Chapter 764 Listening to the tide does not have to be round, how can you be silent when you see the
When the monks in Wenshu Monastery cleaned the remains of the fierce battle in the monastery, the military officers under Xiao Tang also tied up Tian Ding, Ru Tingqi, and more than 200 captives, and took them into custody. Elder Zhizhen wore a cassock and sat on a chair.
, please Xiao Tang to sit down in the Zen room.
After some conversation, Elder Zhizhen told Xiao Tang that Lu Zhishen was in Wenshu Monastery at that time, except for Zhao Yuan, Jin Cuilian and others who came to visit occasionally.
The elder Zhizhen who took care of him mentioned that when he was a soldier in the Kansai region, he was not only promoted by Meng Lao and Xiao Zhong, but also met heroes such as Wu Song who was sent to Yan'an Prefecture. At that time, he also rushed to Daming Prefecture in Hedong to fight with Xiao
Tang was sworn sworn brother, so when Tian Ding, Ru Tingqi and others called Xiao Tang by his name, Elder Zhizhen immediately knew that the military commander who came was Xiao Tang, who had once been sworn to Jinlan with his disciple.
Through the words of Elder Zhizhen, Xiao Tang could also tell that although Lu Zhishen did not abide by the rules and precepts and seemed to be ferocious and untamable, in fact Elder Zhizhen had already seen what his character was. When Lu Zhishen stayed in the Wenshu Monastery in Mount Wutai
, Elder Zhizhen can also tell you that Lu Zhishen’s principles for dealing with people are actually very difficult to simplify:
Whoever treats him well will be treated well by Lu Zhishen. If anyone treats him with disdain and contempt, Lu Zhishen will not care about the attitude of those who treat him badly.
Especially when Lu Zhishen drunkenly made a scene in Wenshu Monastery and beat the monks in the temple until they were running away, Elder Zhizhen, an eminent monk, felt as if he had been given a slap in the face. Although Elder Zhizhen knew very well at that time
Sure enough, he was not wrong about this disciple who was not subject to the strict rules and regulations, but he understood better that even if he had allowed Lu Zhishen to practice in the temple, the place where Buddhism was pure and pure was definitely not Lu Zhishen's destination.
Although Elder Zhizhen wrote a letter recommending Lu Zhishen to join the abbot of Daxiangguo Temple in Bianliang, Tokyo, his junior brother Zen Master Zhiqing, he had already predicted that Lu Zhishen would not stay in Daxiangguo Temple for long. At this time, he asked Xiao
Tang asked: "Xiao Jushi is an important minister in the court and has lived in Tokyo for a long time. He must have often interacted with my disciple. My disciple... must have left the Daxiangguo Temple by this time, right?"
Xiao Tang pondered for a moment, then told the truth: "Brother Zhishen has a heroic temperament. He is not bound by Buddhist precepts. He has indeed left Bianjing at this time. Brother Zhishen took action because his righteous friend was in danger, and then gathered some green forests.
The heroes who were persecuted by the gangsters gathered in the mountains and forests, and now the grass is falling on the boundary of Jingdong Road."
Unexpectedly, Elder Zhizhen smiled calmly when he heard the words and said: "Zhi Shen has a strong heart and is a person who wants to achieve his destiny. Although he is ordained and becomes a monk, his worldly connections are not over. What about people in Buddhism? What about people in the green forest?
What? If a monk commits evil deeds, he or she is a thieves who has accumulated bad karma. If a person in the green forest can do good deeds and help others, he or she is a good person with a Buddha mind and wisdom. Gathering in the mountains and forests is not a practice...I
Disciple Zhishen is like this, and so is Master Xiao."
Xiao Tang was slightly moved after hearing this. Elder Zhizhen was indeed a man of extraordinary knowledge. Especially when he saw the meaningful expression on Elder Zhizhen's face, there seemed to be an extra layer of meaning in his words, which made Xiao Tang couldn't help but murmur to himself: No.
Is it really that evil? The original book says that Elder Zhizhen is a living Buddha who knows the past and the future. Could it be that he is really aware of some of the big things I have planned?
Thinking of this, Xiao Tang became curious and said to Elder Zhizhen: "Fortunately, I have not killed the monks in Baosha, and I can see the elder again. Now that the disciple is leading a large army to conquer the thieves in Hedong, it is not convenient for him to stay in love for a long time. The elder is
Master of the Buddhist sect, since I have the honor to meet you today, please give me some advice on the things that I am confused about my future. Elder Wanwang will give me some enlightenment."
