It is impossible that Buddhism has no benefits at all. Han Du, with just a few words, caused Buddhism to lose such a big foundation in the temple field. There is no such cheap good thing in the world.
Han Du took out the first copy of Journey to the West from inside his sleeve robe, patted it and said with a smile: "Buddhism doesn't have it, but I happen to have it here."
"Oh? What kind of scripture can help a poor monk see his vision?" Zong Li didn't believe Han Du's words. If such scriptures were so easy to find, he himself wouldn't be at a loss.
situation.
Although Tsong Lai once said that Han Du had a deep connection with Buddha, there is a huge difference between having a connection with Buddha and being able to have such a sutra. Isn’t it that Tsong Lai also has a connection with Buddha?
But he couldn't take it out either.
Han Du glanced at Lao Zhu, saw him nodding slightly, took the first copy of Journey to the West in his hand, patted it, and said, "Master, please read it."
Zong Ai originally thought that Han Du really had some great scriptures, but who knew that when he took it and took a look at it, Journey to the West didn't look like a scripture, but more like a biography.
However, a name could not influence Zong Lai. Instead, he chuckled and said, "Is this a biographical story?"
Han Du nodded and explained: "Of course, and Master doesn't think that people will really eat fast and chant Buddha at home, right?" It would be good to be able to talk about Buddhism after dinner. If you really want people to fast and chant Buddha at home,
Then save it.
Zong Lai didn't know what it meant when he first started reading it. What was written in the front was about Sun Houhou's extraordinary origins and how powerful his skills were after learning martial arts. But does this have anything to do with Buddhism?
It was not until later that there was a big commotion in the Heavenly Palace and the Jade Emperor shouted: "Go to the West quickly and ask Tathagata Buddha to surrender the monster monkey" that Zong Lai suddenly realized. Even the Haotian God had no way to defeat the monster monkey, and only Tathagata Buddha could subdue it. In this way,
Doesn’t it mean that Tathagata Buddha has greater abilities and higher status?
When Zong Lai saw Sun Houhou being pinned down by Tathagata Buddha at the foot of Wuzhi Mountain, he felt very unfulfilled.
He looked up at Han Du and asked, "Is there anything else behind this?"
Han Du smiled and said nothing.
Han Du is not an idiot, so naturally he will not give all the contents to Zong Di at once. If Zong Di can also remember it, wouldn't it be like a meat bun and a dog that will never come back?
Zong Ao put down the Journey to the West in his hand, and there was a hint of enlightenment in his eyes. He now somewhat understood what Han Du said about molding the golden body into the hearts of the people. The people had no interest in Buddhist scriptures at all.
No matter how interested you are, even asking people to recite scriptures will not have any effect, and you cannot expect people to remember the content of scriptures.
Therefore, no matter what earth-shattering scriptures Buddhism writes, they will not be taken seriously by the people. On the contrary, such biographical stories are extremely popular among the people.
As long as some deeds in Buddhism are fabricated and connected into biographical stories, the people will naturally remember all kinds of things about Buddhism when listening to the stories. Subtly, their hearts will naturally turn to Buddhism. This is like people going to the temple to burn incense sticks.
Much more useful.
"Master Han is really a good trick." Zong Li said with a smile. He had to admire Han Du's new approach. Although such an approach was eccentric, it got to the point and could solve the problem simply and directly.
Han Du smiled and asked: "Then Master agreed?"
Unexpectedly, Zong Lai smiled and shook his head. He said: "How is it possible? The poor monk admits that you are indeed thinking about things that others have never thought of and thinking about things that others have never thought of. Your ideas are indeed novel, but they are just novel."
Zong Lai looked at Han Du and smiled and continued: "If you hadn't taken out this Journey to the West, the poor monk wouldn't know what to do. Maybe there are still one or two places where you can use your ideas. But now the poor monk has no idea what to do."
Now that you know how to do it, do you think this thing is still valuable? To put it bluntly, now your thing is worthless, what terms do you think you can negotiate with this poor monk?"
Lao Zhu's face suddenly became gloomy, and he glared at Han Du dissatisfiedly, complaining about Han Du's recklessness. If he could have communicated with me in advance, it would be in vain now.
Han Du didn't think that his behavior would lead to futility. Even Zong Li's words did not make Han Du's face change at all. He still said with a smile: "If the master really doesn't care, then the master should turn around and
Just leave, why waste your time here and here?"
When Zong Li heard this, he had to defend himself.
Han Du did not wait for him to speak, and waved his hand to suppress his words. He continued: "The reason why the master continues to stay here and gossip is to capture this Journey to the West?"
"I'm afraid you are too self-righteous. The poor monk said that your idea is quite innovative and valuable, but this thing really has no value. Is it just a compilation of Buddhist affairs? The poor monk can have someone compile it when he turns around.
Eight out of ten books will be published." Zong Li's eyes were solemn, but his tone was extremely relaxed and freehand, as if he didn't care about Journey to the West at all.
"Hahaha, everyone said that my family doesn't lie, but I didn't expect that the master would try so hard to deceive me." Han Du said confidently with bright eyes.
Cheating? Lao Zhu glanced at Han Du, then turned to look at Zong Li. Even with his sophistication, he couldn't tell which of the two was bluffing and who was deceiving whom. Psychologically speaking, he was both of them.
The same level of trust is the same.
Although Zong's words are very reasonable, Han Du's idea is valuable only in an idea. Before the idea was expressed, Zong would not have thought of using biographical stories to attract people to approach Buddhism. But since the idea was exposed, it should naturally be the same.
Of little value.
However, when Han Du speaks in front of Lao Zhu, he always has a purpose. No matter how unbelievable or unreasonable things Han Du says, Han Du will eventually prove that what he said is right.
These two people... who is right and who is wrong? Lao Zhu sat aside, silent.
Seeing that Zong Li didn't answer him with disdain on his face, he seemed to be unwilling to explain to himself.
Han Du sneered and continued: "The master is so arrogant and wants to write eight out of ten books. Even if the master summons Buddhists from all over the world, if he can write a book even a little better than this, I promise.
, how about we never continue to struggle with this matter?"
What is this? This is Journey to the West, a famous book that has been passed down through the ages. I want to write eight out of ten books. If I can write one, Han Du will admire this monk.