After three days, the novice monk who led Tang Xuanzang's master and apprentice to this courtyard for a "temporary stay" finally showed up again. As expected, the words Tang Xuanzang and his entourage were most concerned about and expected were the words he spoke.
"We are here, novice monk. Shall we leave now?"
"Well, the Lord Buddha and the Bodhisattvas are already waiting for you in the main hall. Please come with me."
For some reason, Tang Xuanzang felt relieved. It didn't matter what the outcome was. He didn't like this process of waiting like an idiot.
Sun Wukong, on the other hand, had his heart in his throat, knowing that it would only depend on this time whether he could escape Tathagata's eyes.
In the main hall, the formation was just like the one three days ago. The Tathagata's Dharmakaya sat cross-legged high in the middle, with the Dharmakayas of all Bodhisattvas below, and then on both sides were the virtual appearances of Arhats. The gentle Dharma filled the entire hall.
.When Master Tang Xuanzang and his disciples walked in slowly, all eyes were focused on them.
"Disciple Tang Xuanzang met Lord Buddha."
For the first time, Tathagata's spiritual thoughts carefully scanned back and forth on Tang Xuanzang's body and Sun Wukong's body three times. Finally, he secretly thought to himself that, as expected, Tang Xuanzang's original intention had been completely taken to another path, Tang Xuanzang not to mention.
On the way, even if you practice Buddhism in the future, it will be very different from Buddhism. And Sun Wukong has made Tathagata a little confused. It seems that it is still the path of cultivating Taoism, but it is a little different. Could it be the practice system of the ancient monks?
"Tang Xuanzang, you traveled all the way to the west and suffered a life of extreme hardship and nine deaths. Have you ever regretted it?" Tathagata's voice was smooth and empty, as if there was no emotion at all. But the meaning behind his words was extremely dangerous. Tang Xuanzang
If you can't answer one question well, you'll be in real trouble.
"Lord Buddha, Xuanzang has never regretted it. His journey to the west is related to the safety and health of all people in the world. Xuanzang's personal danger is really not worth mentioning in the face of these things. He only hopes to seek the true scriptures to eliminate the difficulties in the world."
Tang Xuanzang spoke from the bottom of his heart. Even though he now has many doubts in his heart, he still believes that his journey to the west is beneficial to the people of the world, even if it is all just a "game" like Duan Xiaoxiao's novel,
That's the same result.
Kind people always think about the good outcome of everything involuntarily, even if they know there are flaws in it.
Tang Xuanzang's answer was undoubtedly true and believed by Tathagata. Even if Tathagata wasn't lying, he could still tell the difference easily. Only now has the worry in his mind been completely dissipated.
There is a huge difference between Tang Xuanzang who was devoted to Buddhism and Tang Xuanzang who was alienated from Buddhism. Even if Tang Xuanzang was not as pious as before, this point is still extremely important.
The pilgrimage to the West was planned by the Tathagata. Regardless of whether it has changed or not, since it has been completed by mistake, the ending must be concluded by the Tathagata himself.
But the intervention of a strange ancient monk made things more complicated: Tang Xuanzang could not be killed, and he had to be careful if he stayed. After all, Tang Xuanzang and Sun Wukong had been "pointed out" by the ancient monk. If there was any evil intention, there would be endless dangers.
.But now it seems to be much better than expected. At least Tang Xuanzang's heart is still towards Buddhism, so it is possible to operate.
"That's very good. This is a great merit of goodwill in the world, and it also adds a vow to my Buddhism. Such a great merit should be rewarded. Are you willing to enter the upper realm of Buddhism to practice meditation and continue to accumulate merit for the common people?"
"My Buddha is compassionate, Xuanzang is willing!"
