Guangming Temple is located in the southeast of Shangfeng City, on the route to Maijiya Grottoes.
This area is also the area with the largest number of religious buildings such as temples and nunneries in Tianshui County. The morning bell, which was so noisy that Li Tai barely had a good night's sleep since arriving in Tianshui, rang all the way from here until he arrived at Maiji Cliff.
Come back.
After Li Tai and his party left the city, they walked eastward along the south bank of the Weishui River. Along the way, they could see temple buildings of varying sizes every few miles, and they were even more densely distributed than those on the walls of the manor houses of rural tycoons in Guanzhong.
The areas around these temples are not uninhabited wilderness. They are all land properties belonging to the temples, as well as villages where temple slaves and monks live. The density of the population can be said to be second only to the area around the city.
After traveling for more than thirty miles, a large-scale temple with numerous buildings appeared in sight. The temples seen along the way all pale in comparison to the one in front of me. This is the destination of this trip, Guangming Temple.
The monks of Guangming Temple also showed enough respect for Li Tai, the newly promoted No. 2 figure in Longyou and the prefect of the county. The abbot and the monks stood outside the temple gate early to wait. In order to ensure that Li Tai Temple can enjoy the rewards in the middle
He was not harassed at all times, and even started refusing to receive visiting donors and believers from the day before.
Welcomed by the monks, Li Tai strode into the temple.
The layout of this temple is similar to that of the Guanzhong temple. The first half is a place where guests are welcomed and offerings are received. Different areas are divided through pavilions and corridors. There are also various sutra paintings under the pavilions and corridors, which contain different Buddhist stories. Some
People who are well versed in Buddhism can be fascinated by it, but for a layman like Li Tai, it is just dazzling and bizarre.
After finally patiently walking through the long corridor under the guidance of the monks, Li Taicai finally met Master Tanjing, the master of Guangming Temple, in the sutra hall next to the main hall of the temple.
However, Master Tanjing did not have time to talk to Li Tai at the moment. Instead, he was sitting on the high platform of the sutra hall and giving a lecture.
He has a square head and a big face, with kind eyebrows and kind eyes. He looks a bit like a Buddha. His voice is mellow and magnetic. The scriptures he recites have an addictive charm, so there are hundreds of monks and laymen in the hall listening to the scriptures.
The crowd was also fascinated by what they heard, and they were completely unaware of the arrival of Li Tai and his entourage.
When Li Tai saw this scene, he also raised his hand to signal the monk leading the way not to disturb the master's lecture. He found an empty seat near the door and sat down. While listening to the old monk's lecture, he secretly cursed this old man.
He really knows how to put on airs.
More than half an hour passed quickly like this, and Li Tai was already drowsy. The lecture on the high platform finally came to an end. He quickly cheered up and looked towards the stage, and saw other monks and lay believers listening to the sutra.
They stood up one after another, came in and thanked the Master for his kindness in teaching the scriptures, and then exited the scripture hall one by one.
Of course Li Tai would not do this, he just stood aside and waited for the crowd to leave.
Master Tanjing also walked down the high platform with the support of his disciples, came to Li Tai, nodded and smiled and said: "I've been waiting for you for a long time. When I fell into silence last night, I saw people like evil ghosts, vying for flesh and blood."
, I feel really uneasy in my heart, and deeply feel that war has harmed the world, so I will teach a volume of the Golden Light Sutra today to pray to the Four Heavenly Kings to bless our people."
"The Master is truly compassionate and his Buddha-nature is dazzling!"
Although Li Tai didn't take it seriously, he still bowed respectfully and said.
Master Tanjing looked at Li Tai again and then said: "I am not a monk who has received ordination, and I don't think I am a believer in the city. Although the old monk is not talented, he is in charge of Buddhist rituals in this county. Donors outside the city listen to the "Golden Guangming" lecture. According to one volume of the Sutra, three liters of millet should be applied according to the regulations.
The old monk does not engage in production, but only teaches the meanings and principles of the sutras and Dharma to the masses based on what he sees and knows. If he receives alms, the sutras and Dharma will continue; if not, all human beings and Dharma will be destroyed. It is not greed for frivolous things, but only for the eternal survival of the Buddha's Dharma."
Li Tai's eyes widened when he heard these words. What does this mean? Are you asking me for money? I haven't even...
He subconsciously lowered his head to look at his waist, and then remembered that he had taken off his sword and put it away when he entered the temple. Then he raised his head, laughed dryly, looked at the old monk and said, "I am very happy to visit a famous temple. It is really good to be so light. There is nothing to offer. I know that the benefit of listening to the scriptures and enlightening my wisdom is not in vain. I only have this ministry and authority to serve as an envoy in the county. Master, but I have any unfulfilled worldly wishes. For this, I can use my power as a scripture resource, okay?"
Frankly speaking, such a famous monk sat on the stage and lectured for an hour or two. Although Li Tai didn't understand what he was talking about, he had to admit that the financing fee for Xiaomi was indeed quite affordable. Compared with some well-dressed beasts in later generations who deceive money and deceive people, they are a breath of fresh air.
But Li Tai was still very unhappy. This is not about a handful of millets! I didn’t come here to seek education. Forced buying and selling all happened to me, the prefect of the county. How much more presumptuous?
