Chapter 260 Argument
Mingyue of the Great Song Dynasty http://www./0_1/ The latest work of the great master Xiangnan Xiaoxiaosheng! Qiu Ming and Jie Chi have also traveled to many places during this period, but what surprised Qiu Ming was that he saw too many temples, including monks and nuns, but he did not see a Taoist temple.
He asked them, was there only one belief in Buddhism in this world? The three of them looked at Qiu Ming with a strange look at Buddhism. Buddhism is so good and they don’t believe in Buddhism, so what do they believe in?
The three people seemed to be suspicious of Qiu Ming as if they had become a demon.
Qiu Ming also learned in detail that it is not that the Buddhist concepts in this world are not good. In fact, most of the Buddhist concepts in this world are in line with Qiu Ming’s three views, such as guiding people to be good, sowing causes and getting results, such as keeping precepts, forbearing humiliation, diligence, etc.
Moreover, Buddhism in this world often shows miracles, just like the incarnation projection of Guanyin Bodhisattva seen by Qiu Ming, there are many Buddhas, Ming Wangs, Bodhisattvas, etc. who will bring down miracles to solve some problems for the people, but there is some meaning that the greater the ability, the greater the responsibility.
But there are some ideas that Qiu Ming does not agree with. For example, abstinence, such as thinking that people are born full of suffering, such as dependent origination and emptiness, everything is empty, etc.
Of course, these are fundamental conflicts of ideas and are not too big. Qiu Ming did not try to reverse the entire Buddhist doctrine with his own strength.
In Qiu Ming's view, Buddhism and Taoism are all methods of practice. All three thousand great ways can achieve enlightenment, and each sect has its own advantages.
He practiced the secret techniques of Buddhism, the secret techniques of Taoism, and even the family-born martial arts of body refining, neither Tao nor Buddha.
Qiu Ming did not like Taoist sects and Buddhism to compete for faith and endless wars, but if there is only one sect in a world, even if there is a variety of sects, he would find it strange.
He heard that there were Taoism and other sects in this world, but it was not very prosperous. Today he finally met a Taoist priest, which made him very excited.
"What do you call fellow Taoist?" Qiu Ming used the name of Taoist sect, but he used Buddhist etiquette.
The Taoist priest on the opposite side was also a little surprised: "Which temple is the four Taoists from? I have something to do. I hope the four Taoists will solve my doubts."
Jie Chi widened his eyes and circled around the Taoist priest. Is this the Taoist priest? He had just heard of it, and he actually saw it alive today!
Avoiding greed and greed, he said directly: "Uncomfortable is the root of trouble. It is better to join my Buddhism and listen to the Buddha's teachings, and the confusion will naturally disappear."
The expression on the Taoist priest's face was very wonderful. I want to discuss the Tao with you. Before this, you just want me to give up the Taoist sect and join Buddhism?
Qiu Ming almost laughed out loud. It seemed that this Taoist priest had not figured out the situation. The Buddhist beliefs of these three people were very firm. In their hearts, Buddhism is everything.
"There is a pavilion three miles outside the city. Let's go there and sit there." Qiu Ming suggested. He wanted to hear what this Taoist priest could say in a while, and also wanted to hear how Jie Chi and the others would answer.
When we arrived at the pavilion, everyone sat down, and the Taoist priest nodded slightly: "I am the master of the road. Today, I passed by the precious land and found that Buddhism is very prosperous here."
The three people who are abstinent of greed all show a proud look and can save more people in the world. What a great merit. Buddhism should flourish.
"I heard from Buddhism that you should control your desires, because everything is empty, like a dream, illusion, bubble, so why should you practice Buddha?"
Since you say that everything is empty and false, why are you practicing Buddhism? Isn’t it a manifestation of desire?
"Practicing Buddha is to seek truth, to be able to see the world more clearly. My desire is to be a great wish, to have no suffering in the world, and to have no worries in life." The Abstinence replied quickly.
"Since everything is empty, then is it empty when you practice Buddha? Everything is a dream bubble, then are you a dream bubble? Is the Buddha also a dream bubble?"
"Bold, how can you slander the Buddha!" Jie said angrily.
"I am asking for advice. Just say it if you can't answer." Tong Gong's face was a little lustful, and I was stopped by me, right?
Abuse greed blocks Abuse chen: "Junior brother, don't make a fool of anger. All conditioned phenomena are like dreams, illusions, bubbles, and shadows, like dew and lightning. You should observe this way. This is to warn people not to be too attached. Many things will pass quickly, so don't be attached to appearances..."
Qiu Ming didn't care much about the debate between Aggar and Tong Gong, but when he listened carefully, he felt that he had gained a lot. Some things he didn't understand before now have new understandings.
The two debated for a long time, but no one could convince anyone. At this time, Tong Gong put away his underestimation, and the monk seemed to have some knowledge.
The heart of Abstinence was very shocked. This Taoist priest had such a high level of knowledge. It seemed that Taoism was not useless, and it seemed different from what he knew.
When these people were arguing, Jie Chen and Jie Chi would occasionally answer a few words, or even ask back a few questions. Only Qiu Ming did not say a word throughout the whole process, as if he was enjoying the debate competition.
Qiu Ming understood very well that the so-called question of seeking advice from Taoist priests was to refute the abstinence and they were speechless, so as to prove the wiseness of Taoism. They also meant the same thing, and they wanted to prove the wiseness of Buddhism. But in Qiu Ming's opinion, these were really too redundant.
It is not that the world is big and powerful, but for the people, whoever can bring them more benefits will believe in whom they believe. This is the simplest truth.
The final result of this debate was that everyone would go their own way, but this made Qiu Ming have some other thoughts. He wanted to go to another place to see what sect inheritance in this world.
"Jie Se, you really won't go back with us?" Jie Tian asked with a frown.
"Yes, Jie Se, let's go back together. It's been so long since you came out, don't you want Master Wuchen?" Jie Chen also said.
"No, your trip is over, mine is not yet. Jieniang, please explain to the master after you go back, and I will go back in a while."
When he was with Jie Chi and the other three, Qiu Ming felt that he was walking too slowly. They had only walked such a little road these geniuses. If he used Xiangyun to rush the road, the speed would be much faster.
"Okay, then remember to come back early." Jie Chi nodded. Not only did he feel safe, but he also knew that Qiu Ming's strength was much stronger than them.
"By the way, where are you going?"
Qiu Ming pointed to the east, and his eyes looked over: "I want to go over there and see the sea."
Not only did he want to go to a farther place, he also wanted to go to the sea to see if there are dragon clans in this world and whether there are four seas dragon palaces.
Chapter completed!