Chapter 447: Is this what you call equality of all living beings?
Su Guogong Mansion.
Gao Fu, who had just returned from Wangchuan Villa, saw Lao Geng and others, dragging two carts of flowers and plants, back from outside happily as soon as they came home.
He couldn't help but stop in confusion.
"Old Geng, where did you get these two big carts of flowers and plants? You don't think these things are worth eating or drinking, but they cost a lot of money. Why did you buy them? You can't survive!"
"Lao Gao, I didn't buy this, I picked it up——"
Seeing Gao Fu's question, Lao Geng couldn't help but grit his teeth and leaned on the shaft of the cart happily, patting the full cart and saying with a cheerful smile.
"Picked it up?"
Gao Fu looked at Lao Geng with suspicion.
Can you pick up this thing?
"Of course, what else do you think? Look at our brothers, who has the leisure to do this? Isn't it nice to keep the money and drink?"
Seeing Lao Geng's complacency and how much he had gained, Gao Fu couldn't help but want to scratch him.
"I think you are just full of food, and you have nothing to do with picking up these tatters thrown away by others? Wouldn't it be nice to have a drink with the brothers, chat, and train the young little bastards in the house?
?”
After hearing this, Lao Geng, for the first time, did not quarrel with him. Instead, he chuckled, showing a sly look.
"It's a fart use. I don't know what a fart use it is? But -"
Having said this, Lao Geng chuckled.
"This is something that our uncle is rushing to do - can an old guy like you understand the mind of that brat? If you don't understand, don't think about it. As long as our uncle did it,
Let’s just follow behind and get it done—”
Having said this, he proudly puffed up his withered chest.
"In short, if you follow my uncle, you will definitely not suffer any loss - it's just that our uncle starts too quickly, and the brothers can't rob him, but they are too embarrassed to rob him too hard..."
Looking at Lao Geng and the others who still had unfinished thoughts and some regrets on their faces, Gao Fu couldn't help but be speechless for a while.
Is this okay?
Before you even figured out what was going on, you were fighting with your uncle—
But, well done!
Gao Fu couldn't help but smile when he thought of the crooked smile on that bratty Wang Zi'an's face.
"Come, come, come, brothers, tell me--"
Gao Fu came over happily.
…
"So, Zetian, being diligent and thrifty is a virtue, and helping others is a kind of character. We must carry it forward——"
On the street, Wang Zi'an watched with pleasure as his servants hauled away these exotic flowers and plants like garbage one by one. At the same time, he did not forget to teach the young apprentices around him by words and deeds.
Wu Zetian blinked her big beautiful eyes and nodded confusedly.
She always felt that her master's words made sense, but something seemed wrong.
Because, she discovered that there was more than one family.
Many of the servants who were throwing flowers and plants outside were staring at them angrily as if they were watching thieves. Looking at the posture, if they were not scrupulous about anything, they would have the intention of throwing the flowers and plants on their heads on the spot. Especially, whenever I
When the servant of Master’s family came to inquire with good intentions, the other person’s eyes were all red——
"Master, we obviously want to help others, but when I look at it, they don't seem to be happy and even hate us?"
If you don’t understand, just ask. Xiao Wuxu is a good student who studies hard and likes to ask questions.
Ah, this——
Wang Zi'an couldn't help but feel slightly embarrassed and coughed dryly.
"Disciple, we only care about hard work, not about harvest - when we do good deeds, we are not asking for other people's understanding, let alone others' rewards. Well, just stick to your heart -"
Wang Zi'an said and pulled his little apprentice.
"Let's go, let's go, there's nothing to see, be good, let's go home -"
Wu Zetian:......
Although what Master said seemed to be really profound, I still felt like something was wrong.
“But ask about hard work, not about harvest——”
Among the crowd, a handsome-looking young monk wearing monk's robes couldn't help but whisper the Buddha's name after hearing the words, and turned to look at an older monk next to him, with a handsome face and a jade-like face.
"Master, is that the legendary Marquis of Chang'an County in front of you? He really has deep roots of wisdom and high cultivation. If he can enter my Buddhist sect, he will definitely be another eminent monk with good teachings!"
The older monk looked back at his favorite disciple and nodded gently.
"The Marquis of Chang'an is indeed a very human being - it's a pity that he occupies a high position at such a young age. I'm afraid that the poor place of Buddhism cannot accommodate him, but if there is a chance, I can form a good relationship with him..."
The older, fengshen and beautiful monk was talking to his disciples in a low voice and moving forward in a leisurely and unhurried manner. He had not gone far when he heard someone in the crowd exclaim.
"Look, those in front are Master Xuanzang and his disciple Bianji——"
Soon, the two handsome monks were surrounded by devout believers.
