Fahai travels through Tang Sanzang

Fa Hai couldn't help thinking about the past. He had actually promised many people along the way that after learning the scriptures, he would visit their homes when he returned to Datang.

Thinking about it now, this promise was a bit hasty.

But it's man-made.

Fahai also believes that his mentor and apprentice can retire after a successful trip.

Jiuling Yuansheng brought the kindness of Taiyi to save the suffering Tianzun. Although this was beyond Fahai's expectations, it was still a good thing. Besides, Taiyi's saving the suffering Tianzun is more effective in the world. There has always been a great sage and great mercy. Great compassion and great wishes, seek the voice to feel, the reputation of saving the suffering.

Among the six princes in heaven, this one is the one who pays the most attention to the sufferings of the human world and is also the most friendly, so he frequently appears in the human world.It is also the incarnation of the god of the ten directions to save suffering. God vows to save all sentient beings, save humans and ghosts, and save all living beings.

When Wukong was making a fuss in the underworld, this guy might have been watching from the sidelines.

In addition to searching for voices and saving suffering in the human world, and saving the souls of the dead in the underworld, this Celestial Venerable also has the authority to assess the immortals in the heavens, which can be described as a high position.After learning the scriptures, Fa Hai will definitely pay a visit.

After the three disciples and grandchildren are able to practice independently and the alliance between Yuhua Prefecture and the Seven Mountains is on the right track, their affairs in Yuhua Prefecture can be regarded as temporarily over.

However, because it coincided with the Spring Festival of the first lunar month, Master Sanzang specially performed a few prayer rituals, and because of the promise he made when he entered the city, he specially lectured on Buddhism in various places in the city for a few days. After the seventh day, Fahai bid farewell to King Yuhua, The master and apprentice left Yuhua Prefecture and continued to go to Xitian Lingshan.

The five masters and apprentices left Yuhua City with a smooth journey, which is the so-called land of bliss.

Perhaps it was because of being in Yuhua City before, Bajie held back and said nothing, but now that he was far away from Yuhua City, Bajie asked, "It's strange to say, but it's rare that this Yuhua King is wise and wise. The common people live and work in peace and contentment, so why is the temple incense in Yuhua City not as prosperous as other counties?"

Of course, this one is not very prosperous, only relatively speaking.

After hearing Bajie's words, the Great Sage said casually, "I'm afraid it's because the people in Yuhua City are rich and stable that this is the case. How can ordinary people have such high demands? Life is already happy enough for them, but looking at the Three Realms, a place as healthy as Yuhua Prefecture is rare."

"Since this is the case, what else do the people want?" The Great Sage said with a smile: "The people have nothing to ask for, and they don't need to entrust their hearts to those gods and Buddhas who are enshrined in the temples, so the incense in the temples will naturally be slightly less."

Bajie listened to the elder brother's words, nodded again and again, and echoed: "That's right, when all beings in the three realms prayed to gods and worshiped Buddha, at first they just wanted to have a safe life and good weather. Now in Yuhua Prefecture, there are basically no shortage of these two things. The fairies who were neighbors are now allies."

Speaking of this, Ba Jie actually had another question in his mind, but he was too timid to say it out.

But all in all, what their master and apprentice have seen and heard in Yuhua State can be said to have swept away the haze since their master and apprentice entered Xizhou, and finally saw some light.

And the Great Sage is also more aware that, as Master said, what is wrong is not the Dharma, but those evil monks who use the name of Dharma to seek their own interests and ignorant the common people.

That said, who is in control of the Dharma matters.

In other words, the good and evil of those who practice scriptures really determine the ultimate direction of Buddhism.

The great sage has reflected on himself countless times. What would it be like if he was pressed behind the Five Elements Mountain and did not meet his master?
Listening to Bajie's unstoppable chatter; seeing Wujing's writing and drawing from time to time, and Xiao Bailong who walked twice as far as himself and others, and holding a nine-ring tin staff, determined to go to Lingshan to explore. The ultimate master, the great sage, became more and more reluctant.

He even somewhat selfishly hoped that this westward journey would never end, even if Bajie kept provoking him with "Bi Mawen" and "monkey suffering from plague"; Big, if you lose, you must win it back next time; let Xiao Bailong, who has been defeated repeatedly and never gives up, win himself once.
I hope that I can hear Master calling me "Wukong" every day.

And Lingshan is right in front of you.

The Great Sage has lived for more than 1000 years, and he is used to leaving the scene, so he has no choice but to leave and cherish.

After walking for a few days, there is another city in front of us. Since Xiaobailong entered Tianzhu, he often follows his master, unless he encounters dangerous mountains and rivers, he only goes to investigate. This is the place where people gather. , Master and apprentices have always entered together.

