Everyone left the once spectacular Huayan Temple ruins, which have now been returned to nature, and headed to Biyun Temple.
"Back then, Xu Xiake visited Huayan Temple, and a fallen prince from Heqing went to Jizu Mountain to relax. This Mr. Shi also loved traveling. Hearing that Xu Xiake was here, he came to see him.
The two hit it off. Mr. Shi said that he was obsessed with exploring mountains and terrains, and was often laughed at. He did not dare to tell others about his hobby. Unexpectedly, he was very happy to meet Xu Xiake.
Xu Xiake is also like meeting a close friend. In that era, the main way was to get a job, unlike ours now where tourism can be a major! A day trip to the mountains and rivers can be a major! Isn’t your tour guide so fun? "
Several monks laughed.
"Alas! Society is progressing! Three or four hundred years ago, running around all day was not doing your job properly. Xu Xiake was also ridiculed as a prodigal in his hometown.
Now when I met Mr. Shi, Xu Xiake said that he had been visiting mountains and rivers for thirty years, and his journey was about to end. It was a miracle that he met someone with the same heart as he did here!
It was indeed a miracle! In that era.
On the twelfth day of the first lunar month in 1639, the two travel enthusiasts finally met and chatted freely under the moonlight. The moon was very bright that night and the sky was as clear as water. His heart and bones were all clear!
What a comfortable feeling that is!”
Everyone imagined it and couldn't help but yearn for the bright moon on the twelfth night of the first lunar month more than 300 years ago! Listening to He Huan's talk, they also felt comfortable. Especially Chengkong, he was like a lost brother.
"The next day, Mr. Shi wrote a plaque to Xitan Temple. Although his name was no longer in Sunshan, he was an outstanding poet and calligrapher, and Xu Xiake admired it very much.
In the afternoon, Mr. Shi invited Xu Xiake to travel to Jiuchong Cliff with him and climb to the top. This time when he passed by Xilai Temple, he actually let them stay overnight. Do you know why?"
Long Teng and Yingkong looked at him curiously, while the other two monks looked confused.
"Is there anything strange? In the past, monasteries allowed you to stay overnight! Now there are some that do, too." Chengkong said. Didn't he just let him stay last night?
"Sigh." He Huan thought, where can I explain it? Do I need to tell them again that Xu Da's traveler stayed in the mountains all over the place, but he had no chance to visit Xilai Temple.
Seeing that he was hesitating, Yingkong urged: "I'll tell them later, and you continue."
Long Teng couldn't help laughing. The monk couldn't wait at all.
He Huan continued in the confusion of the two monks: "Because the abbot Mingkong was not here, but his junior brother Sankong was here. As soon as he heard Xu Xiake's voice, he came out to greet him.
In the morning, Sankong made cakes with millet for them to eat. At this time, Xu Xiake discovered that Mr. Shi had a close relationship with Mingkong, and he came to see Mingkong. Pay attention! This is a profile, Mingkong still has no face.
Appear.
Since he wrote this, I guessed that Mingkong came back the next day and met Mr. Shi. His close friend actually had a close friendship with someone he despised. It turned out that Mr. Shi invited me to climb the mountain just by the way.
In fact, I came to see Ming Kong!
I guess the situation was a little awkward."
Everyone laughed.
"This Xu Xiake, he has made good friends with Mingkong's junior brother, but he has no communication with Mingkong. This monk Mingkong has never appeared in person, but he is everywhere, and we can also see that our Xu Da
How resentful the traveler is!
Everyone likes me, your junior brother and your friends are all warm and friendly to me. Why don't you, a monk, not want to see me?"
"Hahaha..." A group of monks laughed.
Already reaching Biyun Temple, the tourists were stunned. Is this a monk? How could he laugh so wildly?
"Biyun Temple, after Xitan Temple, this is our Xu Da Traveler's favorite temple! Because the host Huan Kong inside treats him very well!"
The monks couldn't help but laugh. When they heard what he said, they immediately asked the monk serving incense next to them to ask the host to come out and meet him.
The host came out soon and was surprised to see three monks coming in with two flower-like young people and a cat. Master Yingkong introduced him, and the host left them to drink tea.
He Huan said: "More than three hundred years ago, Master Huan Kong of Biyun Temple left tea and dinner, which made us Xu Da travelers very grateful. But I have to go to Muni Temple for tea later. I made an appointment yesterday.
of."
The host turned around and led them around.
"Biyun Temple was founded by the capital monk Huan Kong in the year of Tianqi. Huan Kong takes Zen meditation as his sect, so this is a Zen temple..." A group of monks led him and listened to his explanation.
After the tour, the host said: "If you don't want to drink tea, why don't you have some snacks? You guys are tired all the way down." He forced him to enter the Zen room in the backyard.
"The Zen room is full of flowers and trees, which is really a good thing." He Huan just let it go, "The master in charge is indeed the same as Master Huankong. He is so enthusiastic."
The monks couldn't help laughing.
Yingkong said: "Then you should also write him as a good monk!"
The three monks didn't know why.
When He Huan talked about the relationship between Xu Xiake and Huan Kong, and the ignorant Ming Kong in the background, it took several monks to understand what he meant and couldn't help but laugh.
The disciples brought tea and snacks, and secretly hid outside the door to listen. Many young monks knew Xiao Bailong, and now that they have heard about it, he is indeed well-deserved!
