The first chapter of the Luoyang Buddhist Association is unbearable in the high places
On the eighth day of April, Shakya's birthday. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ļ½ļ½ļ½Uļ½Eć ļ½ļ½ļ½ļ½
On this year's Buddha Bathing Festival, the current emperor's special rite department solemnly presided over the grand Buddha meeting to declare the royal court and pray for protection. Since it was organized by the imperial court, the pomp and circumstance naturally could not be small. The location of the Buddhist meeting was chosen in Luoyang White Horse Temple, which has a history of nearly 1,000 years and is of far-reaching significance to Buddhism in China.
There are still two days left before the Buddhist meeting is held. Sent to various places at home and abroad, the post inviting the great virtuous monks has long been delivered by the fast horse messenger. Believers from all over the country also gathered in Luoyang. The ancient city suddenly became lively and lively. Savvy vendors set up stalls along the streets, selling all kinds of Buddha incense. Half of the wide avenue is occupied by stalls filled with Buddha statues, and the remaining half is crowded with pedestrians. The streets and alleys of Luoyang are already shoulder to shoulder.
In the midst of this bustling city, there is such a small building, called Tingsong Pavilion. It is a teahouse, and the exterior is not different from the other houses on both sides. But as soon as you walk through the door of the teahouse, it is like entering another world. It's like a noisy street market.
The entrance is a corridor with a screen at the end. This screen cleverly cuts off all the noise in the street. Turning the screen, it is the main hall of the teahouse. There are no private rooms in this tea house, because the whole hall is the largest private room. Those who come here to drink tea must not only have silver, but also have a taste of style. It is difficult for ordinary people to appreciate the artistic conception in the teahouse.
Therefore, there are not many people in this lobby. Even if the tourists outside are tired of walking and want to rest, they will never choose to come here. In the corner of the lobby, two people sat opposite each other on either side of the small square table. They had been sitting here for a long time, and they had not moved.
These two people are a monk and a young man. In terms of appearance, it is all about grace, and in terms of mind, it is also unique. In some ways, the monk was even better. When the guests in the hall came in, they couldn't help but glance at the two of them a few more times.
The two looked at each other, their eyes deep. Dr. Tea walked over in broken steps and set up fragrant tea for the two of them. The monk took the lead and said, "Mr. Su, you invited me to drink tea in Bianjing three years ago. Today I am in Luoyang as an east. The hairy tip here is a must-have in the world, Mr. Su might as well taste it!"
Sitting across from the monk was Su Zhuo. A curling white mist rose from the teacup, bringing bursts of fragrance and burrowing into Su Zhuo's nostrils. But he turned a blind eye to this superb tea, and his eyes were always fixed on the young monk. After a long time, he said: "Without me, you are really good at enjoying it, and you actually found such a place to settle down!"
Sitting opposite Su Zhuo was a selfless monk. Wuwu gently tasted the tea and said: "Life is short, if you have the opportunity to enjoy it, you naturally have to pick the best!"
Su Zhuo smiled dumbly and said, "This really doesn't seem to come from the mouth of a Buddhist disciple. ā
Wuwu shook his head and said, "What I have in my heart, I will say in my mouth." Therefore, the chest is open and open, and there is nothing. The monk Huineng once said that there was nothing in the first place, where to stir up dust. Since my heart is empty, these red dust enjoyment will naturally not be able to pollute me. On the contrary, it is Mr. Su, who is shackled in his heart, and it is difficult to be relieved after all!"
Su Zhuo was stunned, it turned out that he had no self and actually talked about Zen with himself. He smiled slightly, and said, "Without me, your words should be the most ridiculous joke I have heard today! I used to think that you were an elegant man, even if you acted sinisterly, you should be regarded as a real villain, much better than those hypocrites." I didn't expect to find out today that you are not exempt from vulgarity after all, and you are just a hypocrite who can whitewash yourself! There are so many conspiracies and tricks hidden in your heart, isn't it dust?"
