Chapter 444: Heaven and Earth are saddened together, Buddha's enlightenment
"O earthling..."
Deep mourning echoed between heaven and earth, the dirge of heaven stung the hearts of countless people, and the entire world of death sank into immense grief.
Foreign enemies invaded, civilians were killed, and the merciless war burned on the ancient land, bringing about a doomsday with no hope, leaving only life crying and struggling to survive in the turbulent years.
The saints who were so high in the past fell into the dust, and their authority to control thousands of living beings was ruthlessly deprived of their authority. They changed from murderers to slain. Even since the beginning of chaos, the two immortal creators have been unable to recover.
Unprecedented despair enveloped all the survivors. Infected by the emotions of the Lord of Heaven, the uncontrollable sorrow from the blood filled their hearts. All living beings in the dead world knelt on the ground and paid tribute to the supreme Lord of Earth in silence.
"Amitabha! Good, good, good!"
In the sea area of Buddha, Jie Yin's Dharma Eyes can see through thousands of miles of floating clouds, feeling the desolation that fills the entire universe. Looking at the weak creatures struggling in the doomsday, I suddenly feel confused in my heart.
The Buddha said that all living beings are equal and killing is a grave sin. However, he, the founder of Buddhism, personally led his disciples and disciples to kill thousands of living beings, destroying living lives one by one, and leaving behind the ideas he created with his own hands.
Even if we are holding the banner of righteousness, for the sake of prehistoric times, for Buddhism, and for the sake of the Tao, those who kill are still creatures from other worlds, but killing is killing, regardless of region, race, or reason.
If it is a vicious demon that cannot be saved by any means, the Buddha also has the roar of a diamond lion, and does not mind using the heart of a Bodhisattva to use thunderbolt methods to eliminate one demon and save thousands of good people.
But obviously not all creatures in the dead world are unforgivable. Among them are many young creatures who have just been born and have not had time to enjoy the beauty of life. What sins do they have?
But under the wars everywhere, innocent people also lost their lives in the disaster. It was myself and others who crossed endless time and space to burn the flames of war to their homes, bringing ruthless killing and death.
"Can the Buddha who took the lead in slaughtering the world still be called a Buddha?"
Jie Yin lowered his eyes, turning the sandalwood rosary beads in his hand, thinking over and over again what he had done in recent years, and suddenly found that his hands were covered in blood.
"Amitabha, Taoists practice truth, and Buddhists practice kindness. Being compassionate and saving all sentient beings is the path of the poor monk. But today, I realized that I had unknowingly deviated from the path and violated my original intention of creating Buddhism.
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Jieyin suddenly felt like he was in another world. He felt that one thought became a devil and one thought became a Buddha. Sometimes he thought he was walking on the right path and everything he did was bright and righteous, but in fact, his heart had become dusty, narrow-minded and extreme.
, gradually fell into the devil's way without knowing it.
As his thoughts came to light, a trace of Buddha light suddenly appeared on Jieyin's body. It was as erratic as a flame, like a candle in the wind, filled with a sense of twilight. After a sudden burst of light, it gradually fell into silence.
"Brother..." Zhunti was startled at first, then his face showed joy, he clasped his hands together and recited the Buddha's name: "Amitabha, good, good, good!"
After the withering away, all things flourish, and between the withering and the rising, there is the reincarnation of all things, the alternation of the old and the new, revealing the great wisdom and wonderful principles of Nirvana and Nirvana.
As the Buddha's light bloomed again from its decline, the compassion filled with warmth and compassion spread out. It was as if spring had returned to the earth, and the light was shining everywhere. All sentient beings were born in the Buddha's heart and cast roots of kindness. In an instant, the Buddha's intention was continuous and shook the world.
world.
"I actually... had an epiphany!"
The movement of the reception aroused everyone's shock. Seeing his aura rising, his cultivation further, and entering the fifth level of the Hunyuan Yuanshi Realm, many people had complicated expressions, with admiration mixed with fear.
"He is indeed a man of great wisdom!"
Even the Queen Mother of the West couldn't help but praise her loudly. She thought to herself that no wonder His Majesty said that he saw Jie Yin and Lao Tzu when he was incarnate, and he once regarded these two as his biggest rivals.
Unlike others, she knew very well that with the sudden death of the Lord of Earth, the Lord of Heaven felt sad, and the entire universe of the dead world was affected. Heaven and earth shared the same sorrow, silently affecting everyone.
