110 Land and Water Puja
Li Shimin was shocked when he heard that the leper monk with scabies on his face turned out to be Guanyin Bodhisattva. Du Chen continued: There are many things that are inconvenient to talk about with the imperial brother. As long as the royal brother does what he wants, he can do it.
Next, Du Chen accepted the brocade robe and the nine-ring tin staff, took off the original monk's robe in front of Li Shimin, and put on the brocade robe. Li Shimin was surprised when he saw Du Chen wearing a golden robe.
After this Chen boy put on this brocade robe, he was like a Buddha. The fair-skinned jade face is set off by the robe to become more and more sacred, and the bright bald head reflects the colorful brilliance. Li Shimin secretly said in his heart: No wonder Lizhi was hooked away from his soul as soon as he saw this kid.
Li Shimin summoned the eunuch and ordered the honor guard in the palace to send Master Xuanzang back to Huasheng Temple. So that the people of Chang'an City can see the importance they attach to the water and land festival this time.
Out of the palace, there was a long queue on the street, blowing and blowing in front of it, so it was not lively. The colorful flags fluttered behind him, attracting the merchants, sons, kings and grandsons of Chang'an City, literati and inkmen, and the common men and women to watch.
When everyone saw Xuanzang's makeup, they all boasted: What a handsome monk, just like an arhat in the lower realm, a bodhisattva in the mortal realm. Along the way, in the eyes of the people's admiration and envy, Du Chen came to the Huasheng Temple.
The monks in the temple who went out to greet him, seeing Du Chen wearing a robe and holding a tin staff at this time, thought that it was the arrival of Jizo Bodhisattva. They all saluted respectfully to welcome Du Chen's return.
Time flies, time flies, and in a blink of an eye, it has reached the period of the seven-day meeting. At this time, the name of Master Xuanzang had spread all over Chang'an City. We all know that there is a living Bodhisattva living in the Huasheng Temple, and the Dharma is superb and the cultivation is profound.
Early in the morning, Li Shimin led the civil and military officials and the imperial relatives of the harem to come to the Huasheng Temple early. At this time, all the people of Chang'an City also rushed to the Huasheng Temple.
At this time, the Huasheng Temple was full of people inside and out. The number of dense crowds is not clear, but there was a monk mixed in the crowd, none other than Guanyin Bodhisattva who offered a robe and a tin staff.
Guanyin Bodhisattva came this time to see how the reincarnated body of the golden cicada practiced Dharma, and the second was to see if the golden cicada had the blessing to wear the golden robe.
It turns out that this robe has the Dharma blessed by the Buddha, and if it were not for the reincarnation of the golden cicada or the lack of Dharma cultivation, it would definitely not be blessed to receive such treasures.
Guanyin Bodhisattva entered the Huasheng Temple, only to see that the temple was majestic and magnificent, and the Buddha statues were all made of gold. Guanyin sighed in her heart: Although the Western religion is destined to flourish, it is still much worse than the eastern land!
Guanyin Bodhisattva looked up at the high platform, only to see Master Xuanzang sitting on the high platform, the treasure is solemn, and he talks about the Buddhist scriptures like a lotus flower.
Guanyin Bodhisattva's heart rippled slightly, and he said in his heart: This golden cicada's current reincarnation is so handsome. Now wearing that golden robe adds a touch of divine light.
Guanyin Bodhisattva reined in his mind and secretly cursed himself, what's wrong? Ever since he turned from a flesh body to a daughter in the Eight Treasures Merit Pool, there has always been a ripple in his heart inadvertently for the handsome man.
Guanyin Bodhisattva calmed his mind for a while, stepped forward to the bottom of the high platform, and said loudly: That little monk on the stage, you can only talk about Hinayana Buddhism, but can you talk about Mahayana Buddhism?
Du Chen on the stage suddenly opened his eyes and looked at the people who were talking in the audience. I saw a leprosy monk with scabies on his face, looking at him. Du Chen secretly said in his heart: It's here!
Then he said, "What is Mahayana Buddhism?" Guanyin Bodhisattva said: You Hinayana Buddhism, you can't transcend the dead, you can only be vulgar and light, I have the Mahayana Buddhism Sanzang, can surpass the dead to ascend to heaven, can overcome the suffering of people, can cultivate immeasurable longevity, can do nothing to come and go.