After hearing Li Tai's answer, the old monk's face suddenly froze. After a while, it returned to normal, and he said with emotion: "Looking at the envoy's expression, I can't help but think back to the time when we were studying Fa Luoxia in the past years. The nobles have been fortunate to interact with each other and have benefited a lot. Meeting the envoy today in Longshang is also a sign of repayment later. The envoy has an outstanding appearance and a distinctive style. He has gained a good scholar from a well-known family, which also makes his old friends happy and presents him with a sutra. Roll, let’s express our congratulations.”
Since he heard that this handsome young man was hiding his anger in his words and was not like a kind person, he stopped mentioning the handful of millet and turned to take all the scriptures that were placed on the table. , holding it flat with both hands and passing it to Li Tai.
This scripture is not an ordinary scripture, but is written on fine silk and satin as a backing. The material is flexible and the surface is delicate and smooth. The font is also dignified and beautiful, and it is soaked with spices. It is a good work of art in itself. .If coupled with the special significance of being the hand of Master Salmon, it spreads to the market, not to mention a handful of millet, even if it costs hundreds of kilo, it will not worry about sales.
Li Tai didn't care about the fact that his parents had a wide range of contacts and had friendships with all kinds of monsters and monsters. Whenever someone started the conversation with this, he always felt that he was putting others down by half.
However, he did not come here today just to get angry with the old monk. He put aside the little emotions in his heart for the time being. When the old monk turned around to receive him in the main hall, he briefly explained his intention: "Except Master Zhanang, who is here to visit today. In addition to the Buddha-nature and majesty, there is another thing I seek. In the old year, there was a disaster in Heyin, and my father was fortunate to be rescued by Tianshui Yanxin, which will be unforgettable for a long time.
Now I am working in this village and visit the village frequently, only to find out that this person has passed away, leaving only one grandson who is unable to survive in the world. He has also escaped to the Samana and lives in this temple to practice. I lack the wisdom of the Buddha nature and have difficulty understanding and serving the Buddha. It is an honor for me to repay my kindness with a burning heart. I hope to bring the benefactor’s heirs back to the world. I sincerely ask the Master to help fulfill this long-cherished wish!”
After Master Tanjing heard this, he was not in a hurry to answer. He pondered for a while before speaking again: "The Yan family in this hometown has indeed been the enshrinement master in the temple for a long time. If any descendants grieve for the bad fate of the world and come here to seek refuge, it is also
It's normal. But the old monk has ignored the affairs of the temple for several years, and he doesn't dare to reply to the envoy rashly for a while. He still needs to ask the deacon monk to conduct some verification."
After hearing the words, Li Tai nodded, thanked him again, and then said: "This time I came to seek help from the Master. Not only was this an old friendship, but I also prayed for my father. Father and son have been separated for several years, and to this day,
There is still no word from me. If my father knew that I had this opportunity to repay my kindness but did not do my best, he would definitely be heartbroken. Therefore, I beg you, Master, not to make me bear the name of unfilial piety!"
When Master Tanjing heard this, his expression couldn't help but change again. He soon realized that the matter was probably not simple. Otherwise, Li Tai wouldn't have called it a request but actually a threat. There must be something tricky and unusual in it.
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He did not connect Li Tai's visit to the dispute between the temple and the Tianshui Yan family. After all, this matter had been suppressed for several years, and he had almost forgotten it for so long.
After hearing what Li Tai said, he immediately paid attention to it. He summoned two deacon monks and solemnly ordered them in front of Li Tai to quickly go to the temple to find a young man named Yan Zheng. If he found him, he would be summoned immediately.
Come here.
The two deacon monks followed the order and left, while Master Tan Jing waited with Li Tai in the hall. However, Li Tai himself was not interested in Buddhism. He was interested in the history of Guangming Temple, and Master Tan Jing did not want to talk more about these past events.
The philistine's tactics made the scene a little cold.
After a while, Master Tan Jing became concerned again about the separation of father and son that Li Tai just mentioned. Li Tai did not hide this and talked about it casually.
After listening to this, Master Tan Jing first lamented the war's destruction of family ties, and then said with great interest: "Although we are dearly related to each other, I still remember this old kindness and vow to repay it."
The love for the father and the heart of filial piety are really touching.
I would like to ask, has your Majesty ever arranged Buddhist rituals for your Majesty to pray for blessings and ward off misfortunes? Many people in Longbian were separated from their families due to the war, but they reunited safely with the protection of the Buddha. Such happy events in the world are reported from time to time. If so, Your Majesty, you have
The old monk is willing to personally preside over and witness this intention!"
When Li Tai heard this, he immediately wanted to scold his mother. No wonder this old monk was able to live so freely when he arrived in Longyou. He really loved what he did!
I have told many people about my experience, but this old monk was the only one who immediately thought of persuading him to use the power of gods and Buddhas to find his father. If he wanted to find out where his father was, it was obviously not something that could be done with a handful of millet.
I tried to buy and sell by force before, but now I'm trying to sell myself the Xiaoyi package!
Li Tai didn't believe that he could find his father by doing a ritual, but just now he was glaring at the old monk and threatening him not to be blamed for his unfilial piety. Now that he was given the opportunity, he couldn't refuse it.
He was thinking about how to respond when the abbot monk who had been greeted outside the temple hurriedly walked in and whispered a few words to the old monk. After listening, Master Tanjing apologized to Li Tai, then stood up and joined the abbot.