Chapter 1217 Back to Jinling City
"Are these ten scriptures the most classic scriptures in Mahayana Buddhism?" Tang Monk asked happily while holding the ten scriptures.
"That's not the case. If you have studied Buddhist scriptures, you should know that there is no single most classic Buddhist scripture. There are only differences in the content of the scriptures."
"These ten sutras almost summarize all the Buddha's ideas in Mahayana Buddhism. They are quite comprehensive. It does not mean that they are the most classic."
"The same classic Buddhist scriptures as theirs include the "Middle Way", "Yogi Dilu", "Buddha Speaks of Amitabha Sutra", etc. These are all classic scriptures in the Mahayana Buddhist scriptures, but these scriptures are different from the ten in your hand.
The scriptures are all somewhat similar, so I didn’t give them to you." The abbot explained.
"The poor monk is confused. The poor monk is happy and confused. He didn't realize this. Thank you, abbot, for your guidance." Tang Monk said with shame.
"It doesn't matter. When the poor monk first saw Mahayana Buddhism, he was just as confused as you. Everyone has this side." The abbot said with a smile.
"I'm ashamed, poor monk." Tang Monk said still a little ashamed.
"Okay, now that I have given you the scriptures, do you want to study in my temple or go where you want to go?" the abbot asked.
"Why is this poor monk so embarrassed to take the scriptures from your temple? I can just copy them down later." Tang Monk said quickly.
"As for the place where the poor monk wants to study Buddhist scriptures, our master and disciple have already discussed it. It is in Jinling City. It is always inconvenient to be in your temple, so the poor monk will not disturb your temple."
"It doesn't matter, you just have to make your decision. But you can take the scriptures. I have backups of these scriptures in the temple, so you don't need to waste your time." The abbot said without caring.
"That's so embarrassing." Tang Seng said embarrassedly.
"It's okay. There isn't much else in the temple, but there are many scriptures." The abbot said with a smile.
Tang Monk understood that this sentence was correct. In addition to important scriptures, many other monks had the habit of copying scriptures.
Since the abbot said this, Tang Seng was not polite.
"Thank you very much, abbot. Now the poor monk has got the scriptures. It's still not too late, so the poor monk will leave first." Tang Monk said goodbye.
The abbot knew Tang Seng's time problem and her eagerness to study the scriptures, so he had no intention of stopping Tang Seng.
"Okay, I wish you a safe journey."
Soon, Tang Monk and his disciples left Jinling Temple and embarked on their journey to Jinling City.
It took Tang Seng and his apprentice two and a half months to return to Jinling City.
Mainly because Tang Monk began to study the scriptures given by the abbot along the way, which caused their walking speed to slow down.
However, the good news is that Tang Seng's talent for Buddhism is indeed good. Along the way, Tang Seng has thoroughly read "The Theory of Photography and Mahayana".
It is almost understood, which means that Tang Seng has basically understood this book.
Only then did Sun Wukong and others truly see Tang Monk’s talent in Buddhist scriptures. This was a terrifying talent.
Sun Wukong may not have a clear understanding of these things, but Zhu Bajie and the others know the horror of trying to understand a scripture.
When Zhu Bajie and the others were studying Taoist scriptures, it took them decades or hundreds of years to scratch each scripture before they could fully understand it.
But Tang Seng has only spent two and a half months now, and he is still on a bumpy road.
If Tang Seng was given some quiet time, it might only take two months or even less than two months to thoroughly understand "The Theory of Photography and Mahayana".
This is a very terrifying learning talent, and it is also a talent that others cannot copy.
Back at Jinling City, Zhu Bajie had already taken the first step and rented a quiet courtyard in Jinling City.
As soon as he returned to this quiet courtyard, Tang Monk returned to his meditation room and directly studied the Mahayana Buddhist scriptures, ignoring Sun Wukong and others.
Sun Wukong and others did not blame Tang Seng. They knew the importance of Tang Seng's mission, but they still couldn't help but sigh.
"No wonder the person who learned the scriptures was the master. No wonder the master, even ten years old, could see all the mountains at a glance at the water and land ceremony!" Zhu Bajie sighed.
Even though this happened around him, Zhu Bajie couldn't help but sigh.
"That's right, if Buddhism had a few more figures like this, it would be impossible for them not to prosper!" Wu Ming also said.
"You are overthinking. Only in this calamity can someone like Master exist. It is impossible for others to have talents like Master." Zhu Bajie retorted directly without even thinking about it.
"I also know that the appearance of such a character represents the birth of an era, which is rare!" Wu Ming said.
"Master's becoming a Buddha is certain, even though I don't know whether he can become a saint by then!" Sha Wujing suddenly asked at this time.
"It's very difficult. Even though Master's talent in Buddhist scriptures is very outstanding, I feel very uncertain about Master's desire to become a saint. After all, becoming a saint is extremely difficult." Zhu Bajie shook his head and said.
"I also think it will be difficult for Master to become a saint. If Master cannot become a saint during this tribulation, it will be even more difficult for him to become a saint in the future."
"But Master is just a mortal now. What we are doing now is just promoting Buddhism and Buddhist scriptures. Master is just a figure on the surface. He may have gained a lot of merit, but it is absolutely impossible to become a saint." Wu Ming said.
"Wu Ming is right. After this calamity, Master will only be in the early stage of quasi-sage at most, or even the peak of Daluo Jinxian. It is absolutely impossible to become a saint." Zhu Bajie also said.
Sun Wukong on the side did not participate in the discussion between Zhu Bajie and the other three, and he had nothing to say about this.
Sun Wukong didn't want to discuss it, but Zhu Bajie and others didn't want to let Sun Wukong go, so Zhu Bajie asked.
"Brother Monkey, what do you think?"
"I don't have any opinion. Whether it is Daluo Jinxian or Quasi-sage, if Master reaches that state, it is Master's creation. As for becoming a saint? I have not become a saint. I don't know how difficult it is to become a saint, so I won't make any comments."
Sun Wukong said calmly.
"Brother Monkey, I think you should pay more attention to it. The difficulty of becoming a saint can be imagined. Now in the ancient world, there are tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands of quasi-sages, but they don't think they can become a saint, which shows how difficult it is to become a saint.
, also illustrates the power and importance of saints.”
"These are still very important to you, Brother Monkey." Zhu Bajie said cautiously.
Sun Wukong understood that Zhu Bajie was implicitly reminding Sun Wukong of the power of the saint, and hoped that Sun Wukong would not make any amazing moves by then!
Sun Wukong just smiled and did not answer Zhu Bajie. Instead, he looked in the direction of Mount Sumeru, not knowing what he was thinking.
Seeing that Sun Wukong did not answer him, Zhu Bajie was not angry. He did not expect Sun Wukong to give up his hatred of Buddhism.
"Master is in retreat now. It won't take a short time. I won't bother you here. I'll go out for a walk." After Zhu Bajie finished speaking, he left.
Sun Wukong and others all know Zhu Bajie's character, and his departure was expected by the three of them.
"Senior Brother, Fourth Junior Brother, if you want to go out, you can go out. Master, just have me here." Sha Wujing continued to perform his duties loyally as always.
"Then Senior Brother Laosan is here. I also want to go out and have some fun." Wu Ming said happily and left immediately.
"There's no need for me. I'll tell you when I want to go out." Sun Wukong refused.
"Okay then." Sha Wujing said.
All of a sudden, Tang Seng and his apprentice were missing two people as soon as they arrived in Jinling City.
Chapter completed!