Du Chen didn't wait for an answer, and a voice sounded in his head: Release a task and expose Guanyin's identity. Task reward, Mahayana Dharma card, reward the same cultivation of the earth immortals.
Du Chen was taken aback, the Mahayana Buddhism card literally means nothing more than learning Mahayana Buddhism instantly, but the cultivation equivalent to the earth immortal is real. In this fairy world, only one's own strength is the last word.
Thinking of this, he immediately accepted the task, and then looked at the Guanyin Bodhisattva in front of him and said: Then dare to ask the teacher, since you respect Mahayana Buddhism so much, that is, you believe that you are superior to Hinayana Buddhism.
Guanyin Bodhisattva didn't expect this golden cicada to ask such a question, so he said: There is no difference between high and low Buddhism.
Du Chen opened his mouth again and said: Since there is no distinction between high and low, why can't Hinayana Buddhism transcend the dead? Guanyin Bodhisattva was speechless for a while, and thought for a while and said: Mahayana Buddhism is the true scripture that my Buddha has spoken, and only by learning Mahayana Buddhism can I know the true meaning of my Buddha.
Du Chen suddenly shouted loudly: Venerable Guanyin! What you mean is that the Mahayana Dharma of the Nyorai is more advanced than the Hinayana Dharma of the Zhunti sages.
Guanyin Bodhisattva suddenly trembled, bowed his head and said: Guanyin doesn't dare! As soon as he finished speaking, he reacted, and said in his heart: It's bad, I was blown up by this kid. Thinking of this, Guanyin did not hide, and turned into a real body.
When everyone below saw Guanyin Bodhisattva coming, they knelt down to worship. Du Chen looked at Guanyin Bodhisattva expressionlessly, and was excitedly receiving the task reward in his heart. After receiving the task reward, Du Chen instantly felt that he had become more than several times stronger.
Guanyin Bodhisattva saw that this golden cicada was reincarnated and did not bow down to himself, his heart was unhappy, and he said: Xuanzang, are you willing to go to the Western Elysium to seek Mahayana Buddhism?
Du Chen opened his mouth and said: Back to the Bodhisattva, the disciple has already learned the Mahayana Buddhism, so why go to the West to seek the true scriptures.
Guanyin Bodhisattva was stunned, could this golden cicada recover the memory of his previous life? It shouldn't be! The mana gathered his eyes and looked at Du Chen, and after half a sound, Guanyin retracted his gaze, this golden cicada is still a mortal in the flesh, how can it be Mahayana Buddhism?
Let Du Chen talk about the scriptures of Mahayana Buddhism at the moment. Du Chen silently recited the use of the Mahayana Dharma card in his heart, and in an instant, Du Chen felt that a lot of information was integrated into his mind.
Then Du Chen talked about Mahayana Buddhism word by word in the incredible gaze of Guanyin Bodhisattva. The monks in the audience were fascinated by what they heard, and some monks began to dance when they heard the joy.
Guanyin Bodhisattva was also surprised, he didn't expect this Xuanzang to practice Mahayana Buddhism so exquisitely. The roll of his eyes interrupted Du Chen and said: There are mystical laws in the West, and the Bodhi fruit position. If you can retrieve the Sanzang Sutra back to the Tang Dynasty, it will be an immortal merit.
After speaking, Guanyin Bodhisattva stared at Du Chen coldly, and Du Chen was furious by Guanyin's heart. In the end, he reluctantly said: The little monk is willing to go to the West to retrieve the Sanzang Sutra.
Guanyin Bodhisattva breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Du Chen's promise, and said calmly: The poor monk is here, so he will leave. Xuanzang is good at doing it himself, and when he encounters things, he should think twice and do not make mistakes.
After speaking, Guanyin Bodhisattva flicked his sleeves and walked away on the clouds, and the monks on the ground knelt down to bow and send them off. Du Chen looked at the direction of Guanyin's departure and was silent for a long time, Li Shimin came to Du Chen's side and said softly: Although I am a mortal, there are also people who have the position of emperor.
