Sixty-eight, the World Honored Nianhua Kasyapa smiled
Sixty-eight, the World-Honored One picked up flowers and Kasyapa smiled.
The steward of the Lu government paid for the three-day stay at the Jurong Inn, so at dusk Chen Caozhi returned from his trip to Huashan. The inn was silent, without the noise of people coming and going. Zhi Daolin's disciple Zhi Fahan was going back to Jiankangdong
Chen Caozhi invited him to stay at Dong'an Temple in the suburbs. Zhi Fahan was fond of arguing. He wanted to argue with Chen Caozhi several times, and raised topics such as "A white horse is not a horse, a solid rock is not a stone", "The theory of adaptability and leisure".
", "The Fisherman Asks Questions"... He wanted to seduce Chen Caozhi to argue with him. For a talk lover, these debate topics are like taking cold stone powder and it is difficult to refuse. However, Chen Caozhi was only slightly reluctant.
Laughing and not answering.
Zhi Fahan said: "When Chen Tanyue entered Jiankang, he had to participate in various elegant gatherings. Otherwise, it would not be enough to become famous. Is it like saying nothing in front of a young monk?"
Chen Cao said: "I talk about mysteries as a last resort, not as a hobby. I won't talk about it if I can."
Zhi Fahan said in astonishment: "Chen Jun Xie Youdu, Gao Ping and Xi's guests all praised Chen Tanyue as the best in witty words and mysteries. Why did Chen Tanyue say that he did it as a last resort!"
Chen Caozhi was helpless by the monk, so he said: "I heard that in the past, when the Buddha was at the Lingshan meeting, King Brahma paid homage to the Buddha with golden pineapple flowers and asked the Buddha to preach. However, the Buddha did not say a word and only said two words.
He pointed at the golden pineapple flowers and showed them to the believers, with a calm and unhurried attitude. At that time, all the disciples and believers in the Lingshan meeting did not understand the meaning of the Buddha. Only the great disciple of the Buddha, the Venerable Mahakassapa, understood his meaning wonderfully, and his face was very beautiful.
Laughing. So the Buddha gave the golden pineapple flower to Kassapa and said: "I have the Dharma Eye, the wonderful mind of Nirvana, the reality is formless, the subtle Dharma door, I don't have written words, I don't teach outsiders, I give you instructions."
Ha Kasyapa'—Have Taoists ever heard of this Buddhist scripture?"
Zhi Fahan stared blankly and said, "I've never heard of it."
Chen Caozhi asked again: "Does the Taoist know the profound meaning of Buddha holding flowers and Kassapa's smile?"
Zhi Fahan shook his head and said, "I don't know."
Chen Caozhi stopped talking and started copying books.
Zhifahan opened his mouth several times to ask the Buddha when he picked up flowers and asked Kasyapa what he understood with a smile. He swallowed the words as soon as they reached his lips. He couldn't ask. He couldn't ask. If he asked, he would fall into the lower vehicle. That would not be a wonderful enlightenment.
Yes, you have to understand this yourself - after thinking about it for a long time, I learned that Prajna is empty in my life, and there are many theories from six schools and seven sects, such as existence from nothing, things are born from nothing; there is no self-nature, that is, form is empty; everything in the three realms is
They are all contained in consciousness; all dharmas in the world are like illusions; as well as my teacher Zhi Daolin's talk about color and form, I have thought about them one by one, but I have gained nothing.
Kneeling there, Ran Sheng, who was also six feet tall, watched the ugly monk frowning and grinning, his expression of deep thought making him even more ugly. Although Ran Sheng could not understand what Xiao Langjun was talking to the ugly monk, he could
The husband looked calm and composed, but the monk was thinking hard. It was obvious that the monk was stumped, and he was secretly happy. He leaned closer and whispered: "Monk, you lose, the white horse belongs to my husband."
Zhi Fahan glared at him, then he just hugged his bald head and began to think, and kept rubbing the ring scar on his head. After looking at the depth of the night, he returned to his guest room and thought hard all night -
When Ran Sheng saw Zhi Fahan again the next day, the monk's eyes were blue and he looked as if he hadn't slept all night. He took the big white horse and handed the reins to Ran Sheng. Without saying a word, he followed Qian Tang Chen.
