Han Zuo Gaomen

Chapter 159
"About my new and old knowledge, can Master Shen teach me?"

Shen Zhezi asked loudly. Hearing his question, the others also turned to Zhu Fashen, hoping that this eminent monk and mage with superb Buddhist principles would make further comments.Based on their attainments, they only feel that this Buddhist gatha has a kind of insight into everything, a leisurely open-mindedness, and a lot of gains after careful thinking, which is already difficult to refute.

Zhu Fashen's train of thought was interrupted, and his expression was quite unexpected. This Buddhist gatha touched him deeply, but when it comes to comments, he no longer knows where to start.

Zhu Fashen was too timid to speak, but Shen Zhezi was not surprised.Nowadays, Buddhism has not been localized at all. The lack of important scriptures is a congenital defect, which is not enough to form a complete preaching scripture. Important scriptures such as the "Diamond Sutra" and "Lotus Sutra" have not been translated.

Therefore, people in Jiangdong nowadays often discuss Buddhism from the perspective of metaphysics.Metaphysics had reached its peak in the Western Jin Dynasty. Interpreting the deficient and crudely formed Buddhist system from this perspective will lead to the phenomenon that there are thousands of meanings and many teachings.There are as many as six sects and seven sects of the Prajna theory that is popular in Jiangdong alone.

Such a chaotic situation has set the tone for the localization and development of Buddhism. Buddhism is a religion with the most complicated sects and sects.

In other words, nowadays eminent monks like Zhu Fashen are still in a rut in their understanding of Buddhism, and their ignorance is obvious to others.Using metaphysics to interpret Buddhist viewpoints is a temporary expedient, but it also forms a style of localization of foreign theories such as Buddhism.

Even if the Buddhist scriptures of later generations have been polished and matured, this phenomenon is still difficult to completely eliminate. It cannot be said that this kind of method is superficial, but only the tenacity of the local culture.

The charm of this verse by the Sixth Patriarch Huineng does not lie in its superior interpretation of Buddhism. The reason why it can be spread all over the world probably lies in the connotation that can make people seem to realize something.In contrast, Monk Shenxiu's Buddhist gatha is not detached enough, not refined enough, there is still something in his heart, and he needs to be wiped frequently so as not to stir up dust.

If you understand it from the perspective of metaphysics, Monk Shenxiu's Buddhist gatha is a little forceful and more pragmatic.However, Huineng's poem has a sharp increase in compulsion, and the mystery is extremely subtle.To use common sayings to interpret, I know that the song by Monk Shenxiu is pretty awesome, but the song by Sixth Patriarch Huineng, I don't know what it is at all.

Nowadays, even the attainments of the so-called eminent monks are just like this. As for those lovers of Buddhism, they are probably equivalent to the widely circulated joke of "youth asks the Zen master" in later generations.

Being stared at by everyone, even though he didn't know how to comment in his heart, Zhu Fashen couldn't stay silent for a long time. After pondering for a long time, he sighed: "Shen Lang's previous knowledge is enlightened, and the latter knowledge is a great awakening. I don't know anymore. What kind of definite explanation should be made, everyone who hears it will have their own understanding."

Saying so, I am not hesitant to admit that this Buddhist gatha is exquisite, and it has gone beyond the scope of what I can point out.As a result, the people around the audience had different reactions, but it was obviously difficult for them to accept this result.

"Shen Gong has nothing to say, but I still have a little gain."

Shen Zhezi smiled slightly, and had no intention of letting things go. He looked around at everyone, and then said with a smile: "Those who worship Buddha, the first is to observe the deeds, the second is to observe the scriptures, the third is to observe the words, and the second is to stick to it." Yu Xiang. Yu Shengong, who may be able to abide by the scriptures, is considered superior. As for me, I should be the one who has Buddha nature in my body. Shengong said that ordinary people may find it interesting. It's a theory of waiting, I don't know if Mr. Shen has any objections?"

When Zhu Fashen heard this, he smiled wryly in his heart, even if he wanted to refute, but because there was no Buddha's words to refute, he hesitated a little: "It should be so."

