Seeing that Zhu Bajie and the others seemed to understand a little but still didn't understand anything, Sun Wukong had no choice but to explain.
"If we continue like this, we may not win in the debate on Buddhism!"
"How could it be possible? Didn't the master win two days ago?" Wu Ming said in surprise.
But Zhu Bajie and Sha Wujing both began to think deeply. After Sun Wukong said this, they seemed to understand.
"Yes, Master won this time, but Master went through a lot of hardships to win the Discourse on Buddhism, and Jinlang Temple is just the first stop in Hezhou, Xiniu. It is so difficult. It may be even more difficult in the future. If Master does not deepen his
With your Buddhist cultivation, you might be able to win next time." Sun Wukong said.
"Wukong is right. This discussion on Buddhism is the most difficult and dangerous time for me. I thought that my Bodhisattva way can be compared with the people in Jinling Temple, but I didn't expect that I still forced myself to do something. Now is the time to do something.
Changed." Tang Seng agreed with Sun Wukong's words and said.
"Then Master, what changes do you want to make?" Zhu Bajie raised his head and asked.
"When it comes to Hinayana Buddhism, I'm not very worried, but when it comes to Mahayana Buddhism, I don't have a solid foundation in my heart right now. Therefore, I want to copy some Mahayana Buddhism scriptures and study them carefully so that I can deal with the next Mahayana Buddhism temple.
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"Only in this way can we ensure that our discussion of Buddhism is flawless, otherwise I will have no confidence in my heart." Tang Seng thought for a while and said.
"Brother Monkey, do you mean this too?" Zhu Bajie asked.
"That's right, I saw that Master was very strenuous in discussing Buddhism in the past two days. This is the first level where he is so strenuous. I can't imagine what kind of storm we will encounter next. I still think that Master should be let go first.
Enrich yourself and continue moving forward." Sun Wukong nodded and said.
"In that case, master, senior brother, how long do you want to stay?" Wu Ming asked.
"This is uncertain. I think it's OK, so we can get on our way." Tang Seng said uncertainly.
"Don't worry about Master's ability to learn Buddhism. If it weren't for Master's outstanding talent for Buddhism, he wouldn't be a Buddhist learner. I believe Master will be able to master Mahayana Buddhism very soon, and it will not take more than three years at the latest." Sun Wukong said.
"Wukong." Tang Seng stopped Sun Wukong from complimenting him, and then said again.
"Although Wukong said it was very exaggerated, I am very confident, and I also feel that this study of Mahayana Buddhism will not last more than three years. By then, our journey to the west will be smoother."
After hearing what Sun Wukong and Tang Seng said, Zhu Bajie and others had no objections. They themselves had no objections.
"Since Master and Brother Monkey have decided this way, then we will wait for three years! We can afford to wait for three years." Zhu Bajie said with a smile.
"That's right, it's only three years. We can afford to wait. As long as Master can have confidence, don't worry about anything else." Wu Ming also agreed.
Sha Wujing didn't speak. He just smiled and nodded to Tang Monk and Sun Wukong to explain what he meant.
"Since you have agreed, I will go and borrow the Mahayana Dharma scriptures from the abbot and the others now. We can find a mountaintop to stay temporarily for a few years. We will set off again when I have achieved complete self-realization." Tang Monk said happily.
"Master, we don't need to look for any mountain. We only need to find a quiet courtyard in the middle of Jinling City. There is no need to go to the wilderness. We are studying Buddhist scriptures, not ascetic monks." Zhu Bajie said dissatisfied.
"You still know how to enjoy it." Tang Seng reached out and tapped Zhu Bajie and said with a smile.
"Okay, since you say so, then we will make a decision in Jinlingcheng."
Sun Wukong and the others all laughed. They all knew that Zhu Bajie couldn't bear loneliness, but they didn't expect to make such a request at this time.
However, such a request is not too much. If it were in a quiet place in the city, it might be more beneficial to Tang Seng.
"Master, now is not the time to talk about me. Let's go ask everyone in Jinlang Temple if they will give you the opportunity to copy Mahayana Buddhism." Zhu Bajie quickly interrupted the teasing of Tang Monk and others.
"Okay, Master, go now, and you should go too. I believe they won't refuse, and you can also help copy by then." Tang Seng said.
"Yes, Master." Sun Wukong and others readily agreed.
Soon, Tang Monk and his disciples were led by the little novice monk to the abbot's Zen room.
"Tang Seng, you finally woke up. Yes, you recovered well when you woke up." The abbot said with a smile when he saw Tang Seng.
"Thank you abbot for your concern. Now this poor monk comes here to ask for something." Tang Monk said with his hands clasped together.
"Tell me about it. As long as it's not too difficult, I will agree to it," the abbot said cheerfully.
"Abbott, as you know from the discussion on Buddhism a few days ago, the poor monk practices Hinayana Buddhism and is not proficient in Mahayana Buddhism. Nowadays, most of the people practicing in your temple are Mahayana Buddhism. The poor monk wants to copy a few Mahayana Buddhism. I hope
Abbot, please do me a favor." Tang Monk said straight to the point.
After thinking about it for a while, the abbot knew what Tang Seng was thinking. He was not surprised that Tang Seng had such an idea.
Unless Tang Seng was really unaware of the crisis, he would not have thought of learning this Mahayana Buddhism.
The abbot did not embarrass Tang Monk, but said happily.
"Tang Monk, we welcome you if you want to learn this Mahayana Buddhism. I originally wanted to give you a warning before you leave, but I didn't expect that you have discovered your current shortcomings. I am very pleased that you can have such an idea."
"Let's go, I'll go to the Sutra Library Pavilion with you. You can copy any sutra you want."
"Thank you, abbot, poor monk." Tang Monk said happily.
Later, the abbot took Tang Monk and his disciples to the Sutra-Tiding Pavilion of Jinlang Temple.
When he arrived here, looking at the countless scriptures in the Sutra Pavilion, Tang Monk couldn't help but ask.
"Abbott, can you introduce to the poor monk which scripture the poor monk should study?"
"Tang Monk, I know your situation very well. You won't spend too much time on all these scriptures, so you only need to study the essence of Mahayana Buddhism and the classic scriptures." The abbot said without thinking.
"That's right, the poor monk doesn't have that much time to study Buddhist scriptures now. He wants to slowly study Mahayana Buddhism after getting the scriptures. Now is not the time. What the poor monk lacks now is the essential understanding of Mahayana Buddhism.
, I hope the abbot can give me some advice." Tang Seng said in agreement.
"I have already thought about this." The abbot nodded, then stretched out his hand, and ten scriptures flew towards the abbot.
"These ten scriptures are the most classic scriptures in Mahayana Buddhism. As long as you can understand them thoroughly, you will not be so frustrated in discussing Buddhism in the future." The abbot said to Tang Monk while holding the ten scriptures.
Tang Monk looked at the ten scriptures in the abbot's hand and said very gratefully.
"Thank you, abbot, for your advice."
"It doesn't matter, this is what I should do." The abbot said with a smile.
Later, Tang Monk took over the ten scriptures from the abbot. They are:
"Mahaprajna Sutra", "Huayan Sutra", "Wonderful Dharma Lotus Sutra", "Praise to the Pure Land Buddha Sutra", "Buddha Speaks of the Mahayana Jewel King Sutra", "Surangama Sutra", "Suranga Sutra",
"The Great Nirvana Sutra", "The Great Wisdom Sutra" and "The Mahayana Sutra".