The host was also very interested and asked him to tell the story of the founder of the temple and Xu Xiake. It was already noon, so the host forced them to stay for dinner.
He Huan could not catch up with the meal at Jiulian Temple, so He Huan continued to take advantage of the situation.
After eating and chatting for a while, Yingkong said: "There is a Yulong Waterfall down here. It's not far away. Do you want to go and have a look?"
"Okay." He Huan nodded.
The host of Biyun Temple also followed with great interest.
"Xu Xiake once went back to see a waterfall. He didn't know how to get there. He passed by a quiet room and asked the monk inside. Then he said that the monk was simple and good.
Why? Because he just wanted to see a waterfall, but the monk told him: You want to see a waterfall? I wonder which waterfall you want to see? There are three waterfalls here. Barabara...
Xu Xiake's head was getting heavy and he was about to leave, but the monk grabbed his clothes and kept him drinking tea. Xu Xiake was anxious to see the waterfall, and the monk showed him the way.
This simple and good-hearted monk can be regarded as allowing him to see a good waterfall. Xu Xiake was very satisfied, but he did not stop him from saying that he was simple and good-hearted."
Long Teng couldn't help laughing, "Why is this person like this?"
The elders couldn't help but laugh.
Yingkong said: "I hope you don't dislike my simplicity and good deeds."
He Huan took his arm, turned around and said, "I just feel that Master Yingkong is honest and hospitable."
"Hahaha..." the elders laughed.
Yulong Waterfall is also a scenic spot. Although the water is not big in winter and spring, it comes all the time. It is right next to the tourist trail, and most people still want to come and take a look.
Now we are at Xianghui Street, where there are many people.
Maybe everyone has never seen a monk laughing. The tourists were shocked and their views were shattered. Aren’t monks neither sad nor happy but serious? How could this be possible?
When I arrived at the waterfall viewing pavilion, I looked across the way. In winter and spring, there was only a white line. I couldn’t see the waterfall piercing the clouds that Xu Xiake said, but the story still needs to be told.
"You can see Jade Dragon Snow Mountain from the top of Jizu Mountain, and there is also a Jade Dragon Falls in the hinterland of Jizu Mountain. Speaking of which, there is also a connection. One year, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain came to Jizu Mountain to play. Why should one mountain go to another mountain? I wonder
don't know."
The group of monks and tourists surrounding him all laughed.
"Anyway, when Jade Dragon Snow Mountain came, he played in Jizu Mountain and wanted to go back, but his little daughter was fascinated by the scenery in the mountain and didn't want to go back.
Seeing that it was difficult for the monks to drink water here, it turned into a waterfall, which not only made it easier for everyone to drink water, but also practiced devoutly and achieved Arhat status."
When tourists looked at Yulong Waterfall, they were a little disappointed at first. Many people were like this when traveling. They came with great interest and then said there was nothing to see. But listening to the story told by Little White Dragon, they found it interesting again.
Natural landscapes are closely related to the weather and seasons. In addition, most of the places that can become scenic spots also have historical deposits. With only one pair of eyes, the scenery that can be seen is indeed limited. Once you understand the history and culture, every plant and tree can only be seen.
Become passionate.
He Huan continued to explain: "Jade Dragon Snow Mountain left at that time because he came to Lijiang from Tanggula Mountain to chase his runaway sister. Now he has stopped thinking about running away from home."
Seeing his seriousness, tourists and monks couldn't help laughing.
"His sisters are the Nujiang, Lancang, and Jinsha rivers. We won't go into details here. In short, he himself became the mountain god of Lijiang and married a Tibetan wife and a Bai wife. He also has more than one daughter, and another
Married to Kawagbo from Meili Snow Mountain."
He Huan paused for a moment, "Why are the mountains and rivers in Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-La and other places all related? In the myths and epics of the Tibetan, Bai, and Naxi people, they have already been related.
Because geographically, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-La are connected by mountains and rivers, and they all belong to the Hengduan Mountains and the Sanjiang Basin.
Culturally, the main ethnic groups living here, the Bai, Tibetan, and Naxi, took turns to ascend to the dominant position, fell in love and killed each other, so the myths of landscapes are always related by kinship, and they are constantly cut off and confused.
We only talk about Bai here, not Yi, because in the early days, Bai Man and Wu Man were one. The Bai and Yi people were called the Bai people and even in modern times. There was no distinction before.
During the Tang Dynasty, King Yimo of Nanzhao went to Lijiang to designate Yulong Snow Mountain as the North Mountain and established the Beiyue Temple. In the Ming Dynasty, Mu Zeng, the chieftain, came to Jizu Mountain to build the Sidan Temple, which was also a Tibetan Buddhist temple.
This is when humans become gods. They say that gods created humans, but in fact, conversely, humans also created gods. Therefore, these myths and stories are full of human touch.
Mainly because in previous eras, the Hengduan Mountains were a relatively closed environment, which resulted in the gods of these mountains and rivers intermarrying with each other. This is actually a reflection of ethnic relations and the transfer of ruling power."
The tourists and elders all listened very carefully and really wanted him to explain in detail.
It's a pity that He Huan, like Xu Xiake, traveled all over the world and was in a hurry to leave.
The monks were also really honest and good deeds. They wanted to keep him, but if they couldn't, they would follow him.
They followed him to Muni Temple, where the monks looked at them blankly.