The Buddhist Scripture Pavilion of Miaoying Temple.
Abbot Yinguang personally went in and selected three volumes of scriptures.
"Master Lin, these are the three cultivation methods of my Miaoying Temple. Master Lin can choose one."
"Let me choose?"
Lin Ye was shocked by Abbot Yin Guang's work. Aren't the methods of cultivation the secrets of various sects? His original mental expectation was that he could practice one discipline. Although he is still practicing one discipline now, there is a problem.
The choice was made.
"Amitabha, everyone can practice Buddhism. Our Buddhist sect emphasizes that everyone is a Buddha. It is not as good as helping others yourself, so why should you cherish yourself?"
Abbot Yinguang's words made Lin Ye stand in awe. This is the pattern.
In comparison, the old Taoist priests seem to be petty. No wonder Taoism cannot compete with Buddhism. He only thinks about his own practice, looks at other people's Buddhism, and thinks about saving all sentient beings.
"You're still too young. I'll teach you how to practice. You won't be allowed to donate any incense money when you come to ask for advice in the future. It's better to teach someone how to fish than to teach someone how to fish."
Abbot Yin Guang also recalled a fisherman he met when he was traveling. That fisherman was the best fishing expert in the area. He could catch Longmen carp every year and received a hundred taels of reward from the government. So many people asked him for advice, and this
A fisherman also refused to refuse anyone who came, never kept secrets, and told all the fishing techniques to those who asked for advice.
At that time, he felt a little confused. Generally, this unique skill is not spread to outsiders. How could this fisherman tell others casually without fear that they would steal his Longmen carp?
After hearing his question, the fisherman smiled and replied: "Master only sees others learning my unique skills, but he doesn't know that I opened a fishing shop in the city. All the tools needed for fishing are available to those who ask me for advice."
You have to buy it from my store. With this, I can earn dozens of taels of income every month, so why should I care about a Longmen carp."
These words deeply reminded Master Yin Guang that since he returned to the temple and took over the position of abbot, he would not refuse anyone who came to seek spiritual cultivation methods or who had a good family background.
For more than ten years, there have been no less than a hundred lay disciples in Miaoying Temple, and these lay disciples have contributed most of the incense money to Miaoying Temple.
"Young Master Lin is a martial arts practitioner. This Vajra Sutra of Conquering Demons is most suitable for you."
Lin Ye nodded and took it without looking at the other two scriptures: "Just follow the abbot's words and practice this scripture."
He didn't read the other two scriptures because he didn't think that Master Yin Guang would deceive him into choosing the wrong one. If Master Yin Guang had this intention, there would be no need to take out the other two scriptures, or just pick two and update them.
It's just bad.
Like the old Taoist priest, Abbot Yin Guang also explained to Lin Ye the details of the cultivation of the Diamond Subduing Demon Sutra, and taught Lin Ye step by step how to practice.
"Master Lin, you might as well stay in the temple. There are many free yards in the backyard of the temple, and then leave after you have started practicing."
"Thank you, abbot."
Lin Ye was led by the young novice to a free backyard. As soon as Lin Ye left, an old monk walked out of the side room.
"Amitabha, Junior Brother Yinguang, you...you are a little confused. Ever since you took over Miaoying Temple, how can Miaoying Temple still have a pure Buddhist system?"
The old monk is the senior brother of Master Yinguang. In his opinion, his behavior over the years has deviated from the purpose of Buddhist practice. Buddhism pays attention to purity, but the junior brother has deliberately built many small courtyards in the back for those who burn incense and worship Buddha.
The noble family stayed temporarily.
This...all the monks in the entire temple began to look at money under the influence of their junior brother.
"Senior Brother, Junior Brother, it's still the same three questions." Master Yin Guang didn't take it seriously and said, "Now that I have Miaoying Temple in my hands, will the incense be more powerful and will there be more believers?"