Crying, Tang Xuanzang really cried with joy. He felt that he was no longer worthy of becoming a disciple of Buddhism. He just hoped to obtain the true scriptures and return to the world, and use the true scriptures to save the world. At the same time, he also hoped to forget the doubts in his heart. After all, he had been
I grew up under the glory of "Buddha". Even though I suffered and became aware of some darkness, the persistence in my heart cannot be easily abandoned.
Tathagata's decision now exceeded Tang Xuanzang's expectations, and he seemed to be overjoyed from heaven.
"Tang Xuanzang listens to the seal!"
"Disciple is here!" Tang Xuanzang knelt down and leaned on the ground. He was full of gratitude and excitement. The feeling of a lost child being accepted by his family again made him feel even more guilty and grateful at the same time.
"Xuan Zang of the Tang Dynasty, you should be the first to achieve meritorious deeds in your journey to the west. I will confer you the title of Zhantan Merit Buddha." Tathagata said.
Sandalwood, the meaning of sandalwood, merits and virtues, points out the origin of Tang Xuanzang's status as a Buddha. The Tathagata hoped that Tang Xuanzang could be as light and long as sandalwood, and also hoped that he could always remember the use of sandalwood: worship Buddha.
"Disciple, I thank the Lord Buddha!"
The position of Buddha is a ticket, a ticket that can directly ascend to the upper world. Of course, Tang Xuanzang was still a mortal, and necessary practice was indispensable, and he would be indispensable for the catastrophes he would experience in the future, but this kind of start
But he is blessed by nature. If he achieves anything in the future, he will be able to skyrocket and enter the Bodhisattva position. It can be said that the Buddha's fruit of "Zhan Tan Merit Buddha" has paved the way for Xuanzang of Tang Dynasty, which is a great achievement.
A gift. Just look at those Bodhisattvas who are looking sideways and you can see that they are all frightened at this time.
"Sun Wukong stepped forward to listen to the seal."
"The disciple is here."
The Tathagata said again: "On the way to the west, you were responsible for protecting Tang Xuanzang's safety. You should share the merits, and I will grant you the title of Victory Buddha."
"Disciple, I thank the Lord Buddha!"
This was also an unexpected move. Conferring Tang Xuanzang the title of Buddha is barely justified, but who is Sun Wukong? Does he deserve to be Buddha?
Except for Tathagata himself, no one else can figure it out.
Not only that, Tathagata did not stop when Sun Wukong received the canonization. It seemed that he really regarded this as a real Buddhist event. Isn't it clear to Tathagata that Master Xuanzang of the Tang Dynasty was not a devout believer?
Such doubts lingered in the hearts of all the Bodhisattvas present, and at the same time they also felt that something had happened that they were unaware of.
"Zhu Ganghye, Sha Wujing, you have accomplished a great service in escorting Tang Xuanzang on his journey to the west. All the past affairs have been put to rest. I hope you can practice good deeds and enter my Buddhist door from now on. Come forward and listen to the seal." Tathagata said again.
"The disciple is here."
"Consecrate Zhu Ganghye as the messenger of the Purifying Altar, and Sha Wujing as the golden Arhat. Let's continue to protect the Buddha of Zhan Tan Merit."
With the last word spoken, the middle of Tang Xuanzang's master's and disciple's eyebrows flashed with golden brilliance, and there was actually an additional Buddha's seal!
"Um?"
The person involved was still unaware, but the Tathagata and the Bodhisattvas beside him made a sound of surprise. It was all because of the monkey Sun Wukong. His Buddha seal was different from that of his master and disciples!
As the saying goes, "Buddha is born from the heart", the "Buddha" here does not represent the Tathagata, but the original mind, the most fundamental heart. If there is still half a Buddha thought, it is a round Buddha seal. Even if you are as greedy as a pig and a hyena, you still have Buddha thoughts.
Yes, Buddha seals are all dots, but Sun Wukong's Buddha seal is in the shape of a water drop. With the red color, it actually looks like a drop of blood. Not only does it not have the aura of Buddhism, but it has an extra layer of desolation.