Looking at the monk in front of him who was just over 40 years old but already had white beard, hair, and wrinkles on his face, Fang Jun wanted to ask: "Where is Senior Brother?"
Hearing Xuanzang's question with a smile, Fang Jun also laughed and said: "When I heard about the great feat of the master's journey to the west, I couldn't be more admired, so in my spare time I made up what I knew about the geography, customs and customs of the Western Regions. If I offended, I hope Haihan will forgive me."
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When he was bored, he told Princess Jinyang various fairy tales, fables, myths and legends, and briefly told "Journey to the West". Some of them were listened to by the palace maids and chamberlains, and gradually spread. At this time, Xuanzang mentioned that "the mountain spirits are wild"
"Weird", he had obviously heard these stories, but he didn't seem to blame them.
Xuanzang's weather-carved face was full of smiles, he nodded slowly, and said happily: "The Duke of Yue made this nonsense, but it had a great impact on me. All the monks in Guanzhong knew that there was a monk who traveled thousands of miles to Tianzhu to seek for it.
The true sutra, after my return from the accident, has attracted a lot of attention. I am alone and devote my heart to the Buddha. Although I don't care about these worldly reputations, this has caused the sutra of seeking return to receive widespread attention, but it is also true. In the final analysis, it is still
Thanks to the blessing of the Duke of Yue. However, there are no mountain spirits and ghosts at all, and the enchanting daughter of the king has never been seen. Along the way, there are only long stretches of yellow sand, a difficult journey, and a stone that is as solid as a rock.
The Buddha’s heart.”
In fact, it was not Xuanzang's initiative to go to Tianzhu to obtain Buddhist scriptures. Many monks had done similar things before him. For example, the eminent monk Faxian of the Eastern Jin Dynasty went to Tianzhu to obtain Buddhist scriptures, and after returning home, he wrote "The Record of the Kingdom of Buddhism"
"A book that records his difficult journey and the process of seeking the Dharma.
But this only had a certain influence within Buddhism, and the outside world had no knowledge of it. Xuanzang also read books such as "Buddha's Kingdom", which aroused his desire to seek scriptures in the West.
But this time when he returned from seeking scriptures, he caused an uproar all over Guanzhong. People discovered that a myth that had been widely circulated before was actually a real person...
Therefore, for Xuanzang and Buddhism, telling "Journey to the West" may have been an unintentional act, but the impact it caused has greatly benefited Buddhism, which is an indisputable fact.
This is also the reason why Xuanzang accompanied Fang Jun to drink tea here and looked so pleasant. Otherwise, according to his nature, he would have sat in the Zen room and translated the Buddhist scriptures he had brought back. How could he have the patience to socialize with a powerful person?
Fang Jun was a little stunned: "Master is an eminent Buddhist monk. His six roots should be pure and uncontaminated by worldly things. How can he be happy for the prosperity of Buddhism?"
Xuanzang laughed happily when he heard this.
His smile was very contagious. The nasolabial folds on his weather-stained cheeks turned into an arc. His two bright eyes narrowed, revealing his white teeth. He was warm and cheerful, full of indescribable affinity.
He said: "There are thousands of Buddhist scriptures, and the interpretations are even more diverse, but when we get to the bottom of it, they are nothing more than the four words 'to save others and to save oneself'. Everything in the universe is an image of the wavering of the mind, both internal and external."
The world, material and non-material, are all changed by the mind. 'Saving people and saving oneself' lies in the mind, and 'entering the world and leaving the world' are not the feelings of the mind? Whether Buddhism is prosperous or not, whether the classics are spread or not, the interpretation is correct and
No, it’s all consciousness.”
This is a theory he summed up from his own insights when he was practicing Buddhism in Tianzhu. It is profound and difficult to understand. When he saw Fang Jun was confused, he smiled heartily: "The Duke of Yue is in a high position, but he always thinks about the welfare of the people.
, the rise and fall of the country, and the ability to stick to the original mind in adversity, which is also the "consciousness-only original mind". I am in Buddhism, but my mind is in the world of mortals. It is naturally difficult to give up joy and anger. How can I prosper after listening to the Buddha's teachings?
do not like?"
This is to say that Fang Jun does not have to follow the prince who is about to be deposed, thereby affecting his own future. After all, the Fang family is an honorary minister of Zhenguan, and Fang Jun is the royal consort. He does not rely on the prince to rise to prominence. Even if the prince is deposed, he only needs to
To express your loyalty to the new crown prince, you can still sit in a high official position, ride a horse, and have great power.
But Fang Jun chose such a road full of thorns. No matter what the reason, his persistence is admirable, and it is enough to show that what Fang Jun did was not greedy for power.
Fang Jun finally understood something, nodded and said: "The King Kong has angry eyes, so he has conquered the four demons; the Bodhisattva has lowered his eyebrows, so he has compassion for the six realms. The human heart is the Buddha's heart, and the Buddha's heart is also the human heart. There is a vast difference between the two, but in essence
But there is no difference.”
Xuanzang's eyes, which were insightful of world affairs and human affairs, were filled with brilliance, and the smile on his face became even brighter. He put his hands on his hands and laughed and said: "I have heard that the Duke of Yue has great literary talents and is ranked first in the world. This couplet is short
Two sentences, but they fully demonstrate the Buddha nature! If I hadn’t given up drinking for many years, it would be obvious!”
Fang Jun smiled, feeling guilty.
Travelers sometimes do not need to deliberately plagiarize later poems, but often inadvertently say some classic sentences that have been engraved in their minds, and they can amaze the world...
The two chatted happily, almost feeling like they had met at such a late age. Not to mention that Fang Jun was very knowledgeable and knew astronomy and geography. Xuanzang, as a great and eminent monk, had none of the arrogance and dignity of a monk.
