Fang Jun chuckled and said disapprovingly: "Then who can blame you? If you go deep into Buddhism, all six roots will be broken and the four elements will be empty. However, you are greedy for the world and fall into the world of mortals. The cassock on your body will be stained with dust. In the end, you cannot wipe it away, and the dust will seal your heart.
But you blame everyone, why bother?"
Therefore, today's Buddhism is actually divided. A small number of people regard "Buddha Nature" as the truth and regard it as the true meaning they pursue throughout their lives, while most people only regard "Buddha" as a means and a tool to make profits.
The two sides are regarded as one, but in fact they are completely different. When Buddhism begins to covet the power of the world, it means that it has deviated from the original intention of "Buddha", and this so-called "Buddha" has long been used by those who are greedy for profit as a tool to seize power in the world. They
I don’t believe in “Buddha”, no
"Being born" is the bustling and noisy mortal world. Xuanzang was silent for a moment and shook his head: "Buddha nature lies in 'enlightenment', and the root of 'enlightenment' lies in 'knowledge'. I don't even know what Buddha nature is."
How can we talk about "enlightenment"? Therefore, it does not mean that everyone can have a glimpse of the Tao by believing in Buddhism. The so-called "
In the Buddha's heart, "everyone can be a Buddha" is actually just a false statement. The Buddha said that all living beings are equal, but this is not the case." He looked at Fang Jun with a clear look in his eyes, and said in a leisurely tone: "Some people are born with this knowledge, and some people are dull.
Clumsy, some people are dedicated to good, and some people are full of evil. People are different, so some people can sneak in.
The spiritual level of a person who meditates quietly to find out the truth transcends the pursuit of everything in the world, while some people can only wallow in the mortal world and suffer all the hardships but cannot escape. The Buddha saves all living beings, but only those who are destined."
Who is the destined person?
Naturally, they are those who are proficient in Buddhism and have great aspirations.
The rest are naturally unlucky people.
What to do with people who don’t have a chance?
They can only reincarnate in the mud of the mortal world, no different from animals. However, the nature of Buddha is inherently good. He not only saves those who are destined, but also should not discriminate against those who are not destined. Therefore, those who are destined to stand in a quiet place to study Buddhism and gain a glimpse of the great road.
People who use all means to pursue fame and wealth and amass money are helpless.
No.
Fang Junqi asked: "Master himself is deeply troubled and the Buddha's mind is confused. How come he thinks those lay people are right?"
There is nothing wrong with having a relaxed mind. However, those who have no predestined relationship and act like a fool are doing it on their own, and there is nothing wrong with it. Poor monk
Both being upset and those people trying to camp can coexist, what's wrong with that?"
Fang Jun thought about it for a while before he understood what Xuanzang meant: I am annoyed with myself, but what they do is what they should do from their standpoint. I will not force them not to do what they should do just because I am upset...
Fang Jun felt that his realm was shallow and he didn't understand the difference between Xuanzang's thinking and that of an ostrich. He could only sigh that he was indeed an eminent monk, but he was different from normal people.
"Master has a broad vision and an open mind. Since he understands the reasons, why bother about others?" "The poor monk has already said that he is just a mortal, and he is not a perfect Buddha in the state of freedom. He will live, grow old, sick and die, love, separation, resentment and hatred.
Naturally, you have to taste it all, but the realm of the poor monk is improving, and he may one day be able to achieve it.
Reach the state of great compassion.”
Fang Jun didn't understand Buddhism, whether Mahayana or Hinayana. He didn't even know the specific differences between them, but he felt that the logic seemed difficult to justify.
For example, what is the state of great compassion in Xuanzang's words? It is to "generate great compassion, regard all living beings as suffering, and make a wish to save all sentient beings." But since it is "making a wish", it means "asking for something", since it is "asking for something"
, naturally there is "cannot get what you want", and there is "cannot get what you want", then "hate and resentment" and "love for others"
"Divorce" and so on will come one after another, making it difficult to get rid of.
On the one hand, it is said that "Buddha-nature is empty" and on the other hand, it has "great compassion". Isn't it contradictory?
...... Cen Changqian stepped into the temple gate, the melodious bells stopped, and the monks doing evening classes in the courtyard got up and left one after another. There were crowds of people rubbing shoulders, and although everyone was silent, so many monks gathered in one place were gone.
The past is solemn
Mu Zhuang's piety is a little more busy and vulgar.
Looking at Monk Zhike who hurriedly came to greet him, Cen Changqian asked: "How many monks are there in the temple now?" Monk Zhike saw that Cen Changqian was leading a group of elite soldiers but did not dare to stop him. He frowned a little: "It's already more than three thousand, and there are more.
Pilgrims from all over the place stayed in the temple, and no buildings in the temple were vacant. Even the disciples of the temple were not occupied.
I have to give up my house to stay temporarily in the firewood shed. In the past, it was always overcrowded during various festivals and grand events every year, but I could go to other temples in the city to live temporarily. But now there are no free temples in Guanzhong, so I can do nothing." Buddhism emphasizes
They are quiet and self-sufficient, and have no fight with the world. They are more willing to sit back and collect money through lending, leasing, etc. Accepting perfume money from pilgrims is not the most important income. Although people cannot live without money, but now
Buddhism doesn't like this kind of overcrowded atmosphere. How can this be the number one Buddhist temple in the world? It's simply more lively than the two cities in the east and west.
