The monks surrounded the Buddha like stars holding the moon.

One of the monks who had entered meditation actually seemed to be on fire, shining with golden light, shining in all directions.

When the Buddha had made up his mind, Tamarius stepped forward and bowed and asked, "The light that emanates from this bhikshu is very special, what kind of samadhi is he entering to emit such light?" ”

Phoshafo told him, "He is in the samadhi of compassion." “

King Tanmaryuzhi immediately made a vow: "This compassionate samadhi is as majestic as a mountain, bright and bright, and can bring hope and joy to people, and I will also practice this samadhi." ”

Fushafo immediately taught him the practice of samadhi.

The king received this miraculous samadhi and his heart became very soft and kind.

He invited the Buddha to his great kingdom in order to liberate more sentient beings.

Fershafo immediately agreed.

When Posage heard that the Buddha was going to go with the king of Tanmaryuchi, he couldn't help but feel a trace of resentment in his heart.

He thought, "If I were a great king, wouldn't the Buddha always dwell with me?" I only complain that I am a little king, so I can't do whatever I want and be free.

He asked the Buddha, "Of all the kings, which one is greater?" ”

Fershafo told him, "It's the Reincarnation King." ”

Possech then vowed, "I have been offering to the Buddha and the bhikshus for a long time, and I wish to use this merit to be born as a reincarnation saint king in the future!" ”

Shakyamuni Buddha told Ananda, "At that time, the Tamariyu branch was the Maitreya of today, and because of this compassion and practice of compassion and other samadhi in that life, he always brought joy to people, and from that time on, he was often called Maitreya." ”

Maitreya, which translates to Cishi.

Bodhisattva Great Compassion, Maitreya is a symbol of great compassion, and Guanyin represents great compassion.

Great mercy - to be happy with all living beings; Great compassion is to pull out the suffering of all sentient beings.

Great compassion is the Buddha's mind. Maitreya Bodhisattva is known as "Bodhisattva of Compassion" because he has no reason to receive all sentient beings.

Ah Shiduo pondered, hesitated and said, "Then I ......"

Shakyamuni Buddha smiled and said, "Ashita, you are the original Posechi, because you sought to be the holy king of reincarnation in that life, and you have always been the holy king of reincarnation in this life, until today, your merits are inexhaustible, so you still vow to be the holy king of reincarnation." ”

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Looking at the sea tower, the dawn is shining,

The embankment is white and clear.

The sound of the waves at night enlisted in the temple,

Willow-colored spring Tibetan Su small home.

Red-sleeved weaving silk boasting persimmon,

Qingqi Gu wine takes advantage of pear blossoms.

Who opened the southwest road of Lake City,

The grass green skirt has a slanted waist.

Shakyamuni Buddha chanted, and said, "Back then, Hangzhou Taishou Bai Juyi, on the shore of the West Lake, put wine in the wind, chanting this "Hangzhou Spring Wang", what I saw in my eyes was the white sand embankment. ”

The lonely mountain connected by the white sand embankment, the lonely mountain temple looming on the lonely mountain.

Now, the Budai monk and Liu Junzuo are standing in the Plum Pavilion on the lonely mountain, which is exactly the opposite direction of the scenery in Bai Juyi's eyes.

Therefore, the Buddhist verses recited by the Budai monk are different from his landscape poems:

From greed to the world,

But he is greedy and hateful.

Nothing is achieved by straightforwardness,

Yuan Ming is silent and shines on your heart sect.

Liu Junzuo clasped his hands together and said to the cloth bag monk: "Master, the disciple has already understood in his heart. From now on, I will abandon all my family business and follow you to travel all over the world and practice Taoism. ”

The cloth bag monk shook his head.

Liu Junzuo asked puzzledly; "Am I wrong again?"

The Budai monk smiled: "Of course it's wrong! I will let you go of the greed of your heart, not that you will give up your possessions. ”

Liu Junzuo was even more confused: "If you don't give up your property, how can you let go of greed?" ”

The Budai monk said: "The greed in the heart has no negotiation with property. For example, you are the richest man in Hangzhou, but you have gone to great lengths to replace the only three cows of a long-term worker with three bottles of oil. And the long-term worker gave the only three bottles of oil to the Buddha.

This shows that because of greed, the heart of you, a rich man, is poorer than a long-term worker. I'm sure that although you have become the richest man in Hangzhou, you have never felt rich. is still a poor ghost mentality, so even if all the wealth in the world is given to you, you will still not be happy. ”

These words went to Liu Junzuo's heart.

He nodded and said, "The reason why I used to pick on the door like that, and always try to calculate others, is because I feel that my wealth is still too small, and I am always worried that the wealth I have acquired will be lost and will never return. For this reason, I was so anxious and uneasy that I often woke up in the middle of the night and had difficulty sleeping. ”

The Budai monk said, "It's because you're greedy!" Ordinary people often say that 'contentment is always happy', because you are not satisfied, your heart is always bitter, and there is no joy in life. ”

Liu Junzuo looked at the Budai monk and said, "The reason why I said that I would abandon all my possessions and follow you to Yunyou is because I am afraid of being dragged down by them." When I wanted to renounce the practice, it was indeed a feeling, not a whim. ”

Budai monk said; "You're running away, not being sincere."

