Chapter 391: Lets go and cherish it; the peaceful and prosperous age of Jinping Mansion
Fahai could not help but think about the past. He had actually promised many people along the way that after completing the Buddhist scripture study, he would visit their homes when he returned to the Tang Dynasty.
Now that I think about it, this promise is a bit hasty.
But it all depends on people.
Fahai also believed that his master and apprentice would be able to retire successfully.
Jiuling Yuan Sheng brought Taiyi's goodwill to save the suffering. Although this incident was beyond Fahai's expectation, it was still a good thing. Moreover, Taiyi's saving suffering was more effective in the world. There has always been a great sage with great mercy.
With great compassion and great wishes, I seek to express my feelings and have a reputation of rescuing those who are in distress.
Among the six emperors in heaven, this one is the one who pays the most attention to the sufferings of the human world and is also the kindest, so he frequently appears in the human world. He is also the incarnation of the God who saves suffering from the ten directions. God vows to save all living beings, save humans and ghosts, and save
Save all living beings.
When Wukong was making trouble in the underworld, this person might have been hiding and watching.
In addition to searching for help in the human world and rescuing dead souls in the underworld... this Heavenly Lord also has the power to assess the immortals in the heaven, which can be said to be a high-ranking position. After the sutra study is completed, Fahai will definitely pay a visit.
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After the three disciples were able to practice independently, and Yuhua Prefecture and the Alliance of Seven Mountains were on the right track, their affairs in Yuhua Prefecture could be considered to have come to an end for the time being.
However, because it coincided with the Spring Festival of the first lunar month, Master Sanzang specially performed several blessing rituals, and because of his promise when entering the city, he dedicated several days of Buddhist teachings in various places in the city. After the seventh day of the lunar month, Fahai said goodbye to King Yuhua.
The master and disciples then left Yuhua Prefecture and continued to Xitianling Mountain.
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The five masters and apprentices left Yuhua City on a smooth journey, truly the so-called land of bliss.
Perhaps because he was in Yuhua City before, Bajie held back his words. Now that he was far away from Yuhua City, Bajie asked, "It's strange to say that this Yuhua King is so wise and wise.
The people are living and working in peace and contentment, but why are the temples in Yuhua City not as prosperous as those in other states and counties?"
Of course, this is not very prosperous, just relatively speaking.
After listening to Bajie's words, the Great Sage said casually: "I'm afraid it is precisely because the people in Yuhua City are wealthy and have always been stable that such a scene is possible... How can ordinary people have such high demands?
?Life like this is happy enough for them... Even looking at the three realms, there are few places as safe and healthy as Yuhuazhou."
"In this case, what else do the people ask for?" The Great Sage said with a smile: "The people have nothing to ask for, and their hearts do not need to be entrusted to the gods and Buddhas who sit high in the temple and are enshrined. Then the incense in the temple will naturally be
slightly less."
Bajie listened to his elder brother's words, nodded repeatedly, and agreed: "That's right, when sentient beings in the three realms pray to gods and Buddhas, they originally just prayed for a life of peace and good weather. Now in Yuhua Prefecture, there is basically no shortage of these two things...
.Even the goblins who were neighbors have now formed an alliance."
Having said this, Bajie actually had another question in his mind, but he was too timid to speak out.
But all in all, what their master and apprentice experienced in Yuhua Prefecture can be said to have swept away the gloom that had followed their master and apprentice's arrival in Xizhou, and finally saw some light.
The Great Sage also realized that, as the Master said, the problem was not with Buddhism, but with those evil monks who used the name of Buddhism to pursue their own interests and deceive the people.
In other words, it matters who is in control of the Dharma.
In other words, the good and evil deeds of those who hold sutras truly determine the final direction of Buddhism.
The Great Sage has reflected on himself countless times. What would have happened if he had been trapped behind the Five Elements Mountain without meeting the Master?
Listening to Bajie's unstoppable chattering in his ears; watching Wu Jing writing and drawing from time to time... and the little white dragon who has traveled nearly twice as far as himself and others, and holding a nine-ring tin staff, determined to
The master who went to Lingshan to find out what was going on... the great sage became increasingly reluctant to part with him.
He even selfishly hopes that this westward journey will never end. Even if Bajie keeps provoking him with "Bima Wen" and "monkey suffering from the plague", he will not be angry; he wants to compete with Wu Jing to see who is stronger.
Big, those who lose must win back next time; let the little white dragon, who has been defeated many times and never gives up, win himself once...
I hope to hear Master calling me "Wukong" every day.
And Lingshan is right in front of you.
The great sage has lived for more than a thousand years, and is used to seeing things come to an end, so he has no choice but to leave and cherish it.
Not a few days after leaving, there was another city in front of him. After Xiao Bailong entered Tianzhu, he always followed his master. He only went to explore the place where these people gathered unless he encountered dangerous mountains and dangerous waters.