The key is that when people have more elements, they become more complicated, and they will always cause some troubles that make people miserable... Cen Changqian walked with her hands behind her hands, stopped at the mountain gate, and said calmly: "Where is the monk who was just accused of being obscene? Monk, please take him."
Hand it over, I will take it back for detailed review and settle this matter as soon as possible, so that I can also give your temple a
clean."
Monk Zhike looked troubled: "It's not just the poor monk who is prevaricating, but if you want to take away the monks from this temple, you must be the first to nod." "The Jinwu Guards were ordered by the emperor to control the capital. No matter who is involved, they have the power to enforce the law. How can Daci'en Temple not do this?"
Respecting the emperor's orders and ignoring the laws of the Tang Dynasty? No one can stop the Jinwu Guards from taking people. However, Daci'en Temple is a royal temple
, the necessary decency can be given, just go and ask for instructions, but no matter what your wishes are, I must take the person away."
Monk Zhike had no choice. The Zuo Jinwu Guard Chief Shi in front of him was powerful and aggressive, but he was Cen Wenwen's nephew, Fang Jun's student, and now the Chief of the Army. He indeed had such tough qualifications.
The young man was high-spirited and arrogant. Monk Zhike confirmed that as long as he dared to refuse, he would dare to lead his troops into the temple to take away the person...
"Please benefactor, please wait here for a moment. The poor monk will come back when he leaves."
She was dissatisfied, so she didn't even have the courtesy to invite Cen Changqian to sit down and drink a cup of tea, so she let Cen Changqian stand by the stone steps inside the mountain gate and hurried away. Cen Changqian didn't take it seriously and looked back at the soldiers standing behind her.
The armor was fully prepared and the military appearance was neat. Each of them had their hands on their backs, their chests held out and their heads raised solemnly, demonstrating the might and domineering and strict discipline of the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty.
It was so vivid and satisfying that I was very satisfied. Monk Zhike quickly came to the Sutra Translation House. When he entered, he saw Xuanzang and Fang Jun sitting opposite each other drinking tea. They seemed to be discussing some issues in Buddhism. He said respectfully: "Zuo Jinwu, the captain of the guard.
Shi Cen Changqian requested that the monk involved be brought to
I'm going to investigate in detail. It's a matter of great reputation for Daci'en Temple. I don't dare to do anything about it. Please give me your instructions."
He was confused, and seemed to want to rely on his lifelong learning to enlighten the "stubborn stone" in front of him. Now he was interrupted, and his conversation was lost. He waved his hand helplessly: "Let him take him. If those monks were wronged,
The reputation of Da Ci'en Temple cannot be ruined by anyone who wants to. If they really do the unforgivable thing, what reputation will Da Ci'en Temple have?
What can I say?"
The monk Zhike responded: "I will obey the master's order." Seeing the monk Zhike go out quickly, Xuanzang shook his head and said calmly: "The stars change, the spring prospers and the autumn harvests, and even life and death, annihilation and nirvana, everything is in order.
There are no exceptions for the internal operation. This should be the case in the human world as well.
In this way, when rules are established and everyone fulfills his duties and fulfills his duties, then the world will naturally be united, but no one seems to understand this truth."
"Master, you are wrong. You seem to have some misunderstandings about the establishment of rules. Rules are set up for those who do not abide by the rules. If everyone follows the rules, what is the use of having rules?"
Xuanzang was stunned for a moment and then praised: "What a wonderful statement!"
***** The 108 squares of Chang'an City are designed and constructed in the pattern of a military fortress. There are tall walls between the squares. If foreign enemies invade, not only each square can be used as an isolated military fortress.
unit, also
They can cooperate with each other to defend against foreign enemies. The planning and design of the square are also similar. Each square has two streets running east-west and north-south through the whole square, which is convenient for deploying troops and transporting baggage during wartime. The two streets will be in
The place in the middle of each square is turned over to form
A crossroads.
The Wei family residence is located in the northeast corner of Jinchangfang. Lai Ji and his yamen came to the door of the Wei family, respectfully handed over his name card, and informed the disciples: "I, the county magistrate of ten thousand years, have come to Ji, and my elders have always been with your family.
We are friends. Although I am here on official business today, I don’t want to break in. Please ask your Majesty to
All members of the caravan that passed by Daci'en Temple this evening will be handed over in order to apologize."
He was a very affectionate person, thinking about the friendship between the Wei and his family in the past, so he kept his posture very low. His posture was low, but his disciples did not dare to neglect him. Although Wannian County Magistrate was only a fifth-rank official,
Jingzhao Weishi doesn't take it seriously, but Wannian County is Jingxian County. Most of the Wei family's industries are under its jurisdiction. Now the parents of a county
When you come to the door, you will naturally be accompanied by a smiling face. First, please come to the entrance room to drink tea for a while, and then you will quickly enter the house to report.
Not long after, the disciple came back and bowed with a smile: "The master of the house was very happy to hear that an old friend came to visit. Please come in and talk."
Lai Ji came in happily.
Although the family never gave up on itself after its decline and always strived for the top with high aspirations, but facing the courtesy of Jingzhao Weishi, Laiji still felt a sense of self-satisfaction and pride. Anyone who can be "invited" to Jingzhao Weishi's family is not a person who has achieved fame and success.
Or someone with a bright future? This recognition from a top aristocratic family warms the hearts of people like Lai Ji who have gone through hardships.