Although the rules of heaven have changed in the prehistoric region, the basis of existence is still the part of the dead universe it occupies. Facing the inherent sadness of the entire universe, as long as it exists in this universe, even a saint will unknowingly
The mind is eroded.
But some people will get rid of it quickly, such as herself, Hou Tu, Lao Tzu, and Luo Hu. Some people fall into it without knowing it, thinking that it is their original idea.
But not only did Jieyin escape smoothly, but he also took advantage of such an opportunity to realize his original intention, and keenly realized that he was gradually falling into the wrong path, becoming eager for quick success, and doing things that were contrary to Buddhist teachings for the sake of the path, but unknowingly deviated from the path.
way.
During this contemplation, my heart was touched, and after some self-examination, I gained an understanding, saw through a layer of confusion, and fell into the silence of Nirvana.
This is quite rare. Of all the people sitting here, he is the only one to do it. Although the current atmosphere of the world of death is more closely related to the concepts held by Buddhism and can touch Buddhist disciples more, the quasi-timing of the same founder of Taoism is
No feeling at all.
"Under the same conditions, I'm afraid I can't do it either."
Queen Mother Xi secretly thought to herself that she had a relatively clear positioning of herself, and her foundation was similar to that of Zhunti. Most of her proud achievements today were due to Prince Dong.
"Amitabha, good, good, good!"
Jie Yin opened his eyes, his eyes were compassionate and gentle, his expression was peaceful, he put his hands together and bowed to the Queen Mother of the West, saying: "One thought will make you a Buddha, and one thought will turn you into a demon. This poor monk has gone astray without knowing it, and he is really ashamed. If the pillar of heaven is broken, the Lord of the Earth will be broken.
After falling, our world has secured victory. The poor monk feels that the Buddhist sect has killed too many people and committed serious sins. Now he wants to lead the Buddhist disciples to transcend the souls of the two worlds and enter reincarnation in our world. Please give me your permission."
"Well, it is a matter of immeasurable merit to save the dead souls from reincarnation. How can I not allow it? It's just that the war is not over yet. Doesn't the Buddha intend to let Buddhists get involved in it again?"
Jie Yin said: "The great vow of Buddhism is to save all sentient beings and save the world from the sea of suffering. This is what I teach my disciples to do. Conquering cities and territories, and fighting for power and profit are not what we should do."
"Brother, this..."
Zhunti felt anxious, glanced over, and looked at Emperor Shitian with a firm look on his face. He also saw that his face was expressionless, neither agreeing nor disapproving.
"Junior brother, ordinary people are afraid of consequences, and Bodhisattvas are afraid of causes. What I cultivate in Buddhism is good. Only by planting good causes can we bear good results. In the end, the four elements will be empty and we will achieve enlightenment. If you do something to kill, even if there is no karmic punishment, it will still be in your heart.
Plant evil thoughts, create evil causes, grow stronger in the constant killing, and eventually bear evil consequences, falling into the devil's path."
The words he quoted were so shocking that he saw Zhunti's eyes flickering, as if he had some enlightenment, and continued: "The so-called Buddha and demon are thought of in one thought. Those who are addicted to murder are demons, and those who are fond of life are Buddhas. The distinction is often only between this thought.
The outcome is already doomed. Junior brother, doing good deeds, accumulating virtue, and saving all sentient beings are the foundation for the advancement of our religion, and the place where our way lies. All magical powers, spells, and spiritual treasures are means to protect the way. You cannot put the cart before the horse. Killing is the way to do it.
Gaining luck and obtaining treasures only consumes poison to quench thirst and destroys the long-term foundation of our religion. In the process of killing, as a Buddhist disciple, every time I kill someone, my anger will increase by one, my Buddha nature will decrease by one, and my good roots and good thoughts will be shaken. In the end, maybe
Falling into the devil's path."
"Oh, just listen to senior brother in everything!"
Zhunti was finally persuaded by Jieyin. Seeing that Emperor Shitian did not object clearly, he could only nod in agreement, but still made a suggestion: "Senior brother, the lower-level disciples have insufficient mental cultivation, unstable temperament, and are easily confused by inner demons. It is really not appropriate.
Killing. But all Arhats, Bodhisattvas, and Buddhas are all virtuous people with a harmonious state of mind. Subduing demons and demons is to open the way for good. Their wishes should be respected, and you should be free to decide whether to continue to participate in the war."
