Putting down the tea cup, Li Chen looked at the old monk opposite and said calmly: "The thief of bad society can never be accomplished overnight, or even in one generation. Even the starting point of something is good, but since it is ruled by men, then
It is impossible to avoid problems in the minds of subsequent inheritors."
"The great ancestor of this dynasty has bound the world's religions with laws. As future generations, it is absolutely impossible to change his mind on this point."
The old monk frowned slightly.
He felt from Li Chen's attitude that what he had to do was very difficult.
But thinking about Buddhism, which has been declining in recent years, there are some things he has to say and some things he has to do.
Sighing softly, the old monk said: "Your Highness, since you are willing to sit down and talk to this poor monk, then there are other ways to do this."
Li Chen chuckled lightly and said, "It is true."
"I dare to ask Master, is it Southern Shaolin or Northern Shaolin?"
Buddhism in the Qin Empire regarded Shaolin as its leader, but Shaolin was divided into north and south, and the two schools were completely different concepts.
Although they share the same respect for Buddha, their thoughts are completely different.
The old monk did not hide anything and said: "This poor monk has forgotten his Dharma name and precepts. He practices Mahayana Buddhism."
Northern Shaolin practices Mahayana Buddhism and emphasizes the universal salvation of all living beings.
The Hinayana Buddhism practiced in Southern Shaolin emphasizes the need to save oneself first and then save others.
There is no distinction between Mahayana Buddhism and Hinayana Buddhism, it is just a difference in thinking.
But when it comes to specific behaviors, the difference is huge.
Li Chen still doesn't have any feelings about the name Jie Wang.
However, Sanbao behind him jumped when he heard this.
Slightly leaning forward, Sanbao said in Li Chen's ear: "The senior monks of the Jie generation are at least a hundred years old. If this slave's prediction is correct, he should be the only Jie generation left. His seniority is so high."
It’s scary, even the current abbots of the Shaolin Temple in the North and South have to respect him as their master when they meet him.”
100 years old......
Li Chen was amazed.
The old monk in front of him should be the first hundred-year-old monster he has seen in person in his two lifetimes.
In his previous life, he had seen those centenarians on TV, but no matter how healthy and healthy those centenarians were, all the teeth that should have been lost were gone, and the faces that should be wrinkled were also wrinkled, but the prohibition of forgetfulness in front of him seemed to violate
Following the laws of nature, not only are his teeth still there, but just looking at the skin gloss on his face, he looks healthier than the average 70-year-old man.
Sanbao's next words aroused Li Chen's interest even more.
"Northern and Southern Shaolin were separated in the seniority of Jie. The Jiewang in front of me should be the only eminent monk who witnessed the separation of Shaolin. Whether it is Southern Shaolin or Northern Shaolin, if they respect seniority, they will respect him."
Since the separation of the Northern and Southern Shaolin families, not only have they been on the same page, but they also dislike each other. Because of their different ideological concepts, there is almost no room for reconciliation. If there was, the thousand-year Shaolin inheritance would not have led to the separation.
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And the old monk in front of him can have a huge influence on the northern and southern Shaolin Temples at the same time, so his utilization value will be increased to another level.
After thinking for a while, Li Chen said: "I cannot change the law. Not to mention the great resistance from the court, even Taoism will not sit idly by. I don't want to cause trouble anymore. Master should understand this."
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Jie Wang nodded and said: "It should be so."
Smiling, Li Chen added: "But outside the law, it is common sense. I can promise the master that in the future, Buddhist temples all over the world will hold Dharma meetings, Dharma altars and other Buddhist exchange activities. Although the government still approves it, in principle