His bullock cart set off.
Ran Sheng was surprised and happy. He looked at Zhi Fahan and then at Cao Zhi, the young man. The young man was also looking over. Ran Sheng said, "Young man, the monk gave us the horse."
Chen Caozhi smiled and said, "The Taoist didn't say that, right?"
Ran Sheng said: "Although I didn't say it, that's what I meant."
Zhi Fahan's eyes lit up and he seemed to have some realization. When he thought about it carefully, the light in his mind was fleeting and he couldn't catch it. He took pictures continuously with his bald head, which made him very annoyed.
In mid-spring, in the second month of February, it has not rained for ten days. Peach blossoms and pear blossoms are vying for beauty. The wind is gentle and warm, like wine and tea. When you breathe, you feel that the world is full of spring.
The three Luxi cattle carts rested for a day. Their coats were shiny and full of energy. The roads near the capital were also smooth, and the cattle carts drove briskly and in the wind.
Ran Sheng was really a born knight. He had never ridden a horse before and yet he dared to mount a horse. Zhi Fahan looked at Ran Sheng's fussy and clumsy look at first and couldn't help but laugh. He thought to himself: "It's not easy for such a big man to fall off a horse."
It's interesting." But Ran Sheng's legs were strong and he held the horse's belly tightly. In less than half a day, he was riding smoothly. He laughed loudly. The horse ran to the front and then came back. He was relaxed and very proud.
The big white horse actually recognized him as his master and obeyed him.
Zhifahan was so angry and depressed that the big white horse had been tamed, but he still couldn't figure out what kind of magic was contained in the Buddha holding flowers and Kassapa's smile. He had to go back to Dong'an Temple to ask his master Zhidaolin for advice. The master was proficient in Buddhism.
Xuan Sutra, you will definitely know the meaning of the Buddha's Nianhua - the Dharma Eye is hidden, the wonderful heart of Nirvana, the reality has no form, the subtle Dharma door, no words, no turning to other teachings - well, I remember it.
In the afternoon, Zhi Fahan said goodbye to Chen Caozhi at the intersection of Qilu. Dong'an Temple was at the foot of Tangshan Mountain in the eastern suburbs of Jiankang, and Zhi Fahan wanted to branch off here and head north.
Chen Caozhi said to Ran Sheng: "Xiao Sheng, return the white horse to senior brother Fahan."
Zhi Fahan looked at Ran Sheng's reluctance and said with a smile: "That horse will be given to Zunjie. Zunjie is really mighty when riding this horse."
Ran Sheng was overjoyed, bowed and said, "Thank you so much, master, so much, master."
Zhi Fahan laughed loudly: "Yes, if you give someone a horse, you can be called a master." He said to Chen Cao: "Chen Tanyue invites you to Dong'an Temple in Tangshan when he has time. My master will be happy to see Chen Tanyue." Carrying it on his back.
Bao Bao walked a few steps, then came back and said: "Yuan Tong, Yuan Zi of Chen County, invited the young monk to help talk. After seeing my master, the young monk will also go to Jiankang tomorrow. I wonder where Chen Tanyue will stay temporarily? Then the young monk will visit Chen Tanyue.
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Chen Caozhi turned around and asked Chen Shang: "Third brother, where should we stay when we enter Jiankang?"
Chen Shangdao: "My father and I used to live in Jia Lingshi's house, but last time the great Situ asked his sixteenth brother to meet him when he entered Jiankang. Situ's house and Jia Lingshi's house are quite far apart.
I’m afraid I’ll have to look for an inn to stay near Situ Mansion.”
Zhi Fahan said: "It doesn't matter. Chen Tanyue's arrival in Jiankang will cause a sensation in the whole city. It's easy to ask Chen Tanyue where he lives."
Chen Caozhi asked: "Brother Fahan, what do you mean by assisting in the discussion?"
Zhi Fahan said with a smile: "Children from wealthy families in Jiankang often talk to each other and argue over the odds. In order to appear lively and lively, they can each hire a helper. Haha, then Yuan Zicai asked a young monk to help with the talks, not for the sake of winning the bet, but for a marriage.
