Lin Fang knew very well how much effort Brother Hou had put in to become the direct disciple of his ancestor.
He read books day and night.
For an active monkey, this is simply a torture.
But Brother Monkey endured it. It was not that he was born with a good understanding of human nature and etiquette, but that he knew very well that if he wanted to become the direct disciple of the ancestor and return with the method of immortality, he would have to seize every opportunity.
He worked hard to become stronger and studied hard.
Just for today.
Lin Fang's mind started to heat up again, and he wanted to help Brother Monkey out of trouble.
But how could a little turtle like him get involved in such a high-end and classy topic?
Lin Fang also fell into deep thought.
In the end, he really came up with a way to break the situation.
Although he knew nothing about these advanced knowledge, he had read many novels in his previous life, many of which were fantasy novels, and the authors had elaborated on their understanding of Tao.
He can carry it directly.
Although many of the principles are superficial, they cannot be said to be wrong.
Lin Fang just happened to know a book that could explain the problems of Patriarch Bodhi in an eccentric way.
"Grandmaster, can I say something?"
Lin Fang suddenly spoke.
The two people present were stunned for a moment, and then turned their heads at the same time.
Brother Monkey looked at Lin Fang with some confusion. He didn't quite understand what he wanted to do when he suddenly spoke at this time.
However, Patriarch Bodhi’s eyes held some profound meaning.
"Then let's talk about it."
"Ahem." Lin Fang cleared his throat, then looked at Patriarch Bodhi confidently, pretending to be making some profound arguments, and he was so confident that he didn't want anything.
And his actions made both of them become serious.
Brother Monkey simply wanted to hear Lin Fang’s thoughts.
Patriarch Bodhi wanted to see what he wanted to do this time.
Lin Fang was full of momentum.
"Ancestor, my disciple feels that Buddha is the Tao."
This sentence, like a ground-breaking shock, echoed in the ears of the two of them. Such a bold and reckless act, forgetting the ancestors, confusing Buddhism and Taoism, shocked both of them.
Although Patriarch Bodhi is a fellow practitioner of Buddhism and Taoism.
But he has never made such an outrageous conclusion.
Both Lin Fang and Brother Hou felt the anger of Patriarch Bodhi, and both of them were a little uneasy.
Lin Xing already felt a little regretful.
But he didn't say anything.
Brother Monkey has helped him so much, he always wants to help.
Today's incident can be regarded as repaying a little favor to Brother Monkey.
And Brother Monkey is also worried about Lin Fang's safety.
Thinking that if the Patriarch did something in anger later, he would try his best to stop it, and at least keep Lin Fang safe.
But just when Patriarch Bodhi wanted to scold Lin Fang angrily.
But it suddenly occurred to him that he still hadn't figured out the details of this little turtle.
Could it be that there is some profound meaning in his words?
So Patriarch Bodhi suppressed the anger in his heart.
"Then please tell me in detail."
This sentence confused the two of them again.
Didn't get angry?
Lin Fang widened his mung bean eyes and looked at Patriarch Bodhi with confusion, wondering why he was so calm.
Even if you don't get angry, you shouldn't be so calm.
Seeing that he was in a daze, the Patriarch couldn't help but urge: "Please tell me your opinion."
Lin Fangfang came to his senses.
He quickly said: "Returning to my ancestor, I believe that Buddhism and Taoism have many similarities in doctrine, and both lead people to do good."
"But this doesn't mean that Buddha is the Tao."
Patriarch Bodhi then asked.
Lin Fang had already said this, so he stopped hiding it.
"What I said just now is just to express the interoperability between the two. The next words are the key."
"Grandmaster, what do you think of the relationship between Buddhism and Taoism?"
This sentence stunned the patriarch.
The headquarters of Buddhism is in Hezhou, Xiniu, while Taoism is in Shenzhou, Dongsheng.
The two have always been on good terms, and their relationship can't be said to be very good, but it's not that bad either.
But when Lin Fang asked this, he must have a deep meaning.
What could it be?
Patriarch Bodhi unknowingly began to think according to Lin Fang's thinking.
Then he suddenly thought of something.
Journey to the West!!
The Journey to the West was a catastrophe, but it was also an important event in the rise of Buddhism. From then on, Buddhism was able to start preaching in Dongsheng Shenzhou.
And this will inevitably conflict with Taoism.
Moreover, when Buddhism was introduced to the East, in order to better spread the word, it would also absorb Taoist teachings.
In this process, the localization of Buddhism is inevitable.
The Buddhist teachings that emerged from this were born out of Taoism, but retained some teachings from Western Buddhism.
In this way, it makes sense that Buddha is originally the Tao.
this……
Ancestor Bodhi thought of many things in one moment.
He looked at Lin Fang with undisguised shock and fear in his eyes.
Even he didn't see the matter clearly, but the little turtle in front of him actually told the key to the matter in one breath.
Lin Fang once again refreshed the knowledge of Patriarch Bodhi.
Even in his heart, he had placed Lin Fang on the same level as him.
I can see this clearly.
He understood that Lin Fang's identity was definitely not simple.
At the very least, it must be done by someone who knows the entire Westward Journey plan.
But there are not many such people now.
Even the participants, some are still kept in the dark, don’t know anything, and are still living happily as their own gods.
And more importantly, he very much suspected that Lin Fang deliberately told him this.
He himself is a Buddhist practitioner.
He has almost reached the end of this road.
He didn't know how long it had been since he felt any progress in his cultivation.
But Lin Fang's words today gave him hope. If it is true as Lin Fang said, the Buddhism introduced to the East will eventually merge with Taoism and find its own path.
Then why can't he learn from it?
Stones from other hills, can learn.
Maybe the opportunity for him to take a step closer to cultivation fell on this.
At his current level, every little bit of progress is precious, let alone a breakthrough in cultivation.
After Patriarch Bodhi figured this out, he looked at Lin Fang with a somewhat complicated expression.
Although I am more wary of him.
But there was also some gratitude in his eyes.
Lin Fang and Brother Hou looked at the ancestor who had been silent for a long time. Neither of them knew what the ancestor was thinking.
But their hearts became anxious.
Could it be that what he just said irritated the Patriarch??
This thought came to both of their minds.
At this moment, Lin Fang suddenly thought that according to records, Patriarch Bodhi still wanted to be a leader among fellow practitioners of Buddhism and Taoism. If he said in front of him that Buddhism is originally Taoism, wouldn't he be seeking death!!
It’s over!!
Even if Brother Monkey opens his mouth this time, he may not be able to save me.
This is simply disco dancing in a minefield.
Moreover, he is still dancing like crazy and thinks he has a long life!!