Back to the early Tang Dynasty as a fairy Chapter Nine hundred and fifty-seven: Please His Majesty Li Shimin pay homage to the ten great virtues to show respect
Chapter Nine hundred and fifty-seven: Please His Majesty Li Shimin pay homage to the ten great virtues to show respect
In the main hall of the Chongxuan Office in the outer imperial city of Chang'an, not far from the Taishi Bureau, it was already filled with bald people with solemn treasures. It looked like they were crowded with people, and it was a magnificent sight.
"Everyone knows this! Originally, our Chengshi sect had three seats among the 'Ten Great Virtues', but now our sect is willing to give one of its seats to the other sects of Buddhism. This must be the end of benevolence and righteousness..."
At this time, a middle-aged monk sitting on the left side said with indignation.
"But now you actually want to take away one seat, which I, the Chengshi Sect, will never accept!"
"good!"
The middle-aged monk had just finished speaking when another monk next to him also spoke.
"The same is true for our Kushe sect. We can give up one seat, but no matter what, we must reserve the last two seats for our Kushe!"
"The words of the two great monks are wrong. In the matter of His Majesty's grand examination as a monk, the two sects of Chengshi and Jushe suffered heavy losses, which can almost be said to be broken..."
Just when the representatives of the Chengshi Sect and the Kushe Sect finished speaking, they heard a gentle-looking monk sitting at the bottom speak.
"Now even if someone gives you three seats, will your two sects still be able to find candidates who can convince the public? So instead of letting you two sects choose some unsuitable candidates, it is better to give the seats to more prestigious people.
…”
Having said this, the monk slowly looked around the scene and said.
"What do you think?"
"What Great Monk Fa Lin said makes sense!"
Just as the gentle monk finished speaking, he heard an old monk in his fifties sitting in the middle also nodded and spoke.
"Furthermore, it can be seen from this major examination of the ascetics that His Majesty is not happy with the two sects of Chengshi and Jushe. If there are so many monks of the two sects among the 'Ten Great Virtues' at this time, maybe there will be another
What's going to happen..."
After the fifty-year-old monk finished speaking, several other great monks stood up and expressed their agreement.
"What the great monk Zhishi said is absolutely true!"
"Since the Chengshi Sect and the Kushe Sect do not have the Holy Will now, they should not occupy so many seats..."
"The poor monk also thinks that one seat is just right..."
"..."
After hearing what these great monks said, the two great monks from the Chengshi Sect and the Kushe Sect who were sitting at the top suddenly became anxious and angry.
"Everyone, are you planning to take advantage of others' danger?"
"Two great monks, be careful what you say!"
The gentle monk who spoke before spoke again.
"Our Buddhist sect is facing a great calamity right now, so some things must not be true. How can this be considered taking advantage of others' danger!"
As he said that, he turned to look at an old monk in his sixties with a kind face and a handsome old monk who was sitting in the middle of these bald monks, and said in a respectful tone.
"Master Du Shun, Master of Initiation, what do you two think?"
"Namo Miaoguang Bodhisattva!"
Hearing this gentle monk mention his name, the monk Zhang'an who was sitting on the main seat first put his hands together and recited a Buddha's name, and then continued.
"The old monk thought there was nothing to say about this matter. Originally, the 'Ten Virtues' were based on the strength of each sect in the North, especially in Jingzhao. Just like my Fahua's temple in the North a few years ago,
After being eliminated by the late emperor Sha, our sect's position among the ten great virtues was vacated... Now that the temples of the two sects, Chengshi and Jushe, have also been eliminated by Jinshang Sha, it is natural that the position must be vacated!"
"What the great monk said is a bit unkind..."
After hearing what he said, the kind-faced old monk sitting not far from him, Du Ruhui's clan uncle, Monk Du Shun, actually refuted the initiation monk.
When they heard what Monk Du Shun said, the monks from the Chengshi Sect and the Jushe Sect on one side suddenly showed expressions of approval on their faces, but before they could stand up to express their support, they heard what Monk Du Shun continued to say.
"But speaking of facts, it is best to choose those eminent monks who have stood out in the monks and nuns qualification examination and passed the examination for the top ten virtues this time, so that I will have nothing to say..."
Having said this, Monk Dushun turned his head and looked at an old monk sitting in the corner without saying a word, with his left hand wrapped in white gauze, and spoke with a kind face.
"For example, the great monk Yan Yan of the Lotus Sect is also a man of profound cultivation, and he also excelled in the qualification examination for monks and nuns. However, he did not have the chance to enter the 'Ten Great Virtues' before. It is a pity!"
"Well……"
After hearing these words, Shi Sengyan, the persuasive master who came over to make a splash and observe some enemies of the Fahua Sect, suddenly raised his head in astonishment.
Huh!
The poor monk didn't say a word, how could this matter be brought to my head?