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"Marriage?" Chen Caozhi raised his eyebrows slightly, his eyes showing doubt.
"Exactly." Zhi Fahan chuckled and said, "Xie Daoyunyun, the niece of Xie Anshi from Chen County, is beautiful and clear-sighted, and has excellent argumentative skills. Three years ago, the Langya Wang brothers who proposed to him were rejected. She became famous and had great success.
There is a saying that "two young sons are not as good as one daughter of the Xie family". Now it has been more than two decades, but the sons of famous families are flocking to marry Xie Cainnv.
In the past three years, more than 20 outstanding disciples of ten high-ranking families have returned from Wuyi Lane. This Yuan Tong and Yuan Zicai are the sons of Yuan Dan, a middleman in Situ. They admire Xie Daoyun very much, so they asked the monk to help them get married. This is
It's a good thing, and the young monk should help him with all his strength. What's funny is that Yuan Zicai wanted to ask my master to come out to help him talk at first. My master is the world's number one scholar in metaphysics, so it's natural for him to explain Qu Xie Daoyun, but that would be too shocking.
Therefore, I let the young monk do the work for me. This is a matter of romance, not a common thing."
Chen Cao said: "That's it." Thinking of Xie Daoyun, who was as arrogant as a plum blossom, he felt melancholy and secretly ached in his heart.
Zhifa Hanchao and Chen Cao said together: "The young monk here wishes Chen Tanyue and Mrs. Lu a happy couple. Haha, this is already known to everyone in Jiankang. By the way, although the young monk has not learned from Chen Tanyue,
Tan Yue's metaphysical debate, but last night the little monk was stumped by the unconventional Buddhist scriptures, and he lost a horse - no, no, give away a horse. I want to see Chen Tanyue's eloquence superior to that of the young monk, so it is better for Chen Tanyue to be Yuan Zicai's
How about helping with the conversation?”
Chen Caozhi raised his eyebrows and said nothing, looking at Zhi Fahan quietly.
Zhi Fahan saw that Chen Caozhi seemed to be unhappy, so he said: "Chen Tanyue, don't be surprised. It's just a young monk who is presumptuous."
But then he saw Chen Caozhi smile and said: "There is no need to help with the conversation. Senior Brother Daohan is enough. If I can listen to it, I will be very lucky."
Zhi Fahan said happily: "Okay, then the young monk will come and invite Chen Tanyue to go to Wuyi Lane." He bowed again, turned around and strode away to the northeast.
Chen Caozhi stood at the crossroads for a long time. Ran Sheng thought that the young man was reluctant to leave the monk, so he came over with the big white horse and said: "This is a good monk, he should be regarded as an eminent monk."
This sentence made Chen Shang laugh and said: "Xiao Sheng, that Taoist bought you with just one horse!"
Ran Sheng said: "This horse was lost to the young man by the monk. Although it is said to be a gift, it is actually an admission of defeat."
Just as he was talking, a convoy came from the south, with four cars and more than twenty people, all armed with swords. They were tall, strong, and heroic. Moreover, these four cars were double-column carriages, decorated with golden green algae and pearl tassels.
It was extremely gorgeous. The leader, Saber Wu Ben, shouted: "Give way, give way, don't block the intersection."
This is a fork in the road. To the northeast is the road Zhi Fahan went to just now, and to the west is Jiankang City. Chen's three coachmen took it for granted that the other party was going to Jiankang. Seeing the impressive carriage and horses, they did not dare to rush in.
In front of them, they drove the ox cart to the northeast road and gave way. Unexpectedly, Wu Bian shouted: "Hey, don't you have eyes? I asked you to give way, why do you insist on blocking it!"
Ran Sheng had a hot temper and said loudly: "Where are we going and you don't tell me clearly, who is to blame!"
