At that time, there was a plague in the Qihuang area. Regardless of his personal safety, Zen Master Daoxin went deep into the area to study pathology and successfully treated the plague. Later, he also discovered a mustard cake that could not only cure scabies, but also have curative effects on all high fever diseases. However,
They didn't know that Sun Simiao had already successfully cultivated penicillin with Fang Jun, which was higher-end and more effective than mustard cake...
Yi Bao said curiously: "Sun Simiao is a role model for Taoism. The reason why Taoism has such a great reputation today is mostly because of Sun Simiao. It's fine for senior brother to ignore worldly affairs. How can it help others gain prestige?" Hong Ren's face
His smile gradually disappeared, and he stared at Yibao with a pair of bright eyes, and said slowly: "The Buddha consciously became a human being, defeated the demons, and realized great wisdom. When the Dharma was about to arise, thunder shook the sky and lightning flashed; the mission of enlightenment was completed.
After that, it is just like the fire extinguished when the firewood is exhausted. Our Buddha has great compassion and saves all sentient beings. He comes in response to the fate. His innate virtues of light are omnipresent. In the past, when the Buddha's heart sprouted, people could often see the Buddha's light shining; now people are eager to
Rebirth in the Pure Land of the Buddha Land...The Buddha's heart is the heart of compassion. If you don't have compassion for the common people and the heart of love for the world, how can you go to the Pure Land of the Buddha Land? All appearances are false. Just praise, you are attached to the appearance." This Buddha said.
The verse sounded in Yibao's ears like a bell and a bell. It shocked his heart and turned pale. He immediately got up from the table and knelt down at Hongren's feet, clasping his hands together in fear: "The poor monk fell into the devil's way and did not free himself.
I know that my whole body is full of karma and the Buddha nature is covered in dust. Thanks to my senior brother’s teachings, I suddenly wake up to my sins.” Hong Ren laughed again, with a pure and gentle smile, and bright eyes: “We are human beings, not Buddhas. Human beings always make mistakes.
If you make mistakes and correct them, it is a great good thing. Therefore, you can be empty, have double illumination, and live in the realm of non-duality of truth and secularity;
The boat is on the river of desire of life and death, and the chariot of three chariots is in the house of fire in the three realms.
"
Yibao's face was solemn and he clasped his hands together again: "The poor monk has received the teaching. After we finish our work here, we will go to Shuangfeng Mountain to worship in front of Zen Master Daoxin and listen to the teachings." Xuanzang was surprised. If Yibao really comes true,
In addition, accepting the enlightenment of Zen Master Daoxin means that the whole family of Fazhuang Temple in Jinhuashan, Dongyang, has converted to "Zen", which will increase the influence of "Zen" in the south and have a profound impact on the entire Buddhism.
It's a big deal for everyone.
Hongren put his hands together and returned the gift: "I will sweep the bed and wait." Xuanzang was impatient with worldly affairs, but he was obsessed with Buddhism. His own views on Buddha nature were called the "Consciousness-only Sect" by outsiders, and the core teaching was "Consciousness-only Sect of all things."
"Only knowledge has no realm", which is similar to Zen Buddhism's "not establishing words and teaching outsiders" and "directly referring to
The thoughts of "one's human heart can become a Buddha by seeing its nature" seemed to be completely different but related to each other, so I sincerely asked Hongren for advice.
As a direct disciple of Zen Master Daoxin, the "ancestor of Zen Buddhism", Hongren is naturally superb in Buddhism and has unique insights. The two discussed each other and each made progress. They were very lively and intoxicated for a while. Yibao on the side showed a wry smile from time to time, Bodhida
To preach in the middle land is nothing more than a stick and a bowl. He practices hard, takes the Tao as his body, has no thoughts and desires, and acts according to his nature. This is the highest state of Buddhism, but it can be truly promoted.
Buddhism made the Mahayana Buddhism, which "points directly to the human heart and becomes a Buddha by seeing one's nature," known and accepted by the world, but it was only during the time of Seng Can.
