lotus-shaped, box-shaped, net-shaped, end-hanging shape, bundle-hanging shape, eaves bottle and carved head. These eight layers are called the fruit archway, symbolizing the consummation of the eight multiplication merits. In order to increase the degree of daylight in the gatehouse and gazebo, an elephant-back structure was built. On the top of the archway, there are mascots - umbrella cover, ** and the left and right sides of the peony auspicious lin, which in turn symbolize the elimination of reincarnation fever, the supreme Dharma and the convenience of wisdom.
The upper floor of the entire palace is a circular vase that symbolizes the body of the Dharma Realm. On top of the upper structure, "Xuwo", there is a lotus pedestal. There are thirteen floors on it**, symbolizing the thirteen tantric places. There is a rain cover or jewel umbrella cover on it, which symbolizes the great compassion of saving sentient beings. The vajra stands on top of a round bottle, which symbolizes the great egalitarian nature.
Inside the palace, in the central part of the wheel body and on the four spokes, each has a wishful baby seat. Each throne is made up of five tiers. The first layer is the wishful throne that symbolizes the fulfillment of all the wishes of all sentient beings, the second layer is the pedestal held by auspicious gods such as lions, elephants, horses, goldfinches, and co-living birds, which symbolize the merits of the four fearlessness, the third layer is the lotus flower symbolizing unstained lotus, the fourth layer is the sun wheel symbolizing wisdom, and the fifth layer is the moon wheel symbolizing convenience. The central throne sits on the Virujana Nyorai Father and Mother, the Eastern Throne sits upright and does not move the Buddha Father and Mother, the Southern Throne sits on the Father and Mother of the Buddha, the Western Throne sits on the Amitabha Nyorai Father and Mother, and the Northern Throne sits upright and does not empty the Nyorai Father and Mother. The five Buddhas, fathers, Buddhas, and mothers all appear in the form of kings and queens.
With the main deity as the center, starting from the southeast direction, on the three-tiered throne of the lotus, the sun and the moon between the four spokes, eight male and female bodhisattvas sit on each side: the king of Jizo and the mother of the goddess, the mother of Vajrapani and the mother of the treasure mantle, the mother of the void and the mother of the chant, Avalokiteshvara and the mother of the dancing girl. Starting from the southeast corner, on the throne of the lotus, the sun and the moon, eight male and female bodhisattvas sit on each side: Maitreya and the Mother of Fragrance, the Mother of the Flower Mother of the Barrier and the Mother of the Flowers, the Mother of the Buddha and the Mother of the Lamp, and the Mother of Manjushri and the Mother of the Incense Tu. These male and female bodhisattvas have their right leg outstretched and their left leg bent, appearing in the form of ministers. On the lotus platform in the southeast, south, southwest, northwest, north, and northeast directions of the outer corridor, there are six types of incarnations, each of which is the Heavenly Path Indra, the Asura Path Vimalta, the Humane Shakyamuni Teacher, the Side-Born Lion Good Dwelling Teacher, the Hungry Ghost Path Flame Mouth Deva Teacher, and the Hell Path Ava Bull-headed Teacher, who work diligently to transform sentient beings as the kings of the six realms of sentient beings, and represent them in a standing posture.
There are four gates in the southeast and northwest of the palace, each gate hall has a sun wheel treasure mat, and there are four gates to guard the Ming King and Ming Concubine - the Great Wei Deming King and the Vajra Hook Mother, the Dawei Ming King and the Vajra Suo Mother, the Horse Head Ming King and the Vajra Suo Mother, the Manna Vortex Ming King and the Vajra Bell Mother Eight male and female protectors Vajra. They face outwards in the form of angry vajra stands, in the form of generals subduing evil spirits.
The lord and his dependents are both one-sided and two-armed figures, which appear in the form of simple facial arms. According to the medium-sized face arm, the five parts are all in the form of three sides and six arms, and the other deities are displayed in the form of one side and two arms.
The three of them greeted the Great Aidao, and while Master Danzhu was watching in astonishment, Khenpo Xia Rongbo walked in.
Venerable Danzhu hurriedly bowed down and saluted the Guru with his palms together, and the others also hurriedly saluted according to the law.
Khenpo Shia Rongpo was a very humble and easy-going lama, and he returned the salute with his palms folded, and with a habitual smile, he pointed to the rows of lotus futons in front of him and said, "There is no need to be formal, everyone should sit down." β
Everyone quickly sat down cross-legged.
It was Khenpo Shia Rongbo who spoke first.
"Presumably this is Mr. William, this is Kane, and this female benefactor is Yin Xue. β
After the three clasped their hands together and gave an affirmative answer, Khenpo Xia Rongbo introduced himself.
"My name is Xia Rongbo, and it's a pleasure to meet you. β
Kane leaned forward with his palms together and said.
"Thanksgiving Master!"