He is casual and his words are insightful, quite like a kind and honest elder.
Li Chengqian settled down his family, and under the guidance of a monk, he came to the Buddhist temple and saw this scene. He was quite surprised and said: "I wonder why the two of you are talking about such a congenial relationship?"
He knew that Fang Jun was talented, full of treasures, and had some knowledge of Taoism, but he did not expect that he could have a pleasant conversation with Master Xuanzang, who was profound in Buddhism...
When Xuanzang saw Li Chengqian sitting down, he held a pot and poured tea for him. He said with a smile: "The Duke of Yue is very talented and has unparalleled learning. I admire him deeply. If you don't mind the boring Buddhist temple, you can come here from time to time for a cup of tea and a chat."
The Dharma that saves the world should be regarded as a happy thing."
Li Chengqian became more and more surprised, and at the same time his heart moved.
To this day, Master Xuanzang is famous all over the Tang Dynasty because he obtained the true scriptures from Tianzhu. Buddhist disciples all over the country are grateful for his actions in promoting Buddhism. Even those eminent monks who are more than seventy years old are still in the Tang Dynasty.
In front of him, one must either respect and worship him or perform discipleship rituals.
Coupled with the profoundness of Buddhism, there is a faint tendency to form a sect of its own, and its status becomes more and more noble...
If he can get the support of Xuanzang, it means that the entire Buddhist community in the Tang Dynasty is standing behind him. The Buddhists are born in the world and are not tainted by the secular world. They will not be willing to fight against his father to keep his throne, but as long as Xuanzang expresses his stance, he wants to
It is not difficult to save the lives of him and the Donggong family.
This is a big help...
Li Chengqian then cheered up and talked about Buddhist knowledge while drinking tea. Although he was not as talented as Li Tai and Li Zhi, he was also one of the few well-educated people. He was involved in Taoism and Buddhist thought, and Fang Jun was there to help him.
, we had a good conversation for a while.
Xuanzang sat for a long time. A monk came in from outside and told him that something urgently needed to be done in the temple. Then he reluctantly said goodbye and repeatedly asked Fang Jun to come and meet him in his spare time.
Fang Jun naturally agreed with a smile. In any case, being able to have a good relationship with such an eminent monk who has a high status in Buddhism and is destined to establish a sect in history will bring many benefits.
After Xuanzang left, Li Chengqian asked: "Is it your fault that the Pheasant slaves want to go to sea and build their country?"
Fang Jun nodded first, then shook his head and said: "His Royal Highness the King of Jin has found Wei Chen and asked Wei Chen to send troops to destroy the Japanese country and collect all its lands so that they can go to the feudal side of the Japanese islands to serve as a vassal for the country... But this matter is trivial.
I didn't know anything about it in advance, but since the King of Jin opened his mouth, I agreed. Moreover, the Soga family has been trying to make a move recently, secretly contacting the emperor's remnants to fight against the navy. The navy is planning to talk about annihilation in one fell swoop, which can be regarded as a favor to His Highness the King of Jin.
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Li Chengqian frowned and said in a low voice: "From what you see, does the pheasant slave sincerely think so when he asks to go to sea to found a country, or is there some conspiracy?"
It is a good thing for the East Palace that King Jin goes to sea. After all, there is one less rival to compete for the throne, and the father's original firm intention to be the crown prince may not be shaken.
But the negative impact is not small. For example, it alarmed the father and made him wonder whether he, the prince, was secretly intimidating King Jin, forcing King Jin to go to sea to escape...
Once the father recognizes this, even if the mother is resurrected, he may not be able to save Li Chengqian's life.
Fang Jun had already thought of this, so he simply shook his head and said: "Wei Chen is not sure. King Jin has a deep mind, so any possibility is possible."
No one would underestimate the youthful and innocent Li Zhi, and Fang Jun would never make such a mistake. In history, His Royal Highness, the King of Jin, made a counterattack from the least likely last position, and finally relied on "filial piety" to impress him.
His Majesty Li Er became the crown prince, and then killed the crown prince, King Wei, King Wu and other brothers who might endanger the throne.
Although these people are all stumbling blocks on his way to hell, and the inexplicable ways of death seem to have nothing to do with Li Zhi, as the biggest beneficiary, who dares to say that he is really pure and flawless among them?
But even so, no one in the world doubted him...
Even after the Queen Wang was deposed and the Guanlong clan was completely defeated, the world blamed Wu Meiniang, who was ruthless and ambitious. The world still believed that Li Zhi was as pure as a white lotus, and seemed to be so kind-hearted that he would not even dare to kill a rabbit.
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I would like to ask how many people throughout the ages have been able to reach the realm of Li Zhi?
After he ascended the throne, Li Zhi seemed to be in poor health, often fell ill, had various scandals, and acted lustfully. He did not appear to be a wise ruler. However, under his rule, the Tang Empire reached the limit of its scope, and throughout the history of China, it was
There are few others who can match it. Officials governed the Qingming Dynasty, Haiqingheyan, and continued the rule of Zhenguan. At the same time, they also laid the foundation for the prosperous age of Kaiyuan.
It is more appropriate to use the phrase "a distinguished person of a generation" to describe it...
Who dares to despise such a person, if he dies without knowing how he will die.
Li Chengqian obviously knew this brother very well, and said cautiously: "You must pay attention to the movements of Pheasant Nu, so as not to be tricked by him. In the past two days, I heard that many ministers and censors have written letters saying that Qingque's image is similar to Emperor Yang.
If there is nothing wrong with what you said, it must have been done by a pheasant slave."