"That's all, just follow Junior Brother!"
Jie Yin also knew that these Buddhas and Bodhisattvas were different from the younger disciples who had devout beliefs. Each of them had a firm mind and would not be easily influenced by evil thoughts or convinced by his few words.
What people value is profit. Many people who have become monks do not actually believe in Buddhism. Even the Buddhist identity is just a layer of skin they put on for the sake of profit.
They came here to establish meritorious deeds and seize treasures. If they were not allowed to participate, it would be tantamount to blocking people's path, which would inevitably lead to alienation and internal conflicts.
Fortunately, although these strong men are the mainstay, the real foundation of Buddhism is the hundreds of millions of Samana disciples who are as numerous as the sands of the Ganges River and have devout beliefs and believe in Buddhism.
As long as these people's foundation is not broken, their Buddhist destiny will last forever and ever.
"Huh, hypocritical!" Ancestor Styx said lightly sarcastically: "The so-called good and evil, those who follow me are good, and those who go against me are evil. If everyone is as hypocritical as a bald donkey like you, when will the prehistoric world be strong? If everyone follows me
If you don't act like this, sooner or later our world will end up like the death world, being invaded and killed."
Ying Long said calmly: "Although I don't agree with the extreme idea of 'those who follow me are good, and those who go against me are evil', the second half of the Demon Lord's sentence still makes sense. How to choose between being invaded and being invaded is very important.
Is it difficult?"
Yuanshi Tianzun smiled lightly and said: "Don't some people often say that 'a dead Taoist friend will not die but a poor Taoist'? If our world is not strong enough, the death world's today will be our tomorrow. Therefore, for the sake of the stability of our world, please ask the death world to really
Become the realm of death!"
"Okay, everyone has their own chosen path, and thus determines their own behavior. To lead the Buddha is just to be sincere to oneself, to the heart, and to the Dao. Why should everyone force it?"
Queen Mother Xi said calmly: "This war is voluntary, and you can come and go as you please. We have made a great contribution in bringing the Buddha in, and everyone respects his wishes."
A large number of Buddhist disciples withdrew from the battle. Except for Rahu, Styx and others who were unhappy, everyone else was very happy, which meant that there was one less person to snatch the fruit.
Even the Taoist sect Yuanshi Tianzun and others also breathed a sigh of relief. What their Taoist sect cultivates is 'truth', returning to the origin, borrowing falsehoods to seek truth, and ultimately reaching the foundation of heaven and earth. Goodness is just incidental.
To put it simply, 'truth' is the practice in practice, and 'goodness' is the action in practice. It is a way to harmonize the Taoist mind and accumulate merit.
Therefore, Taoism does not have any precepts about killing, and the impact of killing on the Tao is not as great as that of Buddhism. As long as you do not kill for the sake of killing, you can follow your heart, and you will not tie yourself up and withdraw from the battle.
"Is it just that the Earth Lord is really dead?" Qingtian expressed the common doubt in everyone's mind, "The Earth Lord is the master of the earth and coexists with the dead universe. He just self-destructed once and may suffer a lot of damage.
But it won’t make him completely fall, right?”
The Queen Mother of the West also doesn’t understand. As the person in charge of the authority of the ancient universe, she is very aware of the tenacious vitality of these people. Putting aside the strong vitality and immortality of the Hunyuan strongmen themselves, just talking about the coexistence relationship with the universe, they become
Beings that are almost impossible to kill, unless the universe of death is completely destroyed and beaten to the point where there is no trace of their existence, then it is possible to kill them completely.
"I don't believe that he just died like this, but the grief of the Lord of Heaven seems not to be fake. Even I can clearly feel the pain and loneliness. It must not be fake."
The Queen Mother of the West looked at the Tian'a Palace and the Yexu Palace through the Endless Vision, but the aura of the Lord of the Earth seemed to be absent, looming, as if it had disappeared, but also seemed to still exist, which made her even more confused.
"Perhaps some unknown change has occurred between them!"
The thought in her mind flashed away, and the Queen Mother of the West issued an order again: "The pillars of heaven in the Western Continent are broken, and the rules of heaven and earth are out of balance. This is the opportunity for our realm to expand. Everyone will work with me to operate the three rules of heaven, earth, and people, and further assimilate the territory of the death realm.