Chapter 81: A Meal Covenant
Bodhi has no tree, and the mirror is not a platform.
There was nothing in the first place, where to stir up dust.
This Bodhi verse, to a certain extent, is largely similar to the previous Wuxiang verse, however, the artistic conception is completely different.
If it is said that there was no depiction before, and the essence of a monk's cultivation of Buddha is depicted in three parts, then this Bodhi verse has completely completed the transformation and sublimation to this extent.
As soon as the Bodhi Prayer came out, there was silence at the water and land puja, and in just twenty words, countless monks were addicted to it.
Vaguely, it seems that the heart has gained, but after careful exploration, but I don't know what I get, this feeling is mysterious and mysterious.
"There is nothing in the first place? Where is the dust? Such a detached state of mind, Xuanzang holy monk has already reached it? But he is just a young man, but he has such a realm, is it really worthy of being the reincarnation of a bodhisattva?", among the 1,200 monks, a senior monk wearing a robe and a white beard, looked at the young monk on the stage with sigh and admiration, and was sincerely impressed.
"Amitabha, that day the Wuxiang is already a Buddhist treasure poem, but today this Bodhi side came out, but the Wuxiang side is eclipsed, this is really the Buddha through the ages", the audience, Longhai holy monk heard the Bodhi, and his heart was also happy and admired.
Such a Zen language, even if he is also called a holy monk, he can't do it, and he is not as good as him.
"Harvest, this is really a big harvest......", among the hundreds of people watching next to him, there were also old people with happy faces.
This water and land festival came from thousands of miles away, the purpose was to listen to him Master Xuanzang talk about the Dharma and see what the holy monk's opinions were, but he didn't expect that he was just chanting scriptures while sitting on the stage, and he had no opinions and ideas of his own at all.
Originally, he was very disappointed, but now after hearing this Bodhi verse, he feels that it is worth the trip.
Even, in the old man's opinion, the previous Xuanzang holy monk was just simply chanting the scriptures, which seemed to be very meaningful.
Could it be that everyone has a different understanding of the scriptures, so in this way, the holy monks remind sentient beings that they need to understand themselves? Otherwise, with the Buddha nature of the holy monks, why don't they express their own opinions and feelings?
Thinking about it this way, the holy monk is really well-intentioned.
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The leprosy monk transformed by Guanyin also looked at the river in amazement, and I have to say that even if he has lived for thousands of years, the original song was just appreciation, but as soon as this Bodhi poem came out, even Guanyin felt amazing.
At the same time, I secretly sighed in my heart, is it worthy of being the incarnation of the golden cicada? Even if I am reincarnated and have no memories of thousands of years, I still have such a wise root.
Originally, Guanyin's plan was to use the old red line to make Xuanzang and Gao Yang fall in love, and then sacrifice her in exchange for a firm Zen heart and go westward, but he didn't expect that because of the wrong move of the dragon Arhat, Jiang Liu might be aware of the secret measures of Buddhism.
Therefore, Guanyin tried to see what his attitude towards Buddhism was, and now it seems that his insights into Buddhism are becoming more and more profound.
However, although I was amazed by this Bodhi verse, Guanyin would not forget what her purpose was.
As soon as the Bodhi verse came out, the leper monk laughed loudly: "Hahaha, it turns out that this is just the so-called Tang Dynasty Holy Monk?
"Bold monk! Dare to spread wild here and mock the holy monk!", a song that is incompatible, so that everyone is impressed, and at this moment, listening to this leprosy monk actually say sarcastic words, it is naturally exciting.
As a holy monk of the Tang Dynasty, although the Dharma in his mouth is exquisite, in the final analysis, it is just Hinayana Buddhism, so he can even become a holy monk?", the leprosy monk faced the accusation of Qianfu, but did not look afraid, but argued loudly.
"Then dare to ask, since you keep saying that what Xuanzang said is just Hinayana Buddhism, then what is Hinayana Buddhism and what is Mahayana Buddhism?", as the words of the leprosy monk fell, above the puja, the holy monk Longhai got up and asked.