"You are equal to the Buddha's way. If you can understand the end of the words, or give up the gift and wealth only for the surface carved in gold and clay, etc., how can you understand the wonder of the Buddha's nature? How dare you talk about the Buddha in front of me? Word!"

Shen Zhezi dared to talk about the Buddha-nature without shame, because nowadays there is no convenient way to say that everyone has Buddha-nature and everyone can become a Buddha. Even epiphany is not a mature point of view that everyone accepts.Now that he has seized a high ground in this theory, why should Shen Zhezi hide his strength and bide his time, so that everyone in the future will be ashamed to discuss Buddhism in front of him, but he can keep his ears clean.

When everyone heard this, their expressions were filled with displeasure, but even Zhu Fashen couldn't convince each other with Buddhist principles for a while, so what can they say in this regard?
Seeing that everyone was silent, Shen Zhezi sneered twice, and then walked away.Before leaving, he spat unceremoniously at the feet of the Wang brothers. Although spitting is unhygienic, the contempt conveyed by this behavior is full.For a moment, Wang's and the others suddenly changed their expressions, but they could only stand there and glare.

Yu Tiao watched Shen Zhezi's tongue-twisting battle with everyone, and was enjoying himself. When he saw Shen Zhezi walking away, he hurriedly chased after him.Walking on the road, he couldn't help laughing and said: "Mr. Shen is a famous Shamen in the capital. It's hard for Zhezi Langjun to be convinced by this way. After today, the name of Lord Lang will surely spread in the capital. !"

After Shen Zhezi heard the words, he couldn't help but smile in his heart. Even if he didn't understand Buddhism, he felt that the profound attainments of Zhu Dharma were really hard to say how profound. Probably because of his own family background, he developed a good metaphysics, and then he quoted Buddhist scriptures by analogy. , the conversation will give people a refreshing feeling.But this kind of Buddhist attainment that is completely attached to metaphysics is completely illusory and disillusioned. It can only provide people with a set of theories that escape reality and become ineffective, which is not very brilliant.

In the final analysis, after all, he is not very interested in this set of Buddhist theories. Even if he admires some eminent monks in his heart, it is only for the conduct of this person, not for that set of theories.As for Zhu Fashen, he was obviously not included in this list.

This type of so-called eminent monk has a particularly annoying appearance, wandering among the rich and powerful, and adopting the strengths of other families just to promote the style of talking.Even those who truly believe in Buddhism cannot agree with the current trend: "Ru Cao diverts Buddhism, not for sincerity, but for vanity!"

There are many kings in shallow water, and the more troubled the world is, the more hypocritical and deceitful people are wandering around the world, inviting names and money.Just like this Zhu Fashen, who satirizes people abroad and travels to rich families, this gentleman regards you as a rich family, and I see him as a tent.But to be honest, tent houses are the most indispensable thing in this era. How many houses has he been to?Pointing at a deer as a horse, sophistry and pretending, Shen Zhezi did not scold him for being blind and delusional, which is rare and polite, and he also saved a little face for the other party.

But after this incident, when Zhu Fashen saw Shen Zhezi in Jiankang City in the future, he probably had to avoid a place in a detour.Even if there is dissatisfaction in my heart, I dare not say it out of my mouth, otherwise I will slap myself and lose my tolerance.

After leaving, Shen Zhezi was no longer in the mood to visit the garden, but since there was no one else around, he was afraid of getting along with Yu Tiao, so he walked into a small pavilion by the pond to sit quietly.Occasionally, people who pass by here will have a strange look on their faces, or they will walk around here, or point and point in the distance, and few people will come forward to say hello and say a few words, and Shen Zhezi is also very happy.

After sitting like this for about half an hour, when it was almost evening in the afternoon, Yun Zhifu, the servant girl of the palace who had disappeared before, walked around again. After entering the pavilion, she first apologized repeatedly, and then said: "The king is already waiting in the palace." , please come with me."

Hearing this, Shen Zhezi and Yu Tiao got up and followed Yun Zhi to the main hall.Along the way, I also met other people who were going to the main hall, but because of the previous incident, their attitude towards Shen Zhezi was unavoidably a little alienated and indifferent.Shen Zhezi hadn't planned to win the favor of people in this place where overseas Chinese gathered, so he didn't take it too seriously. It made others feel uncomfortable, but he still had no words to criticize. No matter what, he shouldn't feel depressed.