"This city is also strange. There is no flag on the top of the city. I really don't know where it is from a distance." The Great Sage withdrew his gaze and said to Master: "Master, let's find out when we get closer."

"good."

The masters and apprentices ran forward all the way through the city, and when they reached the Guandong Chamber outside the city, they saw the teahouses and wine shops on both sides making noise, and the rice market and oil depots were bustling.

There are people outside Yuhua Prefecture who are waiting for Master Sanzang and his party to welcome them. In fact, Jinping Mansion is not much different. The fact that the three disciples were teachers, and later openly formed an alliance with the Lion King of Seven Mountains has already spread.

After all, if Fa Hai stayed in Yuhua State for a few more days, it would be enough for these things to spread to Jinping Mansion.

The rangers and prodigal sons in the street saw the appearance of the master and the disciples, and they shouted anxiously: "Master Sanzang is here!"

"Master Sanzang is here!"

It attracted everyone to look at it together. They had heard that Master Sanzang and Xiaobailong were handsome, but the other three disciples were very ugly.

The mahatma with a hairy face and thunderous mouth, Bajie with a long nose and big ears, and Wujing with a black face like a Rakshasa also opened their eyes.

Dharma Master Sanzang and his party spread their good reputation, and they are not afraid when they see it. Besides, Jinping Mansion is a land facing the Buddha, and they also respect the master and disciple Sanzang who came from the east. Everyone just watched and greeted and saluted, although There were crowds of people vying for a look, but they didn't crowd up directly like they did outside Yuhua State.

The journey was smooth, passing through several alleys, but before the gate of the city was reached, an old monk greeted him.

"Amitabha." The old monk took a step forward and said, "Master, go slowly, the old monk is here to welcome you."

"Amitabha." Fa Hai also stepped forward to salute.

The two exchanged dharma names, which is considered to be acquaintances.

There is a monk waiting here, it must be a place to stay and rest in the Buddhist temple, Fa Hai and others did not refuse, so they followed the old monk.

Outside the city gate, there is a mountain gate with the word Ciyun Temple on it.

And this old monk is the abbot and elder of this Ciyun Temple. He heard that Master Sanzang is coming, so he waited here specially to let Master Sanzang welcome into the temple.

After entering the temple, I saw the magnificent Zhenlou and the towering throne.Outside the high clouds in the Buddhist pavilion, the monks' room is quiet and full of pilgrims coming and going in the midst of the moon. There is also the buzzing of the Buddhist bell, and the sound of monks chanting scriptures can be heard from time to time.

The old monk invited Master Sanzang and his party to the main hall, and after walking a few steps, he said, "Master is indeed a Chinese figure."

Then he bowed to Master Tripitaka.

Fahai didn't understand, so he helped the old monk up and asked, "Why did the master make such a big gift?"

Several disciples also felt strange, and the Great Sage even asked: "Could it be that you have some grievances here, and you want my master to be the master for you?"

The words of the great sage also shocked the old monk, and he quickly explained: "Everyone doesn't know, my place is different from other places. People who are kind, read scriptures and recite Buddha, all hope to practice to be reborn in China. Now I see the master The rich clothes and hats are indeed cultivated in the previous life, so they can be used for this, so there is no grievance in worshiping now."

When the Great Sage heard this, he was immediately happy. If you want to say that, you are right.

My master's previous life was Jin Chanzi, and Jin Chanzi was the second disciple of the Buddha. Even the reincarnation of the second disciple of the Buddha went to the Tang Dynasty, which shows that China is indeed. Ah?
Just as the Great Sage was thinking about it, he was taken aback for a moment, and said to himself: "Since the monks want to go to China to reincarnate, why do you ask Master to come to this spiritual mountain to learn scriptures?"

Although Fa Hai felt a slight turmoil when he heard this, he didn't feel that there was anything wrong. Isn't it natural and right to want to reincarnate Zhonghua?
In his view, the Central Plains China is where the orthodoxy of the human race lies.

It's just that the Buddhist realm of Xizhou has been separated from the Central Plains for a long time, so it gradually cut off contact.

But at this moment, he still said a few words modestly, "Amitabha, what's the use of poor monks and ordinary monks?"

As he spoke, he also complimented the old monk: "It seems that the master of the hospital is here to rest and relax, which is a blessing."

While speaking, the old monk had already led Master Sanzang into the main hall, and the master and disciples worshiped the Buddha statue as usual Wu Kong saw that the master's face was not right, and wanted to ask questions, but seeing that the master had restrained himself, he kept his expression calm at the moment , I will not mention it for the time being.

I secretly operated a pair of piercing eyes, and began to see what was wrong in this temple.