"Monk Du Shun is too complimentary. The poor monk is just an old monk who knows a few words in the mountains. How can he be called a 'great virtue', let alone one of only ten in Buddhism?
Great virtues, so the positions of these ten great virtues can be decided by the great monks on their own, and there is no need to include poor monks!"
"Master Seng Yan is too humble..."
Seeing Shi Sengyan's refusal without hesitation, Monk Du Shun's eyes shone with admiration.
"Be as humble as possible, this is what an eminent monk does!"
"Every word of what Master Du Shun said is precious!"
After hearing what Monk Dushun said, the previous monk in his fifties also stood up and expressed his agreement.
"I also think that among the top ten virtues this time, it is best to select those who have passed the qualification examination for monks and nuns. Only in this way will it appear that the top ten virtues of this class are truly worthy of the title!"
"..."
After listening to what they said, the monks present all looked at each other, and then they all nodded in agreement.
After all, after passing Li Shimin's qualification examination for monks and nuns, the remaining monks who can still sit here to discuss the 'Ten Great Virtues', except for the initiation from the Lotus Sect, are basically those who have passed the examination...
"Agree!"
"Seconded!"
"What the two great monks said is fair!"
"..."
After seeing this one-sided public opinion, even if the two representatives of the Shizong and Kushe sects were unwilling, they could only helplessly echo the sentiment.
"I don't have any objections!"
After it was determined that the new 'Ten Great Virtues' would be selected from those who passed the qualification examination for monks and nuns...in fact, among the eminent monks present here, the matter of selection became simple.
Since there are only two people from the Chengshi Sect and the Kushe Sect, they are two, and the rest include the monk Haizang who stayed behind from the Fahua Sect and the great monk Zhang'an of the Enlightenment Sect, as well as Daoxuan from the Vinaya Sect and Daoxuan from the Diron Sect.
Zhishi, Huizang of the Shelunzong sect, monk Falin, a Buddhist fighter...
Finally, Du Shun of the Huayan Sect, who was one of the top ten virtues before, and Senyan of the Lian Sect, who insisted on declining but was still chosen, formed a new candidate for the top ten virtues.
"Okay! Since everyone here has no meaning, then the matter of the 'Ten Great Virtues' has been decided..."
After seeing the new list of the top ten virtues, Monk Dushun nodded slightly.
"Next, the Chongxuan Office will report the new ten virtues to the current saint and ask for his approval!"
"Master Du Shun, great monks..."
Just when the list of the top ten virtues had just been finalized, the old monk in his fifties spoke again.
"Before this time, we carried out the examination of monks and nuns, and killed countless people... Of course, some people know that this time is just to rectify the original source, not to destroy the Buddha. But as the saying goes, if something is good above, it will be very bad below, because this is what we have today
As a result, many people in the government have begun to treat my Buddhism harshly. I feel that this is a bit too much...so I have an idea that I should raise with you!"
"idea……"
After hearing what the old monk Zhishi said, the remaining monks looked at each other and continued.
"Master Zhishi, please tell me something!"
After hearing the words of these eminent monks, Monk Zhishi immediately spoke.
"I feel that this time when the imperial court canonizes the ten great virtues again, it should be more grand, to show the imperial court's commendation to Buddhism!"
"Um!"
The eminent monks present looked at each other and nodded.
good!
If the imperial court comes forward to hold a grand canonization ceremony for the ten great virtues, it can indeed effectively reverse the current unfavorable situation of Buddhism.
"The words of the great monk Zhishi are mature words. Is there any more?"
"Also..."
After seeing that the other monks supported his words, Monk Zhishi immediately continued.
"It's best to ask me to take the lead in worshiping the ten great virtues. In this way, we can completely reverse the current evil trend that persecutes Buddhism!"
"..."
After hearing what Monk Zhishi said, Master Shi Sengyan was a little confused.
Please ask His Majesty Li Shimin, the real Ziweixing Lord, to take the lead in worshiping the ten great virtues. Monk Zhishi, is there something wrong with your head...Okay! Even if you don't know that His Majesty Li Shimin is Ziweixing Lord, please ask today
The emperor, and an emperor who defeated tens of thousands of monks with just one foot came to pay homage to the monks?
I would like to ask the great monk Zhishi, how did you come up with this outrageous idea?
"What the great monk Zhishi said makes sense!"
At this moment, the Buddhist fighter Monk Fa Lin actually stood up to express his support.
"Please pay homage to the Ten Great Virtues. This is to eliminate the bad governance of the monks and nuns qualification examination before today. It is a good thing!"
"..."
Shi Sengyan blinked silently.
What a joke!
There are still people supporting such an outrageous proposal... Are you having trouble with your head too?
But then, Shi Sengyan was shocked to find that all the great monks present thought about it and voted in favor, agreeing to propose in a letter to Li Shimin that the other party should pay homage to the ten great virtues.
"..."
Shi Sengyan silently touched his beard with his hand.
What is going on? Are these ‘eminent monks’ all crazy?