If you don't want to, I can keep you. Du Chen turned to look at Emperor Taizong, who killed his brother and father in history, but he didn't expect him to stand up and protect himself. I was a little moved in my heart.
said to Li Shimin: Brother Huang, don't worry, I will become a monk temporarily. But one day, I will call this heavenly god and Buddha to surrender at my feet.
Li Shimin looked at the momentum that erupted from Du Chen's body, and thought with relief in his heart that Lizhi did not see the wrong person, this kid is a character. Then he set a time for his westward journey with Du Chen.
After discussing the matter, Li Shimin returned to the palace, and Du Chen also said goodbye to the monks of Huasheng Temple, and went back to his hometown to bid farewell to his father-in-law. After a few days of carriage and horses, Du Chen returned to Chen Hui's home.
told Chen Hui about the westward journey, and Chen Hui immediately persuaded that the westward journey was thousands of miles away, and the road was full of demons and monsters. One accidentally dies in a foreign land!
Du Chen had no choice but to show his hand in front of Chen Hui and smash a boulder with one palm. Take to the air and hover in the air. Chen Hui was stunned. Du Chen fell in front of Chen Hui and said: Father! The child now has the cultivation of the earth immortals, and the general little demon can't help the child.
Chen Hui then agreed to let Du Chen leave, and then Du Chen came to Jinshan Temple and said goodbye to Elder Fa Ming. Although Du Chen doubted Elder Fa Ming's identity, this Elder Fa Ming did save himself from the river.
And now that he is not strong enough, he can't tear his face with these mysterious figures. When bidding farewell to Elder Fa Ming, Elder Fa Ming pointed out to Du Chenyi: This trip is extremely dangerous, think twice before you go. You should also be cautious in your words and deeds when you meet others.
Du Chen said lightly: Xuanzang knows, after saying that, he bowed to the monks, and then turned around and returned to the Chen family manor. After a night's rest, he stepped on the carriage and rushed to Chang'an City on the second day.
A few days later, Du Chen came to the Huasheng Temple in Chang'an City, and the next day Li Shimin was in the early court, and there was a Qintian supervisor who said: Today's people are dedicated to auspicious stars, and they are suitable for traveling far away. Li Shimin was overjoyed and said: Pass on the royal brother to the court!
After a while, Du Chen came to the main hall, and Li Shimin saw Du Chen coming and said: Royal brother, today is an auspicious day for travel, and he ordered someone to bring the customs clearance document and hand it over to Du Chen with a purple gold bowl.
Then he sent two retinues to Du Chen, a white horse. Then Li Shimin took the ministers of the court to send Du Chen to the gate of the city, Li Shimin personally poured a glass of wine, and drank with Du Chen. Then Du Chen said to Li Shimin, take care! Then he turned and went on the road to the west.
Li Shimin watched Du Chen gradually disappear from everyone's field of vision before returning home.
Du Chen rode a white horse with two entourages, walked all the way to the west, walked for two days, and came to Famen Temple. Before he reached the door, he saw the abbot of Famen Temple with the elders and monks in the temple, more than 500 people, lined up on both sides to greet him.
Du Chen and his entourage were welcomed to the temple by the abbot and the monks, and after the fast, it was evening, and Du Chen returned to the guest room to rest. On the second day, Du Chen got up early and gave a two-hour lecture to the monks in Famen Temple.
After speaking, Du Chen said goodbye to the monk and embarked on the journey. After traveling dozens of miles, Du Chen suddenly stopped his horse, and the two entourages did not know what they meant, Du Chen said to the two: The fate of the two of you and me is over, if you are not separated, I am afraid of disaster.
It's better to leave early! The two of them were terrified, and knelt on the ground and begged: What does the mage mean? It's the two of us who don't serve well, and if something is wrong, I hope the master will tell me.
Du Chen said helplessly: That's it! Get up, there's nothing wrong with you, it's just that the poor monk calculated that there would be danger next, so he let the two of you leave.
The two of them kowtowed and thanked him: Thank you for the mercy of the Master, even if it is very dangerous, the two of us are willing to face it with the Master. Even if you die, you don't hesitate to die!