Liu Junzuo was a little anxious: "Master Budai, I'm not pretending, I really understand, Ren is rich in the world, and he is also a thing outside the body." Just like you enlightened me in your dreams, life does not bring it, death does not bring it. ”

Budai said, "It's good if you understand." ”

Liu Junzuo looked at the Budai monk and said, "Therefore, I want to let go of these things outside my soul, follow you to learn Buddhism, and go to the deep mountains and old forests to retreat and meditate." ”

Budai monk smiled: "Learning Buddhism is not the same as avoiding the world, let alone meditating. ”

Liu Junzuo was puzzled: "I heard those who study Buddhism say that if you want to participate in Zen, you must stay away from the hustle and bustle, put an end to the outer edge, let go of everything, and meditate with one mind, like a great dead man, before you can enter the truth." ”

After hearing this, the Budai monk really couldn't laugh or cry, and said: "Originally, everyone has a share in the matter of participating in meditation, and everyone can get it, according to what you say, except for some monks, others will not be able to participate in meditation." ”

Liu Junzuo asked, "Why?" ”

The Budai monk said, "If we all meditate behind closed doors, what will people eat?" Besides, ordinary people live at home, open the door for seven things, don't work for a few days, and make a living has become a problem, so how can they participate in Zen? You can't even keep your mouth shut, right? Therefore, when studying Buddhism at home, you can't just copy the same thing in the monastery. ”

After all, Liu Junzuo had some foundations, and asked: "However, how can a person like me work hard to correspond to Zen?" ”

The Budai monk said: "There is nothing mysterious about participating in Zen. As long as you can do things without heart and have nothing to do with your heart, then you will be empty and spiritual, silent and wonderful, which is the realm of Zen. For example, if you are doing business, whenever you encounter large and small affairs, concentrate on them and deal with them at any time; For example, when you are hungry, eat wholeheartedly and don't think nonsense. That is to say, no matter what you do, you must not be distracted, you must concentrate on doing the things at hand well, you must be able to pick it up when you should pick it up, and you can put it down when you put it down later. Over time, nature will be one, and everything will be fine. That's the real stuff of work. ”

Liu Junzuo suddenly realized: "Oh, it turns out that Buddhism practice is so simple!" ”

Budai said: "Zen is the true face of human beings, and it is the truth of life. Therefore, meditation is to eat when you are hungry, and sleep when you are sleepy. When it's hot, you take off your clothes, and when it's cold, you bake it on the fire. Everything is natural and unpretentious. ”

After listening to these words, Liu Junzuo truly understood: Zen, no intentions, focus on the present is what is. The best practice is to refrain from all evil, to practice all good, to have a pure heart, and to do the things at hand seriously.

However, he still had a little worry, he said, "Master Budai, like me, is he a businessman, doing business to make money, is it also a practice? ”

"Yes." The tone of the Budai monk was as firm as if it were categorical.

He said, "To study Buddhism, not everyone has to become a monk and practice, but to follow everyone's karma and give full play to everyone's strengths. Be an official, be a good official; Those who serve the people are content with their duties. For example, you Liu Junzuo was born a business wizard, and you have created a lot of wealth for the society while circulating materials and adjusting surpluses and shortages. This is the perfect place for you. ”

Later, he added: "Of course, the key is how you make money, what kind of money you make, and what you do with it. A businessman who studies Buddhism must have a righteous heart and earn legitimate profits from the right way and by the right means. Also, after making money, you should not just use it for personal enjoyment, but also give alms, make offerings to the Three Jewels, and help the poor and needy. In this way, it is the dual cultivation of blessing and wisdom, and you can enter the path of the bodhisattva more quickly. ”

Liu Junzuo was very excited and said: "It's the same business, greedy and worshipful, cheating, and never recovering; One thought is transformed, compassion and joy are given, and the merit is immeasurable. ”

The cloth bag monk also smiled; "I hope you do what you say. I have a poem for you.

As he spoke, the cloth bag monk took out a piece of paper and handed it to Liu Junzuo, which read:

The unholy and extraordinary are as if they were extraordinary,

It is not strong to distinguish the holy feelings of loneliness.

Priceless heart beads in the garden,

All out-of-phase vain calls.

People can spread the way clearly,

Immeasurably clear and highly praised.

With the old country road of Si Ruoden,

Don't worry about being silent everywhere.

Liu Junzuo read it and didn't quite understand the meaning of the son.

When he looked up and wanted to ask the cloth bag monk for advice, there was still a figure around him!

In the distance, as if from the western mountain, there was a faint sound of chanting:

There should be a way out of the bitter sea,

Lingshan is far away.

He will never forget the present day,

When reunited under the Longhua tree.

Liu Junzuo bowed deeply in the direction where the voice came from......

Since then, Liu Junzuo seems to have completely changed as a person, not only believing in Buddhism, but also being kind and charitable.

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