Wearing gray monk robes, they walked leisurely along the way without any sweat or dust.
Spotless.
As if it came from heaven.
The young monk held something in his hands, which was covered with cloth and even more restrained.
Unable to be seen by ordinary people.
The two monks came slowly.
But he turned to Xuanzang who had not yet come down from the stage and said: "Amitabha, what Master Xuanzang just said, I have heard everything.
However, the way of heaven is clear and reincarnation is deeply entangled, and the world is confused and ignorant, unable to understand suffering, and it is difficult to cross the other side of the sea.
Even though you are a scholar of heaven and man, you have also been ordered by the Emperor of Tang to summon sages to help the suffering people in the world.
However, when all human power is exhausted, how can we contend with heaven and earth?
Why be detached?
What you are talking about are all methods of self-transcendence, and what you are looking for is the way of self-transcendence.
Although this method is good, it is not the great way."
Xuanzang: "..."
He was shocked by the old monk's words, "May I ask, what is the great road?"
What they seek is not the right path.
So why is it a great road?
Tao, where is it?
"Only by saving all the people in the world, saving all the suffering people, and saving the root causes of evil in the world can we achieve the great road."
The old monk replied: "What you are talking about and what you seek are all ways to save oneself. The way to save oneself is not the way to save others. This is the Hinayana Dharma."
"Theravada Buddhism?"
Xuanzang was stunned and asked curiously: "Since it is Hinayana Buddhism, there must be Mahayana Buddhism. I wonder if the Master is talking about Mahayana Buddhism?"
"Of course."
Hearing this, the old monk nodded naturally.
I was very satisfied with Xuanzang in my heart.
"As expected of the reincarnation of Jin Chanzi."
He thought silently in his heart, "As expected of a disciple of the Buddha, he has a bit of the Buddha's mind."
"Excuse me, Master, where can we find Mahayana Buddhism?"
Xuanzang was curious and said, "Xuanzang, a poor monk, is willing to use his own efforts to obtain the true scriptures of Mahayana Buddhism, so that he can save the world and the root of evil in the world. Even if he dies, he will have no regrets."
"Are you willing to let go of the world of mortals and this important reputation?"
The old monk asked: "Today, you are an eminent monk of the Tang Dynasty and Master Xuanzang, respected by the world. If you go to seek the true scriptures, all the scriptures will turn into nothingness and floating clouds."
"It can be released."
Xuanzang said calmly: "The poor monk has been a monk since he was a child. He knows that it is difficult to escape the sea of suffering, and also knows that it is difficult to cross the other side. He is willing to seek the true scriptures of Mahayana Buddhism."
"Very good."
It seems that Xuanzang's answer is very satisfactory.
The old monk couldn't help but nodded, "In that case, the poor monk told you that the Mahayana Buddhist scriptures are hidden in the Great Leiyin Temple where the Buddha lived in Lingshan Mountain, Xitian.
If you want to obtain the true scriptures, you should go to the holy land of Xitianwu Buddha on foot to seek the true scriptures and enlighten the people of the world.
It should be noted that the journey here is far away, covering hundreds of thousands of miles in a moment.
There are countless wolves, insects, tigers and leopards among them, and there are even great demons who have achieved great success in spiritual practice. Are you still willing to go?"
"..."
Xuanzang was also determined.
Jiang Qian felt that if it were him, he would probably not be able to help but ask, "Is it too late to regret now?"
It's too scary after all.
It’s not even a thousand miles away.
The journey is a bit long, but it is still acceptable.
The likes of wolves, insects, tigers and leopards are also normal.
But if he wants to leave in the ordinary world, he still has to pass through the residences of monsters, which is as difficult as climbing to the sky.
If it had been someone else, I'm afraid he would have quit long ago.
but.
Xuanzang was different.
He nodded firmly and said, "Amitabha only saves himself, not the wish of a poor monk. Now I know that there is Mahayana Buddhism in the world, which can relieve the ignorance of the world and save the common people from the sea of suffering. Xuanzang is willing to go to the west to worship my Buddha Tathagata and seek this truth.
through.
Even if there are countless wolves, worms, tigers and leopards, even if the journey is long, even if a big monster sweeps across, I will not be afraid.