Elder Zhizhen nodded and smiled, and said: "In the world of human beings, old habits are full of dirt, and bad karma can easily lead to contamination. Not to mention that evil delusions cover the mind, reverse the good fruits, and destroy the holy life. Therefore, all kinds of greed arise and we are ultimately unable to cultivate good deeds." Layman Xiao
Although he is not a member of my Buddhist sect, this poor monk has never been deceived by foolishness and delusion...Since Lay Practitioner Xiao has always been very clear about the good results of his cultivation and the good relationships he has achieved, then why does he need to ask for mantras?
Talking in vain will only increase your troubles?"
Xiao Tang's face froze when he heard this. He thought that Elder Zhizhen also gave him some enlightenment like the verse he gave to Song Jiang in the original work: "When the wind is flying and the shadows of wild geese are fluttering, there will be no reunion in the east palace. One eye has done enough work, and the two forests are blessed with longevity."
, but he only pondered for a moment, then smiled slightly, nodded and said, "What the elder said is true, and I have learned from it."
After enough time to have a cup of tea, the soldiers under his command came to report that Tian Ding had been captured and bound. Ru Tingqi and other bandits were ready, and they were waiting for Xiao Tang to lead his troops down the mountain to meet Niugao, Guan Sheng, Yao Pingzhong and other officials.
They were about to meet up. When Xiao Tang was about to say goodbye to Elder Zhizhen, he heard him say instead: "I have something to worry about, Master Xiao. My disciple Zhishen is going to Luocao, Shandong. I don't know when I can see you again. I also look forward to it."
It can achieve the right result. Although the layman is now a general of the country, my disciple is a man in the green forest... I also hope that when the layman and Zhishen meet again, the special general will tell him the verses of the master. I also hope that he will
It can be used for life.”
After Elder Zhizhen said this, he took out a pen and paper, wrote out a verse and submitted it to Xiao Tang. Frankly speaking, Xiao Tang was really afraid that Elder Zhizhen would ask him to convey the message to Lu Zhishen.
Nirvana, if Lu Zhishen really saw the tidal wave in the Qiantang River one day and understood the meaning of Nirvana in Buddhism, wouldn’t he have to die on the spot?
Elder Zhizhen general Xiao Tang looked strange, but there was an unfathomable smile on his face, and he said: "If Master Xiao is curious, it won't matter if you look at the verses I wrote for disciples of Zhishen.
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After Xiao Tang heard what Elder Zhizhen said, he took out the piece of paper and took a look at it, only to find that it was not just a sixteen-character mantra verse written on it, but clearly written:
Originally a soldier from Guanxi, he joined the green forests of Shandong. He was at the end of the Dharma and the five poisons were heavy, and his anger gave rise to the desire to kill.
Tear off the gold chain and jade lock, look at the troubles and Bodhisattva indifferently, and make it full of empty jade, which can make the earth full of gold.
Why go back with the tide? Life is free and created by me. The Buddha's stanzas are false, and his willful nature also has a Zen mind.
Only when all dharmas are extinguished by chanting, can you become unclear after reciting sutras for a long time, and realize the true nature of your mind, can you attain your destiny.
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Since meeting Luo Zhenren at Erxian Mountain in Jizhou, this was the second time that Xiao Tang had a vague feeling that there were always some unexplainable and mysterious things in the world. He also wanted to ask Elder Zhizhen about the so-called following the trend.
Returning, does it really mean that Lu Zhishen was supposed to have passed away in sitting position in the face of the tide? Xiao Tang even wanted to know why some of the words written by Elder Zhizhen were so highly evaluated by Zen Master Jingshan Dahui after Lu Zhishen passed away in sitting position.
resemblance.
However, although Xiao Tang asked from the side, this Buddhist elder who seemed to be just a kind and kind-hearted man despite being unable to resist the threat of the vicious thieves said: "This is a Zen metaphor, and it also requires wisdom.
Deep enlightenment comes from deep disciple's own research and cannot be explained clearly."
No matter in which world, are there really Buddhist and Taoist gods looking down on the sufferings of all living beings in this world? Xiao Tang himself couldn't understand these things, but he soon felt relieved. Even if there were really blessings from gods and Buddhas, As for the mysterious secrets of heaven, since the laws of nature are permanent and did not exist for Yao or destroy for Jie, he, an ordinary man, had to do whatever he should do. After all, he could not place his trust in some illusory mystery.
However, after Xiao Tang roughly figured out the content and meaning of the verses that Elder Zhizhen asked him to make a special trip to, he could feel relieved. Because he understood the meaning of the verses, Xiao Tang could also realize that Elder Zhizhen was just He warned Lu Zhishen to just follow his own temperament and stand in the world with a clear conscience. He did not need to just hope that when his merits are perfect, he would pass away and become a Buddha.
This is true, Xiao Tang and his sworn brother still have many important things to do. The storm is coming, the current situation is still unstable, and the world will probably become even more unstable. How can a heroic figure like Lu Zhishen suddenly pass away and return? ?