The two of them were probably used to this kind of scene, so they were not nervous. Instead, they proclaimed the Buddha's name gently and politely, and then quickly found a high and open place to lecture on Buddhism on the spot.
The crowd turned out to be getting bigger and bigger.
I don’t know how many people believe deeply in Buddhism, how many people do it because these two monks are good-looking, and how many people have evil intentions because they see the crowd here.
Looking at the crowds of people here from a distance, it seemed that some monks were gathering to preach. Wang Zi'an couldn't help but frown, and without even looking back, he pulled Wu Zetian away without looking back.
To guard against the slightest, start from a young age. Don't let your little apprentice fall for the poison of these bald donkeys!
"As for Zetian, remember, don't believe the nonsense of these bald donkeys - they are all false and empty, to deceive stupid men and women -"
"stop--"
Wang Zi'an was brainwashing his young apprentice when he suddenly heard a strange shout from behind.
Hearing this, I couldn't help but subconsciously look back.
Ah, this——
He was so focused on educating his little apprentice that he didn't even notice that at some point, several monks wearing cassocks and walking with their heads held high followed them not far behind.
The one in the middle has a high nose, deep eyes, and a flowing white beard. He looks quite intimidating. The others around him are also restrained and seem to be like eminent monks. What surprised Wang Zi'an the most is that these monks
There were actually several officials following behind. Looking at their posture, they showed quite a bit of respect for these monks, especially this foreign monk.
Come to think of it, it was this foreign monk who stopped me just now.
"Ba-cough, Master is calling me?"
Wang Zi'an raised his eyebrows and looked at the monks who suddenly appeared from behind, with a look of impatience on his face.
He didn't have any special prejudice against Buddhism, but his little disciple seemed to have a bad affinity with Buddhism and he must not get involved with it.
"good--"
When several monks saw Wang Zi'an stop, they also stopped and looked at Wang Zi'an with worried expressions.
"Why did the donor slander my Buddhism for no reason? If he doesn't give us an explanation today, I'm afraid it won't be justified -"
Seeing the other party's aggressive posture, Wang Zi'an, who was a little embarrassed because he said bad things behind his back, couldn't help but feel unhappy and frowned impatiently.
"Who do you think you are? Why are you blocking my way so aggressively and asking me to give you an explanation? Can I give it to you?"
After saying that, he pulled Wu Zetian and turned to leave.
As a result, as soon as he set off, not only did several monks gather around him, but also several officials following him came over and blocked his way.
"This young master, I am Bo Zhangqian, the master of Honglu Temple. Do you know who these eminent monks are standing in front of you? The one in the middle is Naluo'er, a divine monk from Tianzhu who specially offers elixirs to Your Majesty.
Saha, all the people accompanying you are our eminent monks from Chang’an City, and one party presides over—”
As the master of Honglu Temple, Zhang Qian didn't know Wang Zi'an's identity, but he knew that the water in Chang'an was deep, and he didn't dare to offend him lightly. Therefore, he spoke politely and even vaguely meant to flatter Wang Zi'an.
Na Luo Suo Po?
Wang Zi'an couldn't help but glance at the foreign monk in surprise. Was he the great monk from Tianzhu who boasted that he was over 200 years old and tricked Li Shimin into taking elixirs indiscriminately, causing him to die early?
If it were you, I really can't let you pass like this!
Thinking of this, Wang Zi'an, who originally wanted to put things to rest, glanced at this great villain with a half-smile, just as he was thinking about how to expose this old guy's lies.
The foreign monk in the middle, Naluo Ersuopo, had already resisted the urge to stand up, pronounced a Buddha's name in blunt Chinese dialect, and interrupted Zhang Qian's introduction.
"Namo Amitabha - my Buddha says that all living beings are equal, and we are all my disciples. What is the point of having some worldly status -"
After saying that, his face darkened again and he looked at Wang Zi'an.
"My Buddha is compassionate - Donor, my Buddha advocates the equality of all living beings. How compassionate is he, why do I become so miserable when I come to you? Please give me some help to clear up the confusion of the poor monk and others."
As he said this, the old monk kept a straight face and stood motionless in the way of Master Wang Zi'an and his disciples.
Although the other monks did not speak, it was obvious that there was a hint of anger on their faces.
This young man actually slandered Buddhism in public. Given their status, there was no way he could ignore it even if he wanted to.
Wang Zi'an smiled at the official who reminded him, then turned around and looked at the several great monks with mocking eyes.
"My Buddha is merciful? How can you be merciful? Do you think that sitting in a temple, chanting sutras, and praising the Buddha is considered merciful? The people in this world are suffering a lot. Countless people are displaced, have no food to eat, and even sell their sons and daughters. How can you
Mercy?"
