Isn’t there so many Buddhas in Buddhism? How come only Sakyamuni became a Buddha?
Countless people were shocked, whether they were Buddhist believers or not.
Then, many Buddhist believers fell into confusion. Their understanding of Buddhism was based on various propaganda, superficial understanding, and belief.
These people all have a common understanding, that is, there are definitely a lot of Buddhas in Buddhism. After all, the saying "Put down your butcher's knife and become a Buddha immediately" is so famous.
Moreover, "Journey to the West", one of the four famous ancient works, is so influential that people always think that the Pure Land of Western Paradise is a situation where Buddha walks everywhere and Arhats are as numerous as dogs.
However, people who have an in-depth understanding of Buddhism know very well that the so-called many Buddhas in Buddhism are actually added over time after the emergence of Buddhism, based on people's beliefs and legends and localization in various places.
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Since the emergence of Buddhism, there has been only one Buddha who has appeared in a pure form, and that is Sakyamuni.
It was precisely because of Sakyamuni's enlightenment and transcendence that Buddhism was born.
People who later became Buddhas, such as Xuanzang Tripitaka and Sun Wukong, actually combined folklore and were influenced by the work "Journey to the West".
In history, Sanzang of the Tang Dynasty even completed the "Records of the Western Regions of the Tang Dynasty", translated various Buddhist scriptures from Tianzhu into Chinese language, and translated works such as "Laozi" and "Mahayana Awakening of Faith" into Sanskrit.
The achievements of the great translators in the Tang Dynasty and Tianzhu eventually became the founder of the Consciousness-only Sect of Chinese Buddhism.
But even with such a great achievement, there is actually no record of him becoming a Buddha. Although the Sandalwood Buddha appeared in the Tang Dynasty, it actually had nothing to do with Tripitaka at that time.
It was not until the appearance of "Journey to the West" that the setting that Tang Sanzang was the Buddha of Sandalwood Merit appeared. With the popularity of "Journey to the West", the world really believed that Tang Sanzang was the Buddha of Sandalwood Merit.
Therefore, in fact, in the final analysis, the only person who truly became a Buddha was Sakyamuni.
However, becoming a Buddha seems very impressive, having ascended to transcendence, but he is also rejected by the world and cannot easily return to the world. Unless he also plays reincarnation, it will be troublesome to even interfere with the world.
Otherwise, Sakyamuni would not have asked Xuanzang Tripitaka to come in contact with Red Kite Immortal, but would have personally sent down his will.
But who is this new golden-haired man?
He actually calls Immortal Red Kite an old friend. He looks very young, so he is an old guy?
Or……
A god?
After all, Immortal Red Kite has been confirmed to have lived for fifty-five thousand years. Anyone who can call her an old friend is at least an immortal.
The combination of immortality and the appearance of a young European golden retriever makes people think of those ancient European gods who played a lot in mythology.
Not the monotheistic Yahweh, but something much older than that, similar to the gods in Greek mythology and Celtic mythology.
Although the belief in monotheism has now shattered the belief in ancient gods in the West, myths and legends still remain and are known to many people.
I just don’t know which god this golden retriever is. His way of speaking is really hard to explain, and it feels so fake. He is like an opera performer on the stage. He is either seriously ill or a cunning and treacherous guy.
Of course, it is also possible to combine the two.
No matter which one it is, it doesn't give people a good feeling. The databases in various countries have been scanned and many people who look similar to this man have been found.
One of them, a Western European man named Otto Apokalis, cannot be said to look similar to the other person, but can only be said to be exactly the same.
In fact, Otto was in a somewhat anxious state at this moment.
The Apocalypse family is a very ancient family in Italy, with a history of more than a thousand years.
There are many ancient families similar to the Apocali family in Italy, the ancient Roman orthodox inheritance.
Although the sea has changed and Italy is now part of Napoleon's empire, the Apocali family is still quite prosperous.
This led to fierce competition within the family, but Otto himself was not interested in the family's industry, and instead ran out to start a business according to his own will.
With his talent and astonishing wisdom, Otto has indeed carved a niche for himself and created a Kao Group that belongs to himself and the people he loves most.
Because today's world is full of mysterious disasters, the Kao Group, which is actually a technology company, also has in-depth cooperation with the officials of the Napoleonic Empire.
In this case, Otto also knows many secrets, so he also knows very well that once he appears as an important character in the light screen image, he will be directly targeted by the authorities and lose his freedom to a certain extent.
For example, Marisbili, who also comes from an ancient Italian family, appeared as an important role in the light screen image, and now his personal freedom is restricted.
Even though he has not awakened any extraordinary power so far, the authorities have not given him freedom.