"Secondly, I want to ask the many disciples of Miaoying Temple whether their cultivation level has declined?"
"Thirdly, I would like to ask the surrounding villagers whether they will also benefit from the strong incense in our temple."
These three questions made Master Deyinxian silent. He tried to stop him several times but in the end he could only watch on the sidelines because he could not face these three questions from his junior brother.
"That's all, you have your own reasons, but why do you want to teach this man his practice method today? This man has a Taoist aura and is clearly a Taoist disciple. Is it inappropriate to practice my Buddhist magical powers?"
"What's wrong? Who asked others to give more?"
Master Yinguang didn't take it seriously. The only Taoist practice temple recently was Qingfeng Temple. As for the temperament of the old Taoist priest Dingxuan in Qingfeng Temple, there was only one possibility for him to teach the method of cultivation. Mr. Lin smashed a Dingxuan.
The price is too high to refuse.
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"Thank you, little master."
In the small courtyard, Lin Ye thanked the young novice who led the way. Although the courtyard was not big, it was very clean and suitable for resting.
But Lin Ye didn't come here to rest.
The Diamond Subduing Demon Sutra is a spiritual practice of Miaoying Temple.
This magical power cultivates the Vajra body. When cultivated to the extreme, it can summon the Vajra body to subdue demons. This is also a feature of Buddhist practice. When fighting, the golden bodies of Buddha, Bodhisattva and Arhat can be summoned at every turn.
But he can't practice it yet. To practice the Diamond Subduing Demon Sutra, you must first practice Buddha nature. This thing can only be understood after reading the Buddhist scriptures. But Lin Ye doesn't have to worry, Master Yin Guang has opened a convenient door for him.
Initiation!
On the first day of the lunar calendar next month, you can perform the initiation method to understand the Buddha nature.
Otherwise, Lin Ye would stay in the temple for cultivation. He would read scriptures when he had nothing to do, and walk around the temple when he was tired. After a few days, he became familiar with the monks in the temple.
If you are rich and generous, you can naturally make friends.
Lin Ye also learned about the monks of Miaoying Temple. There are three types of monks in Miaoying Temple. One is Qingxiu, represented by Master Yinxian, the senior brother of Abbot Yinguang. These people do not care about temple affairs and work every day.
They just chant sutras and recite Buddha's name. The second type is the warrior monks, represented by Abbot Yin Guang's junior disciples, who are also the kind who protect the temple and practice magical powers every day.
Both of these two types are in the minority, and the majority are those responsible for temple operations, such as those Zhike monks and novice monks. Before becoming monks, most of these monks were born into poor families. Some of them were sent to the temple because their families could not afford to support them.
, some people can no longer live and come to seek refuge in temples on their own.
Master Yinguang also accepted all comers, which resulted in the number of monks in Miaoying Temple increasing from a dozen to more than 200 in more than ten years.
Knowing the situation at Miaoying Temple, Lin Ye also had some complicated feelings about Master Yinguang.
It is correct to say that Master Yin Guang does not have the pure intention of traditional monks, which makes Buddhism impure. However, for those who seek refuge in temples, Master Yin Guang does not care about the true Buddha in their hearts.
What's more, the villages around Miaoying Temple have also benefited from the strong incense of Miaoying Temple. Isn't this considered a merit?
Can you say he was wrong?
Shaking his head, Lin Ye smiled bitterly. It was better not to think about such philosophical questions. This time, he was here to solve the problem of evil spirits.
Thinking of this, Lin Ye walked towards the Wuyuan. However, before he reached the Wuyuan, he saw many monks running in a hurry in this direction.
What happened?
"Young Master left in such a hurry, but something happened?"
"Master Lin, Senior Brother Dao Hai sneaked out of the temple and made a big mistake outside. The elder has summoned everyone to go."
Dao Hai sneaked out of the temple?
Thinking of the monk with a sinister face, Lin Ye became a little curious and quickly followed the young monk.