Chapter 76: The First Meeting of Xuanzang at Huasheng Temple
Chapter 76 Meeting Xuanzang for the first time in Huasheng Temple
In the thirteenth year of Zhenguan, on the third day of Jiaxu in the ninth month, on the good day of Guimao, Emperor Taizong, accompanied by hundreds of civil and military officials, rode in a phoenix chariot and a dragon chariot, leaving the Jinluan Palace and went to the temple to burn incense.
On this day, the entire Tang Dynasty paid attention to Huasheng Temple, and almost the entire world paid attention to this grand event, because it was the beginning of the entire journey to the West.
Because of the arrival of the Human Emperor, Huasheng Temple was filled with thousands of auspicious lights and thousands of auspicious lights covering the entire temple. Countless purple fortunes gathered together. Almost the entire heaven and earth's fortunes were brewing here, with streaks of purple or red fortunes.
The pillars soared straight into the sky. These were the princes and ministers. Among these masters of destiny, surrounded by dense purple air, a huge five-clawed golden dragon was dragging, showing a noble and majestic momentum.
Flags were fluttering all around. Countless forbidden troops lined up majestically. They were guarding Taizong and the civil and military ministers. From a distance, the majestic and evil aura seemed to have condensed into an invisible mass above the martial arts field. The huge aura was invisible to the naked eye. It was rolling over and over.
The aura protects Taizong and the Minister of Cultural Relics.
In front of the huge golden statue of Buddha in Huasheng Temple, Taizong looked majestic and only gave a faint salute. Other civil and military ministers also held incense to see him. Taizong is the current emperor of the Tang Dynasty and enjoys the luck of hundreds of millions of creatures in the Tang Dynasty. Although the Buddha is noble
On this occasion, he couldn't accept his great salute and pay homage. What's more, it was just a golden statue. If Taizong paid homage to him, the whole golden Buddha statue would probably collapse because it couldn't bear it.
Most of the other civil and military ministers were Confucian scholars, who said that gentlemen should respect ghosts and gods and keep them at a distance. The ritual of paying homage is only respect but no belief. Facing the golden statue of Buddha and many Buddha statues, Li Chong also followed the princes and bowed lightly, expressing
Respect.
After the salute was completed, everyone's attention was focused on the huge pulpit of Huasheng Temple. On the pulpit, there was an otherworldly figure, elegant and elegant, as if he was a banished immortal coming to the world. At the same time, he also exuded a touch of elegance.
Shows good Confucian cultivation.
This figure is the protagonist of the entire Journey to the West, the reincarnation of Jin Chanzi, Master Xuanzang. He is reciting Buddhist scriptures loudly and preaching on the pulpit with a majestic expression. At this time, he is wearing the cassock and tin staff given by Guanyin.
Wearing a brocade cassock, holding a tin staff in his hand, he was preaching scriptures. His whole body was glowing brightly, and countless colored lights condensed into tiny magic arrays, talismans, and seals. There were also countless phantoms of the Buddha hovering around him. It seemed like fairies were scattering flowers and stars were floating around.
Ups and downs. The scriptures resounded throughout the world, like an immortal Buddha coming to the world, showing the temperament of an immortal Buddha. For a time, the entire Huasheng Temple was filled with the sound of Buddha, and the light of Buddha shone everywhere.
Li Chong looked at Master Xuanzang from a distance and was shocked with affection. The image of the silly and verbose Tang Monk on TV was suddenly overturned. In his heart, he couldn't help but curse those screenwriters for being so random.
I can't help but admire in my heart, this kind of character is indeed the protagonist of Buddhist scriptures, and this person has been influenced by Buddhism since childhood, and also deeply influenced by Confucianism. His cultivation in Confucianism is not inferior to his cultivation in Buddhism, and because he grew up in the Confucian school of the Tang Dynasty
In the general atmosphere of the Tang Dynasty, some Confucian ethical concepts were also deeply rooted. This was also the reason why some great Confucian voices in the Tang Dynasty were less opposed.
Xuanzang, who was preaching the Dharma on the platform, and the monks who were accompanying him saw Taizong's arrival, and gradually stopped preaching and came together to pay their respects.
Xuanzang walked down from the podium step by step, his expression calm and calm, his eyes filled with a trace of understanding and calmness.
Li Chong, who was following Taizong, looked at Xuanzang who was getting closer. His expression was full of complexity. This man acted calmly and kept his distance. Although his eyes were calm and calm, there was a flash of light from time to time, which made Li Chong dare not
You should be underestimated. This person has not yet recovered his memory and cultivation from his previous life. How can anyone in the world dare to underestimate him because he has such charisma in just a few short years?
Moreover, on the road to the West, it is not easy for a person to control three men with monstrous fighting power and successfully complete the great mission of learning scriptures from the West with a mortal body.
There is this person, planned by Taizong. After he recovers his memory and cultivation in the future, he will definitely be able to protect the Tang Dynasty. Unfortunately, this person will definitely not belong to the Tang Dynasty. In the future, if he wants to gain merit on his journey to the West, he will probably have to be with this person.
There is a battle of wits and courage. And Li Chong would not leave the fate of Datang and himself to others.
Thinking of this, a monstrous fighting spirit arose in my heart. With such a person, how could the road to the West be lonely? Looking at Xuanzang, there was also monstrous ambition in his eyes.