My Buddha will bless you.
Although this is difficult, I have no complaints or regrets.”
In his heart, there is the world and the common people.
There are also all the spirits in the heavens.
Even if we go to Xitianling Mountain to obtain the true scriptures, it will be very dangerous and may even put our lives in danger.
but.
Xuanzang was not willing to back down.
This is his life.
This is also the path he pursues.
He has no regrets.
"Very good."
The old monk continued: "The Mahayana Buddhism can save all people in the world and relieve the suffering of the people, but we need to go to the West to obtain it.
This is a matter of immeasurable merit.
If Master Xuanzang is willing to go, it will be of immeasurable merit."
These are true.
But Xuanzang didn't know that at this moment.
He thought it was just a word of relief from the other party, but he didn't think much about it.
Jiang Chi, on the other hand, was a little envious. He thought to himself: "This old monk must be the one from Nanhai who rescues people in distress. His strength is indeed unpredictable."
He didn't dare to look any further.
For such a powerful person, even if it is a painting, if you stare at it, others will feel something.
Still don't look at it.
He actually envied Xuanzang, or Jin Chanzi.
"As a disciple of Buddha, he may be in a high position, but he does not have a deep understanding of Buddhism and does not have enough understanding of the way of heaven."
Jiang Que secretly said: "This means that his cultivation realm is not very advanced, but after re-cultivating, he can not only combine the memories of several lifetimes, but also gain the merit of traveling to the west to obtain scriptures.
By then, he will be at least a Daluo Golden Immortal.
No.
Combined with the fact that he was finally pardoned and canonized as the Tantan Merit Buddha, he should be a quasi-sage.
A journey to the west is a meritorious deed.
It makes people envious and jealous.”
Who doesn’t want merit?
pity.
No one else has a chance.
All the gods and Buddhas in the sky could only serve as monsters that Xuanzang wanted to fight during the entire journey to the west.
Artificially create some NPCs and let Xuanzang and his five masters and disciples brush them.
Even this is a kind of protection. To a certain extent, those artificially created NPCs will never kill Xuanzang.
No one could hold it, so I cut him with a knife.
So this is a kind of protection.
"Gods and Buddhas in the heavens, through this artificial method of creating NPCs, can their subordinates gain some merit."
Jiang Chi pondered, "It can be seen from this that merit is rare and difficult to obtain."
What a pity.
If I could improve my cultivation faster, if I had more trump cards.
Then, you can also become a follower.
And then get some merit out of it.
However.
"My current cultivation strength is not enough to be seen in the late Caidi Immortal Realm. If I become a follower, I will definitely be jealous."
Jiang Qian knew very well that without strong strength, he would not even have a chance to be a follower.
This is very realistic.
But this is normal, because it conforms to normal logic.
in his mind.
In fact, it is also depressing and complicated.
It's good to have someone up there.
As long as Tathagata is here, Xuanzang can rise.
Honestly.
Jiang Qian was actually very envious.
"No, I have to take some time to meet the Human Emperor Li Er."
Jiang Chi continued to secretly say: "Although Li Er doesn't know me, and may not even be willing to see me, but it concerns the human race, so I have to remind you."
Reporting such thoughts.
When Jiang Chi looked at Xuanzang again, Xuanzang had already bowed respectfully to the old monk and said, "Thank you, Master, for clarifying my doubts."
"It's not important. As fellow Buddhists, I should remind you."
The old monk's heart is like a clear mirror.
Actually.
He was able to come here just to complete his plan.
Previously.
He has already been to Five Elements Mountain.
I also went to see the monkey.
It can be said.
He had already arranged the entire process of seeking Buddhist scriptures in the West and took care of everything with one hand.
Come to Chang'an City.
He waited for Xuanzang to appear, and then preached Mahayana Buddhism and guided him to go to the West to worship Buddha and seek scriptures.
only.
This journey requires traveling thousands of miles and experiencing ninety-nine and eighty-one difficulties.
He told Xuanzang all this one by one.
The latter still has a firm will.
But that's it.
Jiang Chi felt that Tang Xuanzang probably didn't know what kind of dangers he would encounter when he went to Xitianling Mountain.
