The arrival of Jianzhen and his party caused a sensation in the entire dock. Although these Japanese people had little knowledge due to the poverty and backwardness of their country, the main reason was that Yun Canghai flirted with Jianzhen before he was ready to dock normally.
Zhen said: "You represent not only yourself, but Dayun Temple, the Tang Dynasty, and even the entire Chinese monastic community. Don't let these Japanese look down upon you."
Jianzhen didn't plan to make it grand, but for Yun Canghai to say this, although it went against his low-key and humble nature, he had to admit that what Yun Canghai said was very reasonable. Therefore, these Japanese teachers saw this
scene:
On the distant sea level, five ships gradually appeared, and the entire fleet was arranged in a "herringbone" shape: the first ship, with a huge hull, high sails, and majestic wind and waves, was naturally the main ship where Jianzhen and Yun Canghai were.
Behind this ship, there are four much smaller boats, two on each side, guarding the rear of the big ship.
When the fleet reached a place fifty meters away from the dock, it suddenly stopped. Then, each ship lit up a cyan light pillar. The five light pillars converged into one place in the sky and refracted towards the shore.
The light beam shone on the ground on the shore. The Japanese with good eyesight nearby could see vague figures in the light beam. Then, the light beam disappeared, and the members of the Tang Dynasty Envoy led by Akashi Yutoku appeared here. Akashi Yutoku
The look of surprise on his face only lasted for a short time and then disappeared, replaced by a look of majesty. He turned around, picked out a few of his confidants in the team with his fingers, and said: "You, you, still
A few of you, follow me to see the emperor, and the rest of you must protect the eminent monk Jianzhen and Master Yun and his party." After saying that, he led everyone to bow deeply to the fleet in the distance, and then turned around quickly.
Walk to the local inn.
In fact, he also knew that with the abilities of Jianzhen and Yun Canghai, there was no need for him to send anyone to protect them. However, the momentum with which they were teleported to the shore by Yun Canghai using the "Yimu Light Escape Technique" just now was too shocking, and the people on the dock were
These ordinary people must have been greatly shocked. He was afraid that these people would disturb Jianzhen, Yun Canghai and his party by making noisy noises and joining in the fun. If any rumors spread again, they would be angry.
Things were going to be difficult. That's why we sent these people to stay here. In name, they were for protection, but in fact they were to maintain order and ensure that Jianzhen and Yun Canghai would not be harassed by the outside world before the emperor sent people to greet them.
Akashi Yutoku's plan was not considered ill-conceived, because as soon as he left, the big ship where Jianzhen was on emitted another golden Buddha's light. The Buddha's light enveloped hundreds of feet in a radius, and the Japanese on the dock were really frightened.
, some knelt down and kowtowed repeatedly; some opened their eyes wide and were stiff, daring not to move; some kept calling for gods or monsters to come to the world; some hid behind buildings and trembled; all kinds of ugly things.
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At this time, those members of the envoy to the Tang Dynasty who stayed behind came into play. They quickly comforted everyone and explained to them: That was the Buddha's light emitted by Master Jianzhen on the ship. Master Jianzhen was a virtuous and eminent monk from the Eastern Tang Dynasty.
, you are blessed to be able to see him this time when you come to Japan to preach, so don’t be afraid and wait.
In Japanese society at that time, both officials and citizens highly respected Buddhism, and they were also in awe of the powerful dynasty of Eastern China, calling it the Celestial Kingdom. So when I heard that this golden light was cast by eminent monks from the Eastern Kingdom of the Tang Dynasty, the Celestial Kingdom
They immediately knelt down, kowtowed and chanted Buddha's name, showing their respect for the eminent monk's identity and strength.
At this time, a high-pitched dragon roar came out, and then, a golden dragon flew out from the golden light. The giant dragon was about twenty feet long, with a snake head, a snake body, fish whiskers, a single horn on the top of its head, and four legs.
, but it only has three claws, which is the characteristic of a dragon. Yes, this golden dragon is the dragon that Jianzhen surrendered before. Now that he has practiced Buddhism, his whole body has turned golden, hovering in the sky, and naturally has a majestic and sacred look.
momentum.
After the giant dragon appeared, there was another loud roar of tigers in the boat. Then, a giant tiger four feet long, with eyes like a sea bowl and huge golden hair jumped out of the boat and landed on the sea.
What is surprising is that although the golden tiger is huge, it actually stands firmly on the sea. If you look closely, it turns out that the golden tiger's limbs and soles are emitting golden light. This force supports the golden tiger to walk on the sea.
"Amitabha!" As a gentle, compassionate, spring breeze-like Buddha's trumpet sounded, the Japanese people on the pier who were shocked by the vision that just happened all relaxed as if they had just soaked in a hot spring and received a full-body massage.
, and at the same time, they felt their hearts tremble and feel comfortable, as if the Buddha's name drove away all the worries in their hearts. Then, they discovered that there was actually a monk sitting cross-legged on the back of the giant golden tiger that looked like a mythical beast!
This monk is of medium height, with a rosy complexion, snow-white eyebrows, kind eyes, eyes as broad as the sea, a high nose, a smile at the corner of his mouth, like a Buddha smiling with flowers, broad shoulders, wearing an ancient crimson cassock, and a pair of feet.
Sit down, bend your right forearm at a right angle, turn your hand outward, open your palm, point your fingers straight to the sky, make a fist with your left hand, hold the two corners of the cassock, and place it on your navel. It is the fearless seal of Buddhism, which symbolizes giving everything.
There is no seal of peace and happiness for all living beings, which means that the victory of the Tathagata pervades everywhere and eliminates all terror and troubles.
Most of the golden Buddha light that filled the sky was emanating from his body. Behind his head, a slowly rotating golden wheel of merit was also formed, exuding bursts of merit power and purifying.
This world is filled with filth and darkness. And the golden dragon also swam in the sky for a while, then roared and flew towards him, becoming smaller and smaller during the flight, and finally attached itself to his clothes.
There was a dragon-shaped mark on the cassock.
When the members of the envoy to the Tang Dynasty saw this scene, they all knelt down towards him and said in unison: "Welcome Master Jianzhen!"
This monk, of course, was Jianzhen, and he finally arrived in Japan.