Fahai travels through Tang Sanzang

No wonder Fa Hai told them to be gentle.

One is that they are ugly, and the other is that they have criminal records.

Of course, they didn't take the initiative to cause trouble in those times. After all, those who debated with them were not the eminent monks of this temple.

The verbal kung fu of people in the Buddhist sect is one of the best in the three realms, and there will always be some people who are not enough in practice and can't help but say a few words.

However, among the great saints, you respect me one foot, and the master who respects you one foot must teach them an unforgettable lesson.

It just so happened that the Zen monk in front of him seemed to be high-spirited. If he refused to admit defeat for a while, there might be a disaster.

However, Fa Hai only asked a few disciples to be more gentle, and did not impose too many restrictions on them.

After all, several disciples have been taught by him for more than ten years, and they also know how to measure.

More importantly, mana and force are meant to make those restless listen to people's reasoning honestly.

If not, how did Confucius preach?

How does a bodhisattva practice compassion in the three realms?

How could he, Fahai, have traveled through thousands of mountains and rivers?
The visitor is the guest.

Not to mention Master Sanzang, who is famous in the three realms of the Eastern Land, even ordinary Buddhist believers, even travelers who pass by here, his Buddhist temple will not reject them.

Barren mountains and ten directions live forever, and everyone can rejoice, just like that.

Although it is decided to debate the scriptures and discuss the Buddha, it is not necessary to set up a battle just after entering the door. It was also after seeing the figure of Master Sanzang in person and having a face-to-face conversation that the Zen monk realized that the rumors he had heard were false. The native monk is not that kind of domineering figure, and he clearly has gentleness and self-cultivation.

Even though he was the first to speak rudely, Master Sanzang was still calm as usual, which made him a little uncomfortable, and he felt that it was really not the way to treat guests by using this method of preempting others.

Hearing that their master and apprentice had already had their fast meal, they invited them directly into the guest room, and after putting down their salutes, they went to see the abbot, the master.

On the road.

"You idiot, why do you keep walking with your head down?" The Great Sage obviously asked knowingly.

Bajie was taken aback for a moment, and then realized that he had lost his composure, so he gave a coy smile, touched his head and said, "I'm laughing, I'm laughing."

It is also because Master Sanzang's reputation is too great. Knowing that they entered the temple, whether the temple is large or small, regardless of the permanent residence, the couch, the elders, and the traveling children, they will find them one by one, and even some pilgrims will follow. join in the fun.

The Zen master wanted to let the monks retreat, but was stopped by Master Sanzang: "The poor monk is not a rare person, and he has some bad reputation, how dare he be arrogant? All the monks are here. At that time, it is appropriate to talk about Buddhism with the abbot. Speaking freely and discussing Buddhism, the most important thing is to communicate, not to win or lose."

The vastness of Buddhism, the individual has his own understanding, and there are naturally thousands of conditions in the world. Where is the immutable thing?
For Fahai, the realm of Buddhism may be deep or shallow, but there is no right or wrong in itself. It is just that monks often misinterpret the original meaning of Buddhism and go astray.

It's like when he was teaching the Dharma to several disciples, except for Wujing, he never taught Wukong and others the method of Tantric Buddhism. The method is fierce and strange, even if Fa Hai himself can control it, it is not easy. These few temperaments are not safe to learn the method of esoteric Buddhism, which can be said to be harmful and useless.

On the contrary, Zen Buddhism, which focuses on understanding, is more suitable for them.

"Amitabha." The Zen monk said from the side, "I think you all know the origin of our temple."

"I just read it in the classics, but I don't know if I have reached the real world."

"That's not true." The Zen monk said: "This temple was originally given to the Guyuan Temple by the Shewei Kingdom, also known as the Gion Temple. Because it was for the lonely elders to invite Buddha to lecture, the gold bricks were used to lay the ground, and it was renamed today. .But the current place is already a rebuilt temple, which has inherited the former name. There is also the Gion foundation site behind the temple. In recent years, if it rains heavily, gold and silver pearls can be dripped out, and those who are lucky can pick them up. .”

After hearing this, Bajie asked curiously, "Why rebuild?"

"Amitabha." The Zen monk said, "Human nature is greedy. What do you think of this large Buddhist temple covered with gold bricks?"

Everyone stopped talking, it can be seen that behind the extravagant cover recorded in the text, there are also unknown blood and tears behind it.

Not long after, a group of people passed through the corridor Xiangji and entered the abbot. The abbot was still respecting an old courtyard master. Fa Hai only saw him for the first time. secretly happy.