Xuanzang had never even seen a monster.
If he knew that if he could eat a piece of him, he would live forever, would he still go?
Hard to say.
Now Xuanzang is curious. The Western Heaven Lingshan is the place where Tathagata Buddha lives. "What kind of Buddhism is Mahayana Buddhism?"
He felt that his understanding of Buddha was not enough.
If it can quell the sins of the world and relieve the suffering of the common people, Mahayana Buddhism should be enough.
And this is what he wants.
Although this process may not be beautiful or comfortable, it can even be described as very painful.
"But I have to go."
In Xuanzang's view, everyone in the world is still waiting for him.
Even if the journey is far away, even if there are 180,000 miles, even if there are legendary monsters and monsters, even if it requires nine or nine or eighty-one difficulties.
He also has no regrets.
The old monk was satisfied with Xuanzang's performance, "This is what I am looking for, someone who goes to the West to worship Buddha and seek scriptures."
If you don't have a firm mind, you will turn into an ant sooner or later.
Sooner or later you will die.
Xuanzang, on the other hand, did not have so many worries.
He is a steadfast seeker of Buddha, the kind of person who is willing to dedicate everything to Buddha.
Even if it means life.
so.
Even if he sacrifices, it doesn't matter to him.
This is death on the way to seek scriptures.
This is a good thing.
On the contrary, he was very happy.
The old monk continued to nod, "The person chosen by the Buddha himself is indeed extraordinary. Master Xuanzang has a very good heart."
Very close to their Buddhism.
This is good.
but.
When he thought that Xuanzang was actually the reincarnation of Jin Chanzi, he felt relieved.
If not, there might still be ghosts.
"Xuan Zang, after this Water and Land Dharma Assembly is over, you can negotiate with the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty and go to the West to worship Buddha and seek scriptures. However, you also need to pass the customs clearance document. Only by changing this customs clearance document can you prove that you have walked to the West Heaven step by step.
.”
The old monk said calmly.
Or.
He was admonishing Master Xuanzang.
As for why there is a customs clearance document to prove it, I don't know.
Can’t we just point out the immortals, demons, gods, and Buddhas?
Anyway, Jiang Que didn't understand.
Master Xuanzang on the lecture platform was also slightly stunned, "What do I need a customs clearance certificate for? Do I need to replace it with a customs clearance certificate every time I go to a country?"
But.
Although the Tang Dynasty was strong and powerful.
But not everyone will do this.
This makes things difficult.
He was very worried.
Not every country would give Datang face, and not every force would let him go with him.
just in case……
"No, there is no such thing as a contingency."
Master Xuanzang secretly thought: "Going to the West to worship Buddha and seek scriptures is inherently a test and a calamity. How can there be Mahayana Buddhist scriptures that can be obtained for no reason and cheaply?"
He firmly believes.
If you don’t experience wind and rain, there will never be a rainbow again.
Within the Tang Dynasty.
All you have is Hinayana Buddhism, and the most you can do is save yourself.
But it cannot save the world from suffering.
The old monk once said that at the Tathagata Buddha's place in the Great Leiyin Temple in Lingshan Mountain in the West, there is Mahayana Buddhism that can save people in the world.
This is his goal.
This is the meaning of his existence.
therefore.
Xuanzang felt that he had to go to the West to obtain the true scriptures no matter what.
This will save the world.
Get out of the sea of suffering.
I am still young and have plenty of time.
His thoughts are truly admirable.
Even Jiang Chi secretly thought, "If it were me, without knowing the specific dangers and circumstances, without knowing the rewards and benefits, I wouldn't go to the West to pray to Buddha and seek scriptures."
He felt that he was not as good as Xuanzang.
This monk is very unusual.
At least.
This kind of heart is not comparable to that of ordinary people.
Buddhism is boundless.
It can save people from the sea of suffering and cross over to the other side.
This was what the old monk said, and Xuanzang believed it, "There is no need for him to lie to me, and he would not lie to me like this."
In the final analysis.
The old monk had a convincing personality charm that Master Xuanzang could not help but believe in.
Based on this situation.
Jiang Chi looked stunned, "It seems that the next person should reveal his true nature, so that what he said will be more convincing."