Wang Zi'an said, glanced at them disdainfully, and sneered.
"You just sit in your warm temple, eating the offerings of these poor people, thinking about your so-called Lord Buddha, and doing nothing. Is this called compassion? You are called evil!"
"You - we are cultivating the afterlife for believers and eliminating evil obstacles -"
The foreign monk Naluo Sapo was so angry at Wang Zi'an's "fallacious theories".
"What the hell about the afterlife? If you can't cultivate in this life, how can you cultivate in the afterlife? How can you expect to cultivate in the afterlife?"
At this time, seeing that such a handsome young man like Wang Zi'an actually had a conflict with several eminent monks from Chang'an City, the surrounding crowd couldn't help but gather around, and more and more people gathered, even Xuanzang
Those who were listening to the Dharma lecture couldn't help but start moving this way.
Ah, the Chinese people are well known for their devotion to Buddhism.
He who dares to offer incense to the monks in the Main Hall here can turn around and run to the Taoist temple next to him to burn incense.
If you ask them to choose between listening to the Dharma and watching the excitement, do they still have to choose?
Of course, let’s watch the fun first!
Buddha wouldn’t be angry anyway——
Seeing the crowd gathering more and more, Wang Zi'an's expression became gentler and his attitude became more polite.
He glanced at the several great monks, raised one hand in front of his chest, and bowed.
"Several masters, since you say that Buddhism teaches that all living beings are equal, why do your Buddhas sit high in the Mahavira Hall, and your Buddhas are divided into three, six, nine, and hierarchical levels? Since you say that all living beings are equal, why are there any presiding officers in your temples?
, there are novice monks with distinct levels?”
Having said this, Wang Zi'an raised his voice slightly.
"You monks live in temples without working or paying taxes. In the name of incense, you devour the hard-earned money and even life-saving money of believers. But your believers don't have enough to eat, and they still have to pray to you.
Is this how you treat all sentient beings as equals and have compassion?"
Wang Zi'an's voice was clear and carried far away.
Not to mention ordinary people, even Xuanzang's master and disciples who had just been sitting there chanting sutras and teaching the Dharma could not help but be slightly startled and fell into deep thought.
"You, you are using your words to make excuses - the meaning of Buddhist scriptures is profound and profound. Your interpretation of it is purely to confuse the public and wanton slander -"
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! According to Wang Zian, not to mention the foreign monks, even the several great monks accompanying him could not help but change their colors.
This was in public, with so many people watching. If I couldn't catch my words, the impact would be huge.
"The donor, the poor monk and others are willing to discuss the Dharma with the donor on the high platform to understand the justice of the Buddha's Dharma and the mercy of our Buddha——"
A thin old monk stepped forward and bowed slightly to Wang Zi'an.
Prince An suddenly felt happy.
Want to eat shit?
By discussing Buddhism with you, aren’t I looking for trouble for myself?
By then, let alone face, everything will be lost.
Why?
Because my family knows my own affairs, and I know the Dharma of a hammer?
Even the above are all nonsense that later generations heard the authors say when they read novels——
But the loser does not lose the formation.
This was the basic conduct of water friends in previous lives.
"You want to discuss the law with me?"
Wang Zi'an glanced at them with a half-smile, and then softly uttered a few words in full view of everyone.
"It's just you, are you worthy?"
As soon as this statement came out, the crowd was in an uproar.
Although what I just said seems to make sense, is it a bit too crazy?
Everyone doesn’t know about that foreign monk, but everyone knows about the eminent monks around them. Several of them are abbots of famous temples in Chang’an, eminent monks with great virtues.
"Although the poor monk and others are not talented, they have studied Buddhism since childhood, upheld their own self-esteem, and considered themselves to be somewhat accomplished. Why are they not worthy?"
The skinny old monk couldn't help but tremble with his beard, and a hint of anger appeared on his face.
Several other monks also had a hint of anger on their faces.
This young man is so arrogant!
Wang Zi'an saw this and smiled softly.
"In this case, I will give you a simple test to see how much cultivation you have. If you dare to discuss Buddhism with me -"
"Donor, please tell me——"
When several great monks heard this, they couldn't help but chant the Buddha's name together, barely suppressing the anger in their hearts.
"I ask you, do you know the three precepts of Buddhism?"
When several great monks heard this, they couldn't help but change their expressions suddenly, with a look of shame on their faces.
The three precepts of Buddhism: "prevent greed", "prevent ignorance" and "prevent anger"!
Several of them had already been angered by Wang Zi'an's ridiculous remarks without knowing it, and all of them violated the rules of anger——
(To express my apology, the next 200 words are given for free——)