Chapter 146: "Guanyin Monastery"
It is said that the chaos in Heaven and Lingshan has subsided, and all parties seem to be stable for a while.
The rare calm brought about an undercurrent, and the gods and goddesses from all walks of life were busy expanding their territories and collecting more offerings, from top to bottom, without exception, and the people of Buddhism were gradually rising, even more so.
There are no more than two kinds of offerings to the gods, one kind has many disciples, so they send their children to their homes to practice and receive some gifts.
One is that there are fewer disciples, so they build Taoist temples, set up altars, and people burn incense and worship.
Although there is no agreement between the immortals, there are also rules and regulations, and they expand by themselves, and other people's realms are usually not disturbed to avoid trouble.
The West Heaven has stabilized the chaos in the heavenly court, pacified the internal disaster in Lingshan, and the transmission of scriptures has become the most important topic on various occasions including the Orchid Bon Festival, and almost all the gods in Lingshan are talking about the Buddha to pass on the Mahayana scriptures to the world, and the thoughts and behaviors of the Buddhas are gradually transforming.
There are also people like Vilamba Bodhisattva, who is dedicated to being a pure cultivator outside the world, and gradually has little common words with those people, since the last time he participated in the Orchid Bon Festival 200 years ago, he has lived in seclusion in the Thousand Flowers Cave alone, and no longer cares about Buddhism.
Guanyin Bodhisattva has long sensed that the transmission of scriptures is an important matter established by Buddhism, and he is most concerned, and at the same time, he is secretly making preparations.
Guanyin originally lived in Putuo Mountain in the South China Sea, since the fight with the Buddha Rulai, the four seas often go, Puji the world, know all sides everywhere, know where is the most important, in the important place in advance layout is the first hand, the immortals know the mystery.
According to the topography from the east soil to the west sky, Guanyin selected a place at the junction of the South Ganbu Continent and the West Niuhe Continent.
This place is on the road from the east to the west, not as good as the place where the east soil road gate flourishes, but is already the front of the Buddhism and the Tao interspersed with symbiosis, and it is a place to fight.
Seeing that there was already a temple there, Guanyin prepared to visit it in person.
There was originally a Zen temple here, many years ago, there was an elder who came here, because the practice was very high, he was the abbot, this elder was different from the monks, he was particularly fond of gold and silver treasures, he collected money, there was a pool in the courtyard, outsiders were rumored to be full of gold and silver, so he called it the Jinchi Zen Temple, and the elder was also called the elder of Jinchi.
In addition to collecting money, this Jinchi elder also has a wide range of popularity, and likes to make friends everywhere.
There is a mountain called Heifeng Mountain not far from the southeast twenty miles from this place, it is a secluded and beautiful, the mountains and rivers are clear, the cliffs are showing, the pine and cypress are green, the flowers and plants are fragrant, and the birds are contending.
Jin Chi chanted the scriptures every day in the temple, occasionally bored, then went out to wander, went to the bottom of the mountain, saw that this mountain was born beautiful, the stones and trees were strange, could not help but admire, thought that he was old, chanted the Buddha all day long, had never entered the depths of this mountain, and decided to continue to move forward, to explore the seclusion.
Walking to the depths of the mountains and forests, I saw green smoke rising from a distance, and I couldn't help but wonder in my heart, thinking: "Is there still a family living in this deep mountain?" Driven by curiosity, Jin Chi walked towards the source of the green smoke. ”
Take a closer look, it turns out that there is a cave here, the entrance of the cave is quite large, it can accommodate several people to enter and exit at the same time, there is a flat land in front of the cave, there is a Dan furnace on the flat ground, it seems that someone is making fire here to refine the pill.
Jin Chi saw this, it was even more surprising, so inaccessible, there are still people who practice, since they are also cultivators, they are fellow Taoists, you might as well go to visit, thinking of this, Jin Chi came to the cave, looked into the cave, saw if there was anyone there, buckled the wall and called.
It is said that the alchemist does live in this cave, but a black bear has cultivated into refinement.
This black bear was born tall and mighty, good at refining various elixirs such as longevity, and cultivated close to the human form, living and refining in this cave on weekdays. Make friends with some wolves, insects, snakes and beasts in this mountain.