, always the master and apprentice enter together.
"This city is strange. There is no flag on the top of the city. From a distance, you really don't know where it is." The Great Sage withdrew his gaze and said to the master: "Master, let's find out what's going on when we get closer."
"good."
The master and his disciples rushed all the way to the city. When they arrived at the Guandongxiang outside the city, they saw the tea houses and wine shops on both sides were noisy, and the rice market and oil shops were busy.
There were people outside Yuhua Prefecture waiting for Master Sanzang and his entourage to greet him. Jinping Mansion was actually not much different, and the two places were not far apart. In addition, the three sons of King Yuhua were worshiped by Master Sanzang.
Three disciples became teachers, and later they openly formed an alliance with the Lion King of the Seven Mountains... This matter had already been spread.
After all, Fahai stayed in Yuhua Prefecture for a few more days, which was enough for these things to reach Jinping Mansion.
When the knights and prodigals in the street saw the appearance of the master and disciples, they shouted anxiously: "Master Tripitaka is here!"
"Master Tripitaka is here!"
This attracted everyone to look at them. They had long heard that Master Sanzang and Xiao Bailong were handsome, while the other three disciples were very ugly. Now they saw it was true.
The great sage with a hairy face and a thunderous mouth, Bajie with a long nose and big ears, and Wujing with a black face and a Rakshasa...it can be regarded as opening their eyes.
Master Tripitaka and his entourage were broadcasting their good name, and they were not afraid when they saw it. Moreover, Jinping Mansion was a place facing the Buddha, and they also respected Tripitaka master and disciples who came from the east. Everyone just watched and said hello to each other.
Everyone was crowded and vying to see it, but there was no direct crowding like when they were outside Yuhua Prefecture.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! The journey was smooth, and we passed through several alleys, but before we could reach the city gate, we saw an old monk waiting to greet us.
"Amitabha." The old monk took a step forward and said, "Master, please proceed slowly. Lao Nate is here to greet you."
"Amitabha." Fa Hai also stepped forward to pay homage.
The two of them exchanged religious names, which is considered acquaintance.
There was a monk waiting here specifically, so there must be a place to stay and rest in the Buddhist temple. Fahai and others did not refuse and followed the old monk.
Outside the city gate, you can see a mountain gate with the words Ciyun Temple on the gate.
And this old monk is the abbot of Ciyun Temple. Hearing that Master Tripitaka was coming, he specially waited here in order to let Master Tripitaka enter the temple.
Entering the temple, you will see the majestic Zhen Tower and the majestic throne. Outside the Buddhist pavilion, the clouds are high, and the monk's room is quiet in the middle of the moon... Pilgrims come and go, the Buddha bells are buzzing, and the sound of monks reciting scriptures can be heard from time to time.
The old monk invited Master Tripitaka and his entourage to the main hall. After walking a few steps, he said, "Master is really a Chinese figure."
Then he bowed to Master Tripitaka.
Fahai didn't know why, so he supported the old monk and asked hurriedly: "Why did the master of the courtyard perform this great ceremony?"
Several disciples also felt strange, and the great sage even asked: "Is it because you have some grievance here and want my master to make the decision for you?"
However, the words of the Great Sage also shocked the old monk, and he quickly explained: "You don't know, my place is different from other places. People who are good-hearted, read sutras and chant Buddha, all hope to be reborn in China. Now I see the Master
The rich clothes and hats are indeed cultivated in the previous life, so that they can be used in this way, so I bow to you now...there is no injustice."
When the great sage heard this, he immediately felt happy... If you want to say that, that's right.
My master's previous life was Jin Chanzi, and Jin Chanzi was the second disciple of Buddha... Even the reincarnation of Buddha's second disciple went to the Tang Dynasty. This shows that China is indeed... Huh?
The Great Sage was thinking about it when he was suddenly startled and said to himself: "Since the monks are thinking of going to China to be reborn, how can they ask Master to come to this spiritual mountain to obtain scriptures?"
Although Fa Hai felt a little stirred in his heart after hearing this, he didn't think there was anything wrong. Isn't it a natural thing to want to resurrect China?
In his opinion, the Central Plains China is where the orthodoxy of the human race lies.
It's just that this Buddhist realm in Xizhou has been separated from the Central Plains for a long time, so contact has gradually been cut off.
But at this moment he still said a few words modestly, "Amitabha, a poor monk walking around is of no use to an ordinary monk?"
As he said this, he also complimented the old monk: "It seems that the master of the courtyard is here to relax and take care of himself, which is a blessing."
While he was talking, the old monk had already led Master Tripitaka into the main hall. The master and his disciples worshiped the Buddha statue as usual... Wukong saw that the master's expression was not right and wanted to ask, but saw that the master had already restrained himself.
He remained calm and suppressed the conversation for the time being.
I secretly used my fiery eyes to see what was wrong with this temple.