The sword-carrying attendants were surprised when they saw an eight-foot tall man standing up with a white horse. For these warriors, Ran Sheng's majestic body was awe-inspiring to them. Moreover, Ran Sheng wore a short sword on his waist. Only the gentry tribe
Qu was able to wear a sword. The young master standing on the side had a handsome appearance and elegant temperament. He should be a member of a wealthy family. The leader Wu Ben was more polite: "I am going to Dong'an Temple to worship Buddha. Please give way."
Ran Sheng said, "That's pretty much it." He turned to Chen Caozhi and said, "Little Master, let's get on the road."
Chen Caozhi glanced at the gorgeous carriages, got on the bullock cart, and the wheels started rolling, but he heard a clear female voice calling: "This gentleman, please wait a moment."
When the ox cart stopped, Chen Caozhi opened the curtain of the cart and saw a young maidservant stalking up from behind, so he asked, "What's the matter?"
What the young maid asked was: "Excuse me, Sir, is this the way to Tangshan Dong'an Temple?" She pointed towards the northeast road.
Chen Cao thought to himself: "Don't you know the way?" He said: "This is the way to go. The disciple of Dong'an Temple branch just passed by in front of a cup of tea."
The little maid said "Oh" and was blessed. She thanked Chen Caozhi and returned to the carriage in the center to report to the people in the carriage -
Chen Caozhi glanced at the carriage and saw that a corner of the carriage's embroidered curtain was lifted, the sun was shining brightly, but the interior of the carriage was relatively dark. The outline of the misty hairdresser could be vaguely seen. One hand was holding on to the window, with four fingers exposed.
On the edge of the car window, the slender fingers are extremely beautiful in shape, as white as carved from beautiful jade. The nails are also the same color, without any decoration, and are light red, reflecting the sunlight and making them look like translucent ruby——
Chen Caozhi lowered the curtain and watched the oxcart drive, thinking: "A hand is so beautiful, the person in this car must be stunning." He didn't think much more, his mind was occupied by Xie Daoyun, who refused to marry.
, is Brother Yingtai really just insisting on being friends with him for life? How can he afford this friendship? Then he thought of Lu Weirui. He must marry Lu Weirui. Since he was in Zhenqing Taoist Academy,
Lu Weirui was given a golden walking stick by the "Auspicious Snow" camellia in the back mountain, and she never wavered after saying the words "Don't marry, wait until I marry you" -
In the evening of that day, Chen Caozhi and Chen Shang arrived at the small town of Meilong. Meilong Town is twenty miles away from Jiankang. The town is named after a beautiful lake in the north of the town. It is said that a dragon appeared in this lake in the late Han Dynasty.
There are plum blossom spots all over, so it is named Meilong Lake, and the market town by the lake is named after Meilong Town.
In the early morning of February 12th, Chen Caozhi took a fresh bath, put on a brand-new Xigegu big-sleeved shirt, wore a lacquer gauze crown on his head, and waxed two-tooth wooden clogs on his feet. Xiao Chan held the crown for Chen Caozhi.
When it was tied under the chin, he looked up at the young man and praised: "I really can't believe that Jiangzuo Weijie is as beautiful as the young man!"
Chen Caozhi smiled and said: "It's like a house of orchids, whose fragrance has not been smelled for a long time - isn't Sister Xiaochan tired of looking at me every day?"
Xiaochan said: "Why am I tired of looking at it? The more I look at it, the more handsome I feel. The last time I left Wu County, there were so many women. The girls gave me fruits and sachets. I don't know if I will come to Jiankang this time."
How many women will be fascinated by it!"
Chen Cao said: "Sister Xiaochan also made fun of me!"
Xiao Chan smiled and said, "I'm not making fun of you. We'll see. Jiankang City will arrive in an hour. People from the Lu family have already arrived first. The news of Xiao Langjun's arrival in Jiankang must have spread widely."
The morning sun was rising and the spring breeze was blowing. On the way to Jiankang, Chen Shang and others were full of expectations and faintly worried. Mrs. Lu once reminded that Lu Weirui's second uncle Lu Shi would try to humiliate Chen Caozhi——
An ox cart came towards us. The carriage was slightly sideways and one wheel was on the ground. It was running very fast. When it was still more than ten feet away from Chen Shang's ox cart in front, it stopped suddenly. A man jumped out of the cart and shouted: "