The first ancestor Bodhidharma brought Zen to China. At that time, people encountered it but did not believe it. By the time of the second ancestor Huike, people believed but did not practice it. By the time of the third ancestor, people believed and practiced it. Why? It all depends on Seng Can
The reform of "Zen Buddhism". Bodhidharma traveled to and from China, and most of the people who came into contact with the faith were aristocrats. Seng Can changed his strategy of relying on the upper class to spread Buddhism, and turned to converting people by chance among villagers and elders, which led to a large number of believers and the popularity of Buddhism.
Increase; whether "Zen" or other Buddhist sects, they all built temples in urban areas at the beginning, but Seng Can was in the remote mountains and remote preaching ground, accepting donations and charity from believers, which made the relationship between Buddhism and believers
become closer; then, become inhabited
The impermanent "Tutuo Xing" is to set up altars to teach the Dharma publicly... No matter which change is involved, it must be connected with "money", and every temple and every monastery is operated through secular methods. Leasing land, lending money, and incense
…These common things do bring Buddhism’s reputation into disrepute, but if
Without these, how can we build monasteries? What can we use to gain followers? What can we use to promote Buddhism? You are noble, innocent, and impeccable. You are all respected by the world in the name of Buddhist Zen masters, but why don’t you lower your heads and take a look?
Look at the mud under your feet? Why haven’t you thought about what supports your dreams?
Are they standing high and shining in the world? The Buddha's heart, which was always calm, was in turmoil. Looking at the two eminent monks having a heated discussion, Yibao felt a hint of evil in his heart. He filled the teacups in front of them with tea and said softly: "
Rumors have spread in the DPRK that there will be a fight
Even if the two sects of Buddhism and Taoism are taxed and implemented on a pilot basis within the jurisdiction of Jingzhao Prefecture... I wonder how you two should respond?"
"..."
The discussion ended, and the two eminent monks looked at Yibao in unison, looking a little confused. Xuanzang was puzzled: "Although people who have become outsiders cannot enter the world of mortals, Buddhist temples exist on the land of the Tang Dynasty, and they are even more protected by the Tang Dynasty.
Naturally, we must abide by the laws of the Tang Dynasty. Since the court wants to increase taxes, then it is better to increase taxes. Da Ci'en Temple
We should cooperate." Hongren lowered his head to drink tea. His dojo was in the south. Since the tax increase was first implemented in Jingzhao Mansion, he would not express his opinion easily no matter what he thought in his heart. This is Guanzhong, Chang'an and Xuanzang.
scope of influence
, "Zen" must be respected.
Let's not let Xuanzang misunderstand that "Zen" has the intention of spreading its message to the north... Although Yibao is not the abbot of Daci'en Temple, he has won the trust of Xuanzang. Since he joined the Sutra Translation Institute in Beijing, Xuanzang has given him the important task of taking over the affairs of the temple. He smiled bitterly.
Said: "The Da Ci'en Temple is okay, because it was built under the order of the late emperor to pray for Empress Wende when he was still the crown prince. All the expenses come from the royal internal funds, so there is sufficient funds. But other temples may not have the same
Daci'en Temple is treated like this. Besides giving lectures and preaching, the monks in the temple have to work on farmland.
, running a shop, even if there are pilgrims giving alms, there will not be much left. If the court increases taxes, I am afraid that it will be difficult to make a living, how can we promote Buddhism?" Xuanzang didn't care about vulgar things, but he was not ignorant of vulgar things. His expression did not change when he heard the words, and his tone was shallow.
Dan: "When Buddhism first entered China, the preaching monks wore hundreds of robes and miscanthus sandals, and what they relied on was just a bowl and a staff. However, with compassion and salvation, Buddhism spread throughout the world, and everyone in the world took refuge in me.
Buddha. However, today’s situation is hundreds and thousands of times worse than before, and the promotion of Buddhism is still very difficult, so I have to travel far away from Guanshan and travel thousands of rivers to Tianzhu to seek it.
True Sutra...Today's Buddhism has long been tainted by money and silk. It no longer follows the thorny path of the past and is devoted to the Buddha." Although he is aloof and is known as the number one in Buddhism and is revered by the world, he is not ignorant of the praise and criticism of Buddhism among the people.