After the meeting ceremony, the host and guest sit down.

The monks who followed also entered the main hall together, and it was only at this moment that they formally bowed to Master Sanzang.

After some pleasantries, the old headmaster smiled at Master Sanzang and said, "Actually, our monastery has to thank Master Sanzang."

"Dare to ask the details?"

"This mountain is called Baijiao Mountain, because there are many centipedes in the mountain, and the mountain stretches like a big centipede lying on a plate. But it has always been a Taiping mountain. The old centipede has become a spirit and often hurts people on the road. Although it is not fatal, people dare not go because there is a cock crowing pass at the foot of the mountain, but when the cock crows, the centipede retreats and can pass through people."

Xiao Bailong felt strange when he heard this, and said to himself: "When I explored the mountain, although I saw a few big centipedes, I never saw a fine centipede in the mountain?"

Sure enough, I heard the old monk explaining his confusion: "But some time ago, it was suddenly spread that Master Sanzang's prestige of subjugating demons came here, and this mountain is the only way for the master to go to Lingshan in the west. The old centipede became a spirit, so he abandoned the mountain and fled."

"However, the merchants who come and go still follow the old habit. When they come late, they stay overnight in our temple and wait for the cock to crow."

"Amitabha." After hearing the old monk's explanation, Fa Hai frowned a little, and said with a little worry: "Once this monster goes away, I don't know how many people will be harmed on the way."

"Mage don't need to worry." The old monk quickly said: "It is rumored that these goblins met Hui'an Walker not long after they left the mountain. Dedicated to the Bodhisattva."

So that's the case, since it was sent to the South China Sea, it's fine.

It seems that the heels and feet of these centipedes are also quite extraordinary.

Perhaps they were able to become refined because of the influence of the Buddha's lectures back then.

It is also rare to meet an eminent monk from China. The old headmaster is in a good mood today and talks a lot. Originally, the monks were worried about his health, but now seeing the old headmaster's more energetic spirit, he is even more worried. up.

Especially the Zen monk who brought Master Sanzang and others in. He was adopted by the old homeowner since he was a child. He has deep feelings for him, and he is afraid that the old homeowner will take over for a while, and after discussing Buddhism with Master Sanzang, he will pass away.

This is actually one of the reasons why the monks in the temple were slightly hostile towards Master Sanzang at first.

Fa Hai saw them now, and more or less understood that their worries were just looking at them with Fa Hai's eyes.

Of course, if there were not so many records in the book of life and death, they would die early.

Or...according to the Buddhist teachings of the old monk, after death, he will not enter the underworld, but will go to the Western Paradise of Ultimate Bliss to enjoy blessings.

Then there is the time of discussing Buddhism that makes people nervous.

Different from the imaginary swords and swords, the two eminent monks, Master Sanzang and Master Sanzang, can see the lotus flower with their tongues, and the Buddha's voice is thick and heavy, hanging in everyone's heart one by one.

They also finally knew why Master Sanzang was called a divine monk. The word eminent monk was not enough to describe his realm of Buddhism.

Although the old master had already gained a deep enough understanding of the Mahayana teachings, he was still willing to bow down when facing Master Sanzang.

As Master Sanzang said, this time the Dharma competition is not about winning or losing, but about the collision and exchange of Eastern and Western Dharma, which will eventually form a trend of integration.

The Buddha-nature emanating from those golden lotuses of the Buddha Dharma surrounded the two of them at this moment.

The Zen monk could see clearly that the Buddha's energy had entered the master's body, and it seemed that the old body of the master was gradually supported. The original gray beard was also slightly stained with ink; the bent body also showed signs of straightening. .Saggy skin also regains its radiance.

In particular, he saw that the Buddha light that was supposed to flow into Master Sanzang's body was also transported into Master's body under the guidance of Master Sanzang.
At this point, the Zen monk is even more sincerely convinced of Master Sanzang.

I also repent for my previous villainous heart.

My heart said: When debating scriptures with several disciples of Master Sanzang, let's maintain an equal situation.

It's no wonder he thought so, after all, no one believed how profound the Great Sage's Dharma would be.

Although Fa Hai said at the beginning that the monks in the temple can speak freely, but when the two of them opened their mouths, the monks next to them really couldn't get in their mouths, even the abbot showed timidity.

Maybe this disciple of the old master could say a few words, but because he had already agreed to debate the scriptures with the Great Sage and others, he naturally stopped talking now.