The reason for all this is because in the light screen image, Marisbili is a very deep and unconventional character, and he also founded the important institution of Chaldea.
Moreover, as the light screen images show various contents, the image of Marisbili as the big boss behind the scenes with a big conspiracy is becoming more and more popular.
Although he is not to the level of Aizen, he is not a small character, so it is difficult to gain personal freedom.
Although it does not really restrict personal freedom, it is just that you have to report where you want to go, and there are official personnel following you at all times, which is a surveillance operation.
But even this was not something Otto could accept.
Although the person suspected of being 'himself' in the light screen image has just appeared, from the first glance, Otto knew that this was an extremely difficult guy, and that he would probably be feared by others.
And the state of focus, when the time comes, Marisbili's wonderful experience now will be his Otto's tomorrow.
Otto: "What a headache... hmm? Imitation?"
"That is to say...this is not my previous life?"
When the Scarlet Kite Immortal told him about the impersonation, Otto was slightly stunned, and then he grasped the key.
"So, if it is really an impostor, then where did the real person go? If the light screen image has my past life, then was my past life the impostor in front of me, or the person the impostor pretended to be?"
For a moment, Otto fell into deep thought.
As a genius with an active mind, Otto was not only strong in scientific research, but also powerful in other aspects, making him a true all-rounder.
The biggest characteristic of such people is their active thinking.
Now is when his thinking is active.
Commonly known as having an open mind.
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In the light screen image, the blond man heard that Immortal Red Kite asked him to stop 'acting'. He was slightly startled, and then spread his hands: "I thought I acted very similar, but he actually said that I didn't look like 'him'. It's really It’s so sad.”
"But there's nothing we can do about it. After all, if it's that guy, it's still very difficult to really look like him."
"Although I don't want to admit it, that guy is indeed a unique bastard."
Having said this, he had stopped speaking in a performance-like manner and returned to normal, but he still had a smile on his face that could charm thousands of girls.
"In the final analysis, I was too deeply influenced by that bastard, so I couldn't help but want to imitate him. However, since you said it's not the same, I won't imitate his way of speaking."
"After all, I don't want to be sent to heaven by your strength, Red Kite Immortal."
Then, he added, "Speaking of which, listening to the conversation you had with Master Tripitaka just now, you have already met the savior of the main world?
Mentioning this matter, Immortal Scarlet Kite also nodded: "I see, a mortal boy without too much extraordinary power. If he were on the False Star, he wouldn't be able to defeat a mid-level Honkai Beast."
The blond man smiled: "Although he is a savior, he is different from the traditional heroic savior. He is the last master of mankind."
"Such an existence is more similar to a summoner, except that the objects of his contract are those heroic spirits who have left a powerful legacy in history and mythology."
"So, whether he is strong or not does not depend on himself, but on the heroic spirit he has contracted with."
Red Kite Immortal shook his head: "I also know this kind of thing, but if he doesn't have much strength himself, if he encounters a strong enemy who is good at long-range sneak attacks or assassinations, or simply can control the spirit from a long distance, then he will No matter how many powerful heroic spirits you have, it is useless."
"He himself will become the weakness of those powerful heroic spirits."
At the end, Immortal Red Kite seemed to have thought of something, and his expression became solemn, even a little gloomy, as if some dream demon had resurfaced.
The blond man smiled: "Although it does seem to be the case, how can someone who can shoulder the heavy burden of 'saving the world' be knocked down so easily."
"Red Kite Immortal, don't you know a forerunner who bears the name of salvation? Is that one a being who can be easily knocked down?"
Red Kite Immortal was silent, and after a while he said: "They are different."
The blond man nodded: "It's indeed different. The Forerunner you know actually failed."
"However, this savior of the main world has succeeded."
Immortal Chi Yuan was startled: "Succeeded? But now human principles have..."
The blond man said meaningfully: "Sir Red Kite, in the main world, the reason why the savior is the savior is not because he is born a savior, but after he has completed the great deeds of salvation, he can be crowned with the identity and character of the 'savior'. "
Red Kite Immortal frowned slightly: "Void Wanzang, what do you know?"
For the first time, Immortal Red Kite said the name of the blond man.
Very strange name.
It's more like the name of an artifact than a person's name.
Of course, it can also be used as a title or nickname for a certain existence.
Anyway, the only thing that doesn't look like it is the person's name.
The man named Kong Kong Manzo spread his hands: "You also know that I was controlled by that unique bastard before this, and you know his identity very well, so you will naturally know a lot of things."
"Thanks to him, I also know a lot of things that I shouldn't know. In a sense, I can be regarded as 'the one who knows everything'."