Merger of land, leasing and lending, and even collusion between officials and monks to amass money... Promoting Buddhism does require money
Silk, but when money and silk tarnish the purity of Buddhism, you should make a choice. He looked at Yi Bao with a pair of clear eyes and said slowly: "The true meaning of Buddha lies in compassion. The world loves me, respects me and believes in me."
, also lies in compassion. The Buddha saved the world with the true Dharma, which is compassion. If you give up compassion, how can you be a Buddha? True water has no fragrance and is as pure as the Dharma. However, there are three thousand worlds and one hundred thousand living beings in a drop of water, so there are also three thousand worlds and one hundred thousand living beings in Buddhism.
It is difficult to remain pure forever, and it is inevitable that there will be people who are attached to Buddhism and are selfish. This is the way of heaven and cannot be defied. However, ordinary people
Things have their limits, and once they are overdone, they become demonic obstacles. The pure place of Buddhism must always be swept away to prevent it from being stained by dust."
There is nothing more than money and silk in the world, but it cannot be excessive at any time, otherwise Buddhism will become greedy and amassing money, and will be despised by the world. Without the pure and free law, how can we promote Buddhism and save all sentient beings?
Ashamed and touched, Xuanzang said warmly: "The emperor of the Tang Dynasty ruled the world, moved the golden wheel, and ruled the four seas. He was on the throne and ruled over all the countries. He spoke the Constitution of Heaven and spoke the Dharma. Even though the Buddha occupies the thirty-third level,
sky
Looking down at the world, Buddhism must always operate in the world, and it should abide by the rules of the world."
Yi Bao was covered in cold sweat and said with sincerity and fear: "It's because I didn't cultivate enough, my Buddha mind was unstable, and I was deceived by worldly greed. I almost fell into the devil's path and was never able to recover, causing Buddhism to suffer a disaster."
The Buddha transcended the three realms and transcended the five elements, but the Buddhist disciples were still in the mortal world and had to accept the jurisdiction of the laws of the Tang Dynasty.
That is to say, under the rule of the Tang Dynasty, one must abide by the laws of the Tang Dynasty.
The emperor in the human world is in charge of the supreme power, and Buddhism, which can decide life and death with a single word, has suffered many disasters in the past because it lost control of its own power and threatened the imperial power. If Buddhism relied on believers all over the world to resist the imperial court,
The tax increase policy will inevitably make the court angry. The emperor believes that the imperial power is threatened. In addition, the Taoists are fanning the flames and adding fuel to the flames. If something happens again,
A tragic incident of "annihilating the Buddha" occurred... I feel horrified just thinking about the consequences. Hong Ren smiled: "The brilliance of the Buddha shines for six days, and the clouds of the Dharma cover the world in all directions. It crosses the quicksand to the west and extends to the territory of Tianzhu.
; Heading eastward to the sea, extending to the Kingdom of Aksu Buddha. The prestige and teachings spread boundlessly, and the car
The document reaches the sky with a top. The number of kalpas in the Buddhist calendar is 16.8 million years... Why bother fighting for the shortness and length of a day?" He joined his hands and said: "I will send an order to all the temples in Jingzhao Prefecture later.
We will unanimously cooperate with the imperial decree, and then the Discipline Hall will audit the accounts within three years. Anyone who is greedy for money, commits adultery and violates the law will be severely punished to purify Buddhism and eliminate it.
Eliminate believers’ resentment towards Buddhism and restore Buddhism’s compassion.”
Xuanzang lowered his eyebrows and lowered his eyes, clasping his hands together: "My Buddha is merciful, and that's how it should be." He also knew how filthy and greedy Buddhism is today. However, three feet of ice is not a day's cold, and Buddhism suffered from it during the Southern and Northern Dynasties.
There was a period of darkness, until the Sui and Tang Dynasties were unified, and the world was settled, the process of turning from decline to prosperity
It is inevitable that many speculators will be attracted among them. How easy is it to eliminate them all at once?
But he didn't care much about it. The moon waxes and wanes, the tide rises and falls. This is the way of heaven. Whether it is prosperous or prosperous and then decline is normal. It's good to have Buddha in your heart.