"Self-cultivation and self-interest, seeing the nature of the gods, this is Hinayana Buddhism", the leprosy monk glanced at all the people present, and finally his eyes fell on Jiang Liu's body and replied.
After a slight pause, he said again: "Saving the world and benefiting others, saving sentient beings from the sea of suffering, and saving sentient beings on the other side, this is Mahayana Buddhism."
"Xuanzang Holy Monk, this Mahayana Buddhism is hidden in the West Heaven Da Lei Yin Temple, where my Buddha came, are you willing to work hard to get this Mahayana Buddhism Sanzang Sutra for the people of the world?".
"Can I say I don't want to?", Jiang Liu secretly rolled his eyes when he heard this.
Of course, this is just a slander in my heart, Buddhism has been preparing for so long for today, and has made countless preparations, on the surface asking myself, in fact, is there room for my own refusal?
"Amitabha, the poor monk is willing to go", standing up, Jiang Liu replied, righteous and awe-inspiring appearance, since there is no choice, then just behave impassioned.
Li Shimin was on the side, not saying a word, just watching quietly, and from the leprosy monk jumping out, he recognized that this was the person who gave the robe and Zen staff yesterday.
At this moment, hearing him say that he learned scriptures from the West, Li Shimin understood in his heart, it turned out that this was the purpose of Buddhism?
"Amitabha, Xuanzang, you are very ......", for Jiang Liu's answer, Guanyin was obviously very satisfied, his body flashed, turned into his own appearance, sitting on the lotus platform, the Buddha's light was bright and soft, and he nodded to Jiang Liu with satisfaction.
"Guanyin Bodhisattva, Guanyin Bodhisattva has descended to earth!".
Seeing Guanyin show his true appearance, 1,200 monks at the water and land festival knelt down excitedly and bowed and worshipped.
The people who came to observe next to him also kowtowed like pounding garlic.
"This seat has been yesterday, through the hands of the Tang Emperor, give you a brocade robe and a nine-ring tin staff, those who wear this robe will not fall into reincarnation, and those who hold this tin rod will be free from poisoning, and then go to the west sky, 108,000 miles, all the way to the mountains and rivers, wolves, insects, tigers and leopards are innumerable, this goes to the west sky, you need to have great wisdom, great perseverance and great fearless spirit?
"The disciple is willing".
"Amitabha, this is very good, when the westward journey is completed, you will definitely be given a golden body and positive fruits."
Things are very simple, to this point, Guanyin Bodhisattva asked himself to go to the west to learn scriptures, he had no room to refuse, with the promise of down, naturally Guanyin Bodhisattva encouraged.
The task of guiding Xuanzang to the west by himself was completed, and there was no intention of staying, Guanyin Bodhisattva turned around and prepared to leave.
"Bodhisattva, wait a ......", but, looking at the figure of Guanyin Bodhisattva turning away, Jiang Liu couldn't help but shout.
After a pause, Guanyin hung in the air and looked at Jiang Liu: "Xuanzang, what else do you have?"
"I want to ask, Bodhisattva, are you the only one who is here, didn't you bring anyone else?", after hesitating for a moment, Jiang Liu couldn't help but open his mouth and asked about Gao Yang's situation.
Although I feel that Buddhism has no reason to attack Gao Yang at present, I am always relieved not to see her situation with my own eyes.
What Jiangliu's words meant, Guanyin Bodhisattva naturally understood, and replied: "Amitabha, this trip is indeed only this seat, but before this trip, someone asked me to tell you a word, when you arrive at Lingshan, there will be a meal waiting for you."
As soon as the words fell, Guanyin Bodhisattva's body turned into a Buddha light and fled away.
For this answer, Jiang Liu's face showed a soft smile.
He remembered that when he and Gao Yang lived in seclusion, they all cooked by themselves, and she felt ashamed in her heart, and made a promise to herself when she was dying of poisoning: If there is an afterlife, I am willing to cook for you.
(PS: Since then, the first volume of the Tang Dynasty Holy Monk Volume has ended, and the next volume has begun, officially traveling west...... )