Xuanzang, who was far away, quickly walked up to Taizong, with a calm expression mixed with a hint of respect, said the Buddha's name, and presented the "Ji Gu Bang" to Taizong.
Looking at Xuanzang who presented the inscription, Taizong looked majestic, and looked lightly at Master Xuanzang, whom he was about to worship. His expression did not reveal the slightest charm or meaning. He just smiled lightly and said to the monks.
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"You have upheld the sincerity of the elixir and must not neglect the Buddhist service. When your achievements are completed and everyone has their own blessings, I will reward you generously and I will never work in vain."
Just this faint smile immediately made all the monks feel like spring breeze, and they all thanked him profusely.
Even Xuanzang, who had a calm expression, was affected, and his expression changed a little. His bright eyes couldn't help but look at Taizong. He soon returned to normal.
"I have been a monk since I was a child and was raised by Buddhism. I have been connected with the Buddha since I was a child. I have read a lot of books since I was a child, but I like to study scriptures very much. I even vowed to dedicate everything to the Buddha. The only thing I have learned in my heart is the Buddha. Everything else is false.
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Thinking of this, Xuanzang's expression returned to normal, which made Taizong and Li Chong secretly admire.
As for Taizong's ability, perhaps only Li Chong knew about it. After Taizong accepted the thoughts of all the people, his way of being an emperor became more and more profound. His kindness was like a spring breeze, and his power was like coming to hell.
After thanking Taizong, Xuanzang continued to preach Buddhist scriptures. This brief contact made the three of them feel extraordinary. Looking at the solemn Xuanzang standing on the podium, both Taizong and Li Chong knew that the real drama was just now.
Beginning. Master Xuanzang, who is about to come to enlighten this world, is going to the West to obtain Buddhist scriptures.
At this time, Guanyin, who had received Taizong's permission to enter Chang'an City, had been quite frustrated these days. The huge Chang'an City gathered the fortune of the Tang Dynasty and sheltered the thoughts of hundreds of millions of people of the Tang Dynasty. There were countless great scholars living in seclusion in the city, and a group of
The unparalleled warrior is sitting in charge, and he is simply powerless to fight back. Once he shows a little bit of magic power, he will be questioned by a group of academicians of the Hanlin Academy who are silent and chaotic. These damn scholars obviously have no magic power, let alone strong strength.
But just by the awe-inspiring aura in his heart, he was able to suppress himself firmly in Chang'an City.
However, the Water and Land Conference was held today, and the Buddhist atmosphere in the city was slightly stronger. Confucianism was limited to regulations and could not suppress it deliberately. He could use his magic power. At the same time, he must make these corrupt Confucians look good. Feeling the talisman in his hand, Guanyin felt a little proud in his heart.
He said to Muzha who was beside him: "Today's water and land meeting, one seven after seven seven, that's it. Come with me to enlighten the golden cicada."
"Yes, Bodhisattva."
Hearing what Master Guanyin said, Mu Zha looked overjoyed. In the past few days, his dignified immortal has been suppressed and controlled by a group of ordinary people like ants. When he was furious in his heart, he could not solve it and could only sulk.
Now I am finally leaving here. When I go out, I must make these mortals look good.
The two of them soon arrived at Huasheng Temple. In the temple, the fairy sounds were loud and the Buddha's chants were loud. Looking at the appearance of Xuanzang, a virtuous and eminent monk, Guanyin Bodhisattva secretly smiled. He is indeed a person of my Buddha.
Looking at Guanyin and Muzha, Li Chong's heart moved. These two people are indeed here. Now they are waiting for you to enlighten Jin Chanzi and go to the West to learn Buddhist scriptures. Taizong and many ministers naturally knew this in their hearts, otherwise they would definitely not let them.
A group of monks came to cause trouble.
Guanyin slowly stood beside the Duobao Platform, looked at Master Xuanzang, and suddenly shouted loudly:
"Well, monk, you can only talk about Hinayana teachings, but can you talk about Mahayana?"
Xuanzang was overjoyed when he heard this, as if he had some feeling in his heart. His indifferent expression suddenly changed, and he immediately jumped off the stage, raised his hand to the Bodhisattva, and said: "Teacher, my disciple has lost his sight and committed many sins.
All the monks in front of me teach Hinayana teachings, but they don’t know what Mahayana teachings are like.”
The Bodhisattva said: "Your Hinayana teachings cannot save the dead, but can only lead them to pure worldliness and light. I have the Three Treasures of Mahayana Buddhism, which can transcend the dead and ascend to heaven, save people in trouble and escape suffering, cultivate a body of infinite life, and perform countless things."
There is no coming or going.”
Seeing Guanyin Bodhisattva's inquiry, Li Chong knew that the meat show was coming and watched quietly.
"Then Great Master, why are you disturbing my Buddhist affairs?"
Looking at Guanyin Bodhisattva, Taizong asked in a coercive voice. Although he already knew everything, Jin Chanzi is a mortal in this life, and to obtain the scriptures from the West, Jin Chanzi must have the sincerity of a mortal to obtain the true scriptures.
Only in this way can we spread the teachings and enlightenment of Buddhist scriptures. Otherwise, we only need to send one Buddhist power to save hundreds of millions of mortals. However, this also loses the meaning of Buddhist scriptures and will also lose great merit.