On this day, the black bear spirit lit the fire in the furnace early in the morning, and then went back to the cave to rest, but suddenly heard someone calling outside the cave, the voice was unfamiliar, I don't know who it was, so I came out to find out, and saw that it was an old man dressed as a monk looking into the cave.
Outside the cave, the elder heard someone coming out, and when he looked closely, he was so frightened that his legs and feet were numb, and he fell to the ground.
It turns out that although this black bear spirit is in human form, its head and face are still in the shape of a black bear.
The black bear saw that someone had fallen, so he hurriedly hurried a few steps and came out to help. Jin Chi crawled backwards on the ground a few times, unable to move anymore, only putting his hand on his heart, which was beating wildly.
Seeing this, the black bear no longer moved forward, and said, "Elder, don't be afraid, I don't eat people. Seeing that the bear monster was able to speak, the elder did not come forward, his heart was a little calm, he took a breath, got up from the ground, and asked, "Are you the master of this cave?"
When Xiong Jing saw this person, he said, "Exactly, who are you and why did you come here?"
Jin Chi clasped his hands together and said: "I am the abbot of the Zen Monastery under the mountain, seeing this mountain is beautiful, wandering in the mountain, seeing the green smoke, I will look for it, I never thought that I would meet the immortal of the Tao." ”
Xiong Jing at the beginning of the series: "It turned out to be the abbot, I have heard of it, I never thought that I would be fated to see it today, fortunately, fortunately." Then invite Jin Chi to sit in the cave. ”
The two sat down and told each other about their origins, and the chatter became more and more speculative.
It turned out that in addition to alchemy, this black bear essence is also good for practice, and when he saw Jinchi, he talked about Buddhism and Taoism, and he was quite enlightened and happy.
And this gold pool, gold and silver have a lot of accumulation, the age is high, every day thinking about longevity, but also begging for longevity elixir, seeing the black bear essence refining elixir, is also happy, the two have been married, often interact.
Jin Chi is well versed in the world, Buddhism, and is proficient in writing and ink, and the bear spirit is gradually contaminated, and gradually believes in Buddhism, and no longer kills.
Jin Chi likes all kinds of treasures, collects countless robes and brocade clothes, and gives the black bear essence the armor and weapons that he picks, and the black bear selects the pills and Jin Chi to serve, so that Jin Chi can prolong his life.
Guanyin Bodhisattva wanted to investigate this temple, so he turned into a group of foot monks and went to check out.
The novice who watched the temple gate saw Guanyin who came in the incarnation, took him into the temple, entertained him with tea and dinner, and arranged a rest.
Guanyin walked around the courtyard by himself, saw that this temple was repaired quite gorgeously, the main hall was magnificent, the courtyard was tidy, it seemed that the temple master was a fine person, and there were a lot of fates, which was very desirable.
Go to the backyard, see there is a pool, see the fish swimming in the pool, take a closer look, Guanyin is quite surprised, it turns out that this fish is born is extraordinary, although it is a fish body, but there is a dragon shape, the whole body is golden, it is a golden carp.
When Guanyin saw this fish, he liked it very much, turned back to his residence, and said to the little novice that he wanted to see the abbot.
The little novice went to inform the abbot of Jinchi, and when Jinchi heard that a new monk had asked to see him, he put on his robe and called for it.
Guanyin went to the abbot's meditation room of Jinchi, and saw Jinchi dressed up, brocade robe, quite splendid.
Jin Chi saw Guanyin's extraordinary face, quiet and charitable, showing dignity.
Knowing that it is a high monk, so they performed Buddhist salutes to each other, served tea and hospitality, and Guanyin saw the tea cup, which was also superior.
The two of them had some conversation over tea, talking about the origin of the Dharma at the beginning.
That Bodhisattva is the Venerable of the Dharma, the teacher of the Seven Buddhas, and he doesn't need to talk a few words, he has already made the golden pool admire, and he got up and bowed, and he said that he could see the master.
Guanyin saw this scene, restored the true body, Jin Chi saw that it was Guanyin Bodhisattva coming, busy kneeling down and worshipping, chanting Buddha in his mouth.