"I have heard about several masters and elders in my temple for a long time. I wonder if I can let the monks in the temple come to meet them?"

After being seated, the old monk asked Master Sanzang a question.

"It's all right." Fa Hai nodded in response, and said, "If there are still monks who want to discuss Buddhism with poor monks, that would be even better."

"Amitabha." The old monk quickly waved his hand: "Since the master entered Tianzhu, he has won many battles and won many battles along the way. This temple is willing to be inferior, and he dare not ask for trouble when discussing Buddhism, but there are indeed some problems in the Buddhist scriptures. I want to ask the master Please feel free to give me some pointers when the time comes to clarify.”

"The head of the temple is serious." Fa Hai saw that the head of the temple did not have the heart to win, so he naturally would not force it. He is not only good at fighting with others on Buddhism, but also knows how to communicate with each other.

As soon as the monks entered the main hall, they sat down cross-legged after paying respects to Master Sanzang.

At this time, Fa Hai wanted to ask the old headmaster: "I was in a hurry just now, and I forgot to ask where your place is?"

The old monk: "I am here in Tianzhu Foreign County, and Jinping Prefecture is also."

Bajie asked casually: "Master, how far is this residence from Lingshan?"

As soon as the words came out, everyone looked at the old monk. After thinking for a while, the old monk said, "This Jinping Mansion is two thousand miles away from the capital. I know it because I walked by it. But go west. To Lingshan, the monks in my monastery have not walked, so I really don’t know how far there is to go, so I dare not speak nonsense.”

After everyone said a few more words, the dish was already set up.

After finishing the fasting meal, all the monks in the temple lamented Bajie's large appetite, and said one after another: "Fortunately, we prepared more, but even so, it is almost not enough."

Bajie listened to the words in his heart: What do you know?My old pig just said that it is good to eat, do you think you are full?Let alone eat until you can't eat anymore
But the master said that the food should be [-]% full, and this time is enough. If there is more, Bajie can only enjoy it together in the spirit of not wasting.

"Master, please stay in this temple for a few more days." The old monk bowed to Master Sanzang again, and said with a smile: "Firstly, we can ask Master about Buddhism; secondly, it will be the Lantern Festival soon, Master and several elders You might as well go to Fucheng to have a look."

"Oh?" Fa Hai asked with a smile: "When I entered the city, I saw lanterns and festoons. It turns out that your place also celebrates the Lantern Festival? The poor monk also said that only my Tang Dynasty has this custom."

"Amitabha." The old monk chanted the Buddha's name. "This is a custom passed down from ancient times. Every year during the Shangyuan Festival, lanterns and festoons are decorated everywhere, and the music and flute are played all night. It has not declined."

"Today is the thirteenth day of the first lunar month. I will test the lamps at night. The fifteenth day of the next day will last until the eighteenth nine. It is a good thing for my family to turn off the lights. The prefect of this house loves the people. All places are brightly lit, and there is a Later on the Golden Lantern Bridge, the mage and a few eminent disciples might as well follow the old man to the city to see the peace and prosperity of our Jinping Mansion."

Is Jinping Mansion peaceful?

If this is the case, it is naturally peaceful, and the happiness of the people here seems to be almost the same as that in Yuhua Prefecture.

But at the moment in the wing room, Bajie said: "Master, I think this Jinping Mansion is not so peaceful."

"Oh?" Fa Hai asked Ba Jie with a smile, "Where did this word come from?"

"The disciple just said it casually. When I was in Yuhua State before, the incense in the Buddhist temple was not as prosperous as it is here. Brother Monkey said that if the people live well, naturally they will not come to worship Buddha, but here. " Bajie paused, then scratched his head again: "I can't tell the truth, but I always feel that something is not right."

"It's nothing more than that the government in Yuhua Prefecture is well-organized and the people are harmonious. Even if there is no blessing from the gods and Buddhas, the weather is still smooth and the people are rich." The Great Sage continued Bajie's words and said: "And here should be the people who offer prayers to have the blessings of the gods and Buddhas. If One day, I am afraid that if the worship is cut off, there will be no such grand scene."

"You idiot." The Great Sage glared at Bajie at this point, "You are clear in your heart, but your mouth is soft."

Bajie smiled foolishly: "Isn't it that our old pig is not as strong as Brother Monkey?"

In the past, when he was outside Tianzhu, Bajie was still open-mouthed from time to time, but now he has become a bit obedient and very sensible after entering Tianzhu.

This sentence directly coaxed the great sage to lose his temper, and the great sage said to the master: "Master, just now the disciples look at it with the eyes of the Dharma, and it seems very strange to see the filth on the body of the Buddha Jin in this temple."