Wuself smiled back and said, "Whether it's a villain or a gentleman, a monk is just a monk after all." Su Zhuo, you dare to go to my appointment today, I am really a little overjoyed. It's not in vain that I think so highly of you!"
Su Zhuo said: "Why don't I dare to come?
Wuwu showed an unfathomable smile and said, "Su Zhuo, I won't kill you." You're more useful than you think. If you can be ambitious, there is no limit to what you can achieve!"
Su Zhuo raised his eyebrows and said, "Thank you for the compliment! But I, Su Zhuo, have always been idle and lazy." The royal power and wealth are like floating clouds to me. What's more, it's cold in high places. Without me, don't you feel a chill down your spine when you stand so high?"
I laughed angrily, and sighed faintly: "You look at royal power and wealth like floating clouds, just because you haven't really tasted the taste of royal power and wealth......"
Su Zhuo was stunned for a moment, and was speechless for a moment. After a while, he said, "Without me, I am really impressed by you." I can't imagine that you dare to come to Luoyang!"
Wuwu smiled lightly and said, "Why don't I dare? As the head of the Bodhi Sect and a senior monk of the Zen Sect, I was invited by the post, of course I am coming!"
Su Zhuo sneered and said, "Don't pretend to be garlic, you and I both know that in order to hold a Buddhist meeting, the imperial court has transported the Tianzhu Ancient Buddha to Luoyang, which is in the White Horse Temple." Do you think I'll not be able to guess what you're here for?"
Wuwu smiled and said, "Of course I'm here for the ancient Buddha, there's no need to hide this from you." And this matter has to be done by Mr. Su!"
Su Zhuo only felt ridiculous, and said, "Without me, haven't you been daydreaming and haven't woken up yet? Why would I help you?"
I just smiled at Su Zhuo and picked up the teacup to taste the tea. After a while, he suddenly took out a swarthy iron plaque from his bosom and placed it on the table. Su Zhuo's eyes flickered, staring at the iron card. I saw that the iron plate was hexagonal, and there was a relief of a golden-winged bird in the middle.
Wuwu said: "Su Zhuo, haven't you always been curious about the Eight Heavenly Dragons?"
As soon as the iron card appeared, Su Zhuo's gaze seemed to be glued to it, and he could no longer move away. He gently picked up the iron plate. Of course, he knew that the image on the iron plate was Garuda, the giant bird that fed on dragons. He also knew that this was the token of his mentor's ghostly old man's return.
Su Zhuo couldn't help but think of Wei Qian and Ghost Yin, one of these two people was a dragon and the other was Garuda, and it seemed that they were destined to kill each other. In the Buddhist scriptures, Garuda died because of the poisonous attack of the poisonous dragon in his body. And Ghost Yin died under Wei Qian's poisonous plan after all. Is this a coincidence, or is it fate?
Seeing that he was fascinated, he said softly: "Su Zhuo, as long as you accept this token, you can inherit the mantle of the master!"
There seemed to be a magic to his words that made people reluctant to refuse. Wuself said again: "The power of the Eight Heavenly Dragons is unimaginable. Do you really think that Oni Yin can set off such a big storm on the rivers and lakes with only his own intelligence? If it weren't for the spying and assassination carried out by those subordinates of the Eight Heavenly Dragons, how could he have murdered so many princes and ministers?"
Su Zhuo nodded and said, "I have long thought that Master is not as simple as it seems. He has a secret group of dead men working for him all along. Otherwise, he would have lived in seclusion for many years, and he would not know everything about the world's major affairs. ā
Wu Wu smiled and said, "Su Zhuo, as long as you nod, these powers will be used by you." I also know that Ye Shao also gave you the Tianzhong Token and the Qiandapo Token. Li Xuan has been exposed and is wanted by the imperial court. As long as you want, I can even give you these two tokens as well! When the time comes, among the eight Heavenly Dragons, you will be the most powerful person besides me!"
(Thank you for the support of Haruka Joy, it really makes me a little upset.) I'm a very satisfying person, as long as everyone has fun watching it. (o(n_n)o~~) (To be continued.) )