"I have heard the names of several masters and elders in my temple for a long time. I wonder if the monks in the temple can come and meet them?"
After taking his seat, the old monk asked Master Tripitaka.
"It's all right." Fahai nodded directly and said, "If there are still monks who want to discuss Buddhism with poor monks, that would be better."
"Amitabha." The old monk waved his hand quickly: "Since the Master entered Tianzhu, he has won many battles along the way... This temple is willing to be the underdog, and we dare not ask for trouble when discussing Buddhism. However, we do have some issues in Buddhist scriptures that we want to think about.
I need to ask a mage to clarify my doubts...please feel free to give me some pointers when the time comes."
"The master of the temple is serious." Fahai saw that the master of this temple had no desire to win, so he naturally would not force it. He was not only good at arguing with others about Buddhism, but also knew how to communicate in a friendly manner.
As soon as the monks entered the main hall, they all greeted Master Tripitaka and then sat down on the ground.
Only then did Fa Hai want to ask the old master for advice: "I was in such a hurry that I forgot to ask where your place is?"
The old monk said: "My place is a foreign county in Tianzhu, and the same is Jinping Prefecture."
Bajie asked casually: "Master, how far is this noble residence from Lingshan Mountain?"
As soon as these words came out, everyone looked at the old monk. The old monk thought for a moment and then said: "This Jinping Mansion is two thousand miles away from the capital. Because I have walked through it, I know... But
Going west to Lingshan Mountain, the monks in my temple have not walked through it, so I really don’t know how far there is, so I dare not lie.”
After everyone said a few more words, the meal was already served.
After finishing the meal, the monks in the temple lamented how much Bajie had eaten and said, "Fortunately, we prepared more, but even so, it was almost not enough."
After hearing this, Bajie said in his heart: What do you know? My old pig just said that he had eaten. Do you think he said that he was full? Let alone eating until he couldn't eat anymore...
But Master said that eating only 70% of the food is enough, and this time it was enough... If there were more, Bajie had no choice but to share it with him in the spirit of not wasting it.
"Master, please stay in this temple for a few days." The old monk bowed to Master Sanzang again and said with a smile: "Firstly, we can ask Master for Buddhist teachings; secondly... It will be the Lantern Festival soon, Master and a few
Elders, you might as well go to Fucheng and have a look."
"Oh?" Fahai asked with a smile: "When I entered the city, I saw lanterns and colorful decorations. So your place also celebrates the Lantern Festival? The poor monk also said that only I, the Tang Dynasty, have this custom."
"Amitabha." The old monk recited the Buddha's name, "This is a custom passed down from ancient times. Every year during the Lantern Festival, lanterns are decorated everywhere, and flutes are played all night long... It still remains today."
"Today is the thirteenth day of the first lunar month, so I will try out the lanterns in the evening. The day after tomorrow will be the fifteenth day of the Lunar New Year, and it will be the eighteenth or nineteenth day before I turn down the lights... This is also a good thing for people here. The prefect of this mansion loves the people, and lights are displayed everywhere.
There is also a Golden Lantern Bridge... Later in the evening, Master and some of his disciples might as well follow Lao Na to the city to have a look and see the peaceful and prosperous days of Jinping Mansion."
Is there peace in Jinping Mansion?
If this seems to be the case, it is naturally peaceful, and the happiness of the people here seems to be almost the same as that of Yuhua Prefecture.
But now in the side room, Bajie said: "Master, I think this Jinping Mansion is not that peaceful."
"Oh?" Fahai asked Bajie with a smile: "Where do these words come from?"
"Disciple just said casually... When I was in Yuhua Prefecture, the incense in the Buddhist temple was not as prosperous as here... Brother Monkey said that if the people are living well, they will naturally stop coming to worship Buddha.
, but here..." Bajie paused, then scratched his head: "Disciple can't tell the truth, but I always feel that something is not right."
"It's just that the government in Yuhua Prefecture is well-controlled and the people are well-connected. Even if there is no immortal Buddha to protect them, the weather is still smooth and the people are prosperous." The Great Sage continued Bajie's words and said: "And here, the people should pray to the immortal Buddha to protect them. If it is
One day, if the worship is stopped... I'm afraid it won't be as grand as it is now."
"You idiot." The Great Sage glared at Bajie when he said this, "You know clearly in your heart, but you are soft-spoken."
Bajie smiled naively: "Isn't this why we old pigs are not as capable as you, Brother Monkey..."
In the past, when he was outside Tianzhu, Bajie would still be outspoken from time to time, but now that he is in Tianzhu... he seems to be a little more well-behaved and very sensible.
This sentence directly coaxed the Great Sage to lose his temper. The Great Sage said to the Master: "Master, when I looked at it with Dharma eyes, I saw that the golden body of the Buddha in this temple seemed to be dirty... It was very strange."