Guanyin asked him to get up and still sit back in his place.
Jin Chi said: "I don't know if the Bodhisattva is coming, and I hope to forgive my sins, but I ask the Bodhisattva to come to the cold courtyard for advice?"
Guanyin nodded and said: "The number of Buddhist disciples is gradually increasing, I am looking all over the world, looking for a place to collect high-quality robes for Buddhism, now I see that you are in a temple, and the business is very good, it is very suitable, are you willing to take on this mission?"
Jin Chi heard that the Bodhisattva wanted him to do something, he couldn't ask for it, and hurriedly said: "Willing, willing, as long as the Bodhisattva confesses, the poor monk will try his best to handle it, my temple has collected good robes over the years, just waiting for the Buddha to use." ”
"Very well, this robe is not for you to take in vain, I will arrange it myself. ”
Jin Chi was busy.
Guanyin thought for a while, and then said, "There is one more matter, I will discuss with you." ”
"The Bodhisattva commanded. ”
Guanyin smiled: "It's the golden carp in the backyard pool, I see that it has a lot of aura, and it has a fate with me, and wants to put it in my place to raise, I don't know if you can agree." ”
"This ......" Jin Chi hesitated a little, the golden carp was also obtained by Jin Chi with some gold and silver and Zhou Zhang, but the Bodhisattva opened his mouth, and had to give it, and after a little groaning, he said: "Since the Bodhisattva likes it, take it yourself." ”
Guanyin saw that the golden pool was reluctant, so he said: "I won't take it away in vain, there is a grain of gold dansha here, which is made of gold, and you take it, which will be counted as exchanging the goldfish with you." ”
Jin Chi hurriedly said: "How dare the poor monk ask for the Bodhisattva's golden pill, the Bodhisattva can take it." ”
Guanyin saw him refusing and said, "You just have to accept this golden pill, as long as you collect offerings for me and purchase robes, the golden pill will belong to you." ”
Jin Chi thanked him and put the golden dansha into his arms, and he was very happy in his heart, so he also took out a pill that exuded a faint blue light from his arms, and said to Guanyin: "The Bodhisattva gave the golden pill, and the little monk I also have a pill here to give the Bodhisattva, and I hope the Bodhisattva will accept it with a smile." ”
Guanyin looked at this thing and asked, "Oh, you also have the elixir, but you refine it yourself?"
Jin Chi shook his head, and said: "I don't have the magic method of alchemy, but there is a black bear in this back mountain, good at alchemy, and good Buddhism, I often talk about Buddhism and scriptures with him, and have a very good relationship, so he sent me to refine the elixir, and the little monk was able to prolong his life, and now he is more than 100 years old, so he is fortunate to see the Bodhisattva. ”
Guanyin was happy to hear this, accepted the pill, and also recorded this demon in his heart.
Guanyin said to Jin Chi again: "This place is the fortress of my Buddhism, so I want to use your temple to let all sentient beings all over the world know that it has been taken by my Buddhism." ”
Jin Chi asked, "I don't know how to do it, but I must fully cooperate?"
"You can add my name and surname to this temple, and then all sentient beings will know that this place is an important place for Buddhism, and they should not be violated at will. ”
Jin Chi listened to the Bodhisattva want to name the temple after it, and said busily: "Respect the decree of the law, the Bodhisattva's golden body personally comes, the small temple is full of brilliance, the Bodhisattva appreciates the light and wishes to name the temple in the honorable name, it is an honor, here it is called "Guanyin Zen Temple". ”
Jin Chi's words were in line with Guanyin's meaning, and he nodded in agreement.
After finishing the work, Guanyin also stayed for a long time, got up and left, the elder Jinchi gave a big gift, and then changed the name of the hospital to "Guanyin Zen Temple", and from then on only worshiped the great compassion Guanyin Bodhisattva, and soon became famous.
Guanyin got a goldfish, placed in the lotus pond surrounded by the purple bamboo forest in the back garden, fed and watched in his spare time, and thought that he still needed to have a guard courtyard, and waited for the opportunity to find a suitable one.