William and Yin Xue did not understand the etiquette of Tibetan Buddhism, but they just leaned forward with their palms together.
Khenpo Shia Rongbo saw the embarrassment, and his habitual smile hung up again.
"None of you are disciples of Buddhism, so don't talk about these rules, let's just think of it as a conversation between friends. β
As he spoke, Khenpo Xia Rongbo deliberately straightened his crossed left leg as well, as a sign of casualness.
Yin Xue had long felt restrained, twisted her waist, stretched out her arm, and stretched out her right leg.
"That's it, it's so comfortable!"
Kane was about to warn Yin Xue with his eyes, but was immediately stopped by Khenpo Xi'a Rongbo's approving voice.
"Yes, that's it, that's it, feel free to order, feel free to order, everyone to feel free to order. β
The atmosphere suddenly relaxed a lot.
"Okay, in order not to delay everyone's time to catch up, I'll get straight to the point. The three of them are the best friends of the Great Love Dao, and this time I called everyone over, because the Great Love Dao has a very important matter, see if you can help. β
"The pastor's business, if you can help, you will definitely help!
Yin Xue was a little more relaxed than the others, and her curiosity was also stronger.
"That's the case, Da Aidao was chased by the big devil Chonglou day and night for three years, and by chance, with the help of external forces, he injured Chonglou and got rid of the chase. We are worried that the Great Love Dao will not be able to continue to improve his supernatural powers and will be powerless in the face of the Demon Dao, so we have discussed helping the Great Ai Dao to ascend to the Heavenly Dao, so that he can continue to improve his supernatural powers in order to resist external pressure. β
"Then it seems that the priest has reached the top level of the supernatural powers, but what can we do?"
Kane really couldn't think of anything that a few mortals, even people who weren't even humans, could help with such a cultivation as the Great Love Dao Ascension.
"That's right, although the Great Love Dao has completed the cultivation of the Desire Realm Divine Power, in the process of cultivating in the human world, he actually didn't encounter much violation. But once you ascend to the Heavenly Dao, you will face all kinds of obstacles. On the one hand, the Demon Dao will definitely continue to hunt and kill, and at that time, the Great Love Dao will not have a helper, and on the other hand, the conflict between robots and humans in humanity, the Great Love Dao will continue to solve the problem of human survival. I called you here in the hope that you could help something. β
Without supernatural powers, the three of them have a hard time doing things in the world, let alone things in the sky. Three, you look at me, I look at you, I don't know what medicine is in the gourd of Khenpo Xia Rongbo.
"We will do our best to do the things of the refuge, and what else can we do? In front of the Heavenly Dao and the Demon Dao, we are like an ant, vulnerable!"
Yin Xue was straightforward, and she really couldn't think of what they could do.
"I called you here because you can really help, and because it is difficult for me to speak, so I have to tell you face to face. β
Khenpo Xia Rongbo and Living Buddha Tenzin are brothers, and their cultivation is comparable, so there is a reason for this.
"Guru, just say it. β
Kane helps the great love, that's the mission.
Khenpo Xia Rongbo hesitated for a moment, pointed to a corner of the mandala, and said to Venerable Danzhu.
"You lead them over there, I'll talk to Kane alone. β
It seems that this thing is really not easy to do, and it needs to be talked about one by one, even if it is such an intimate relationship, we must avoid each other.
After Master Danzhu led the others to the corner, Khenpo asked Kane in a serious voice.
"Kane, in the human world, you are the person on whom the Great Love Dao relies the most, but after the Great Love Dao ascends to the Heavenly Dao, I still need your help, you are the most special person, and the immortal attacks of the Heavenly Dao Demon Dao are ineffective against you, so, I want to ask you, are you willing to fight side by side with the Great Love Dao in the Heavenly Dao?"
"Of course I do, everything is up to the Guru. β
Kane didn't ask how, he knew that if Khenpo said so, there must be a way.
"But that would be wronged you, because you don't have the eight senses of a human being, I can only transform you into a Dharma weapon of the Great Love Dao, not an independent sentient being. Would you like to?"
In Khenpo Xi'a Rongbo's eyes, Kane's existence in the human world is an independent existence, not a tool of great love, so he must respect Kane's choice.
Kane thought about it.
"It's my mission to help the pastor, so let's do it, but I don't know if I can see Yin Xue in the future. β
Khenpo Shia Rongbo smiled.
"This is also the second thing I want to tell you, after I transform you into the Dharma Instrument of the Great Love Dao, you will no longer have freedom to speak of. But if Yin Xue can merge with you, you will be able to come and go freely between heaven and humanity. You and Yin Xue are one in the Heavenly Dao, and when you return to humanity, you are separated from each other again. Do you think you're willing to merge with Yin Xue?"
Kane replied without hesitation.
"Of course I do. β
Kane smiled mysteriously and continued.
"Yin Xue will definitely be happy too!"