Entering the main hall again, Shen Zhezi saw that there was a new layout in the hall. Some useless furnishings had been removed, but there were nearly a hundred seats in the spacious hall.There was also a young man in a royal robe sitting on the couch that was originally covered by a screen in the palace. He should be today's protagonist, the King of the East China Sea.

There were already people sitting in the first few seats, either Dai Miao, an important official from the Taiwan Province who was born in Yuefu, or a famous person like Yang Chen.The seats of the Wang family brothers were also closer to the front. Seeing Shen Zhezi walking into the hall, their faces became gloomy again, as if I had died.

"Please take your seats, both of you."

The maid Yun Zhi didn't talk much at the moment, she led Shen Zhezi and Yu Tiao to the seat next to the Wang brothers.

Seeing this arrangement, Shen Zhezi was slightly astonished, and then looked at the King of the East China Sea in the hall, and saw the King of the East China Sea watching him, with a gentle expression, which seemed to be kind, which surprised Shen Zhezi a little.Naturally, it was impossible to hide the previous turmoil from the master, but Shen Zhezi's performance was ostentatious, but if he could win the favor of the King of the East China Sea, it would be somewhat impossible.

Although a little strange in his heart, Shen Zhezi simply sat down on the table, and as soon as he sat down, he heard Wang Biaozhi who was next to him snorted coldly, which seemed extremely displeased.At this time, Shen Zhezi became indifferent, and smiled at the Wang family brothers, with a magnanimous demeanor.

There are many guests coming this time, but only a small part of them are able to enter the palace and be personally received by the King of the East China Sea.Others were either difficult to enter, or didn't care about it at all. For example, Yu Yi, the youngest member of the Yu family who arrived earlier than Shen Zhezi and the others, had wandered off somewhere, and Shen Zhezi had never seen him at all.

When everyone was seated, the King of Donghai laughed and said a few words in the hall, and then ordered people to pass the meal.Not long after, many servants and maids came from outside the hall, shuttled between the seats, and served meals, drinks, cheese and so on.

Nowadays, the food tastes of the north and the south are still relatively large. The northerners eat roasted meat with pasta, and the southerners eat rice soup with fish.Shen Zhezi is not picky about the staple food, anyway, he is a little hungry, but he is really a little incapable of accepting the drink buttermilk, the smell is a little strong, too oily, and he just tasted it.

Wang Biaozhi looked at Shen Zhezi frequently at the table, and finally couldn't bear to sneer: "Can raccoon dogs get used to northern food?"

Shen Zhezi sneered after hearing the words: "The Taibao also wants to write Wu dialect skillfully. What's so strange about the southerners eating the northern ones?"

"Because you are also matched with the Taibao?" Wang Biaozhi suddenly showed disdain.

"Peaches and plums don't talk about their own way, and those with lofty ideals follow the footsteps of the sages. As for the household guard dogs, they are used to barking in the courtyard. It is rare and strange."

Shen Zhezi replied with a sneer.

When the Wang brothers heard this, they all looked ashamed and annoyed, but they had to admit that it was really difficult to gain the upper hand in terms of words, so they just looked at each other coldly at the table.

Now that he has been purified, Shen Zhezi doesn't bother to pay attention to these people, the most important thing is to fill his stomach.There was no twists and turns in the meal, but just after putting down the tableware, Yun Zhi, the maid behind him, whispered in his ear: "If the meal is over, sir, can you leave the table for a while, I have a nobleman to invite you."

　The status of Prajna theory in Buddhism is not enough for the author to evaluate, but in the era of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, it was indeed a prominent school of Buddhism.The eminent monks Zhu Fashen and Zhi Daolin of this period all practiced Prajna, and even Shi Dao'an, who had a great influence on later generations, also talked more about Prajna. . .Such is the custom. . .As for the more detailed factions and the like, the in-depth description is really insufficient. . .Fortunately, the purpose of this article is not to save people from becoming Buddhas, and I am sorry for the mistakes and omissions in the description. .

　　
　
(End of this chapter)