Here, Master Sanzang and the old master came to an end temporarily, and the Zen monk invited several people from the Great Sage to start debating the scriptures.

It was also what I saw just now, which made him change his mentality. His words were not aggressive, and the Great Sage would naturally not be angry.

Whether it is Master Sanzang or the old courtyard master, they are all very satisfied with such a scene.

but.
Cried.

The Zen monk was hit. He thought that the Dharma had been passed on by his master, but he was still defeated by the other party.

Although the scene seemed to end in a draw, Zen Monk knew very well that it was Elder Sha who showed mercy and supported him throughout the process, otherwise he would have suffered a crushing defeat.

But no matter what, this sutra debate is of great significance to the Zen monk. He has learned a lot. As Master Sanzang said before, Buddhism and scriptures, the more they debate, the more they understand.

The debate on Buddhist scriptures will always come to an end. Even though the monks are still full of ideas, it is getting late at this moment. Some monks have already heard some noises from their stomachs.

The old homeowner called on the eight precepts to eat the most joyful food, steamed buns, vegetarian dishes, and noodle soups. Everyone was amazed.

"I don't know how old the divine monk is? How can there be such a profound Dharma?" The old headmaster couldn't help asking Master Sanzang.

"Amitabha, the poor monk has spent 45 years in vain, how dare you ask the old master to honor his life?" Fa Hai also asked.

The old headmaster, who was obviously much younger, made a Buddhist ceremony to Fa Hai: "The idiotic monk is sixty years old, very ashamed."

The old master asked Master Sanzang some things about the Tang Dynasty. After Bajie finished his fast, he bowed to Master Sanzang again and said: "It is not supposed to work for the monk, but this matter has been embarrassing for a long time. , I don’t know what to do, just in time for the divine monk to come to ask for advice.”

"The old master just speaks."

The old headmaster thought for a while, and said: "Also invite the god monk, master and apprentice to come with me."

The old master stood up, held a bamboo stick, and asked Master Sanzang and his disciples to leave the hall. When he saw that the monks of the temple were still coming, he said, "You don't need to follow, just go away."

"Where is this going?" Bajie asked.

"Gion foundation site." The old homeowner replied.

Xiaobailong sent a voice transmission to his master: "Master, the strange things in the temple that the disciple mentioned before are here."

After hearing what Xiaobailong said, Fahai secretly became vigilant.

The old master led the crowd to the back door of the monastery, took out the key and opened the door wide. When everyone looked over, they saw that it was an open space with some gravel piled up at the foot of the wall.

"Reminiscing about Tannasu Data in the past, he once gave gold treasures to the poor. Gion has left a name through the ages. Where can the elders accompany Jueluo?"

Seeing this residual condition, Fa Hai felt emotional.

Just at this time, there was a sound of crying from the wind. Everyone was a man with good ears and eyesight. Moreover, Fa Hai had been reminded by Xiao Bailong beforehand. The difficulty that the Lord spoke of was the voice of mourning.

"This cry..." Bajie, who has always been the most emotional, rubbed his eyes suddenly, and said: "It's so sad, I feel so sad when I hear it, and I burst into tears along with it."

"Amitabha." The old master bowed heavily to Master Sanzang, and said, "It is precisely this difficult matter that has always been on my mind. My disciple is more than a hundred years old and has a little understanding of human affairs. Every time he is in meditation, he also sees After a few times, the sad things here, non-sage monks can't discern clearly, so I take the liberty to invite you here, and please forgive me."

"The old master is serious." Fa Hai was never afraid of trouble, and he was probably more afraid of not being able to solve the trouble than trouble coming to his door. "You might as well tell the whole story."

"Today in the old year, when I was in full bloom, I suddenly heard a gust of wind, and there was a sound of sorrow and resentment." The old master quickly explained to everyone, "When I was busy looking at the base of the garden, I saw that he was a beautiful and upright person. The daughter came out of nowhere."

"That crying sound is indeed the voice of a woman." Ba Ring pointed to the front and said, "Master, do you want to go and see first?"

"Elders, please come with me." The old courtyard master told the way while leading the way: "I asked her whose family she was? Why did she come here? She said she was the princess of the king of Tianzhu. Because Watching flowers under the moon, blown by the wind."

"Since you are a princess, why don't you send her back?" The Great Sage jumped to his side and said in a deep voice, "My old grandson sees that you are not a lustful person."

"Elder Sun doesn't know something. I have visited the country several times to inquire. But I haven't heard about the princess' disappearance. Now I, Princess Tianzhu, are planning to invite relatives."