"Oh. Let me introduce myself. My name is Wu Jinpeng. I am a disciple of the Tianshan Sect." Wu Jinpeng introduced himself.
"Hello, Donor Wu. I wonder why you are here." Jingxu asked doubtfully.
"Oh. Actually, it's not a big deal... I just heard that Tianshan sent an enlightened monk. I was curious for a moment, so I came over to have a look." Wu Jinpeng said with a smile: "Also, I want to discuss Buddhism with the master."
Jingxu raised his eyebrows: "What? You want to discuss Buddhism with me."
"Yes." Wu Jinpeng nodded: "I'll tell you the truth, Master. I was cleaning in a temple in my early years and learned some Buddhist teachings from the abbot of the temple."
Jingxu smiled: "I didn't expect that Donor Wu had studied Buddhism."
"I just learned some superficial knowledge... I heard that Master Jingxu's Buddhism is extremely profound. I felt itchy and couldn't bear it, so I came to ask the master for advice." Wu Jinpeng's face was filled with a bright smile.
"Okay. Since Donor Wu is interested in discussing Buddhism with me, I will have a good chat with you." Jingxu smiled and said, "Actually, Buddhism is..."
"Wait a minute." Wu Jinpeng suddenly stretched out his hand to interrupt Jingxu: "Master, let's discuss Buddhism. Shouldn't we add some bonuses?"
Jingxu was stunned for a moment: "What kind of lottery?"
"Haha..." Wu Jinpeng grinned and said: "Master, I know that your Dharma is profound. But I think that Dharma is not bad. Let's make an agreement. If my Dharma is better than Master's, then I can ask Master for advice. One condition. On the other hand, if the master’s Dharma is superior to mine, you can make a condition to me.”
Jingxu narrowed his eyes: "Any conditions are acceptable."
Wu Jinpeng nodded: "Of course not. It must be done by both parties. For example, if you ask me to pick stars from the sky, how can I do it?"
"Okay. I agree." Jingxu nodded: "I hope Donor Wu will keep his word."
"It definitely counts." Wu Jinpeng smacked his chest loudly: "You can go out and ask around. Anyone who knows me, Wu Jinpeng, will give me a thumbs up and say that I am a person of high quality."
Jingxu said calmly: "Now let's discuss Buddhism."
"Okay." Wu Jinpeng came over, pulled out a chair and sat next to Jingxu. Then he said, "Master, should you speak first, or should I speak first."
Jingxu stretched out her palm towards Wu Jinpeng: "You are a junior. You can speak first."
"Okay. You're welcome then." Wu Jinpeng cleared his throat and then said, "Master, what is the highest state of Buddhism?"
"The highest state." Jingxu pondered for a moment: "I think it should be to save all sentient beings and cultivate one's morality to become a Buddha."
"Wrong, wrong, wrong." Wu Jinpeng waved his hands repeatedly: "What the master said is wrong."
Jingxu raised her head and looked at Wu Jinpeng: "Then what do you think is the highest state?"
Wu Jinpeng raised a finger: "Just one sentence: Don't be too persistent. The Buddha told us to see through, let go, be at ease, follow the circumstances, and recite the Buddha's name. See through everything in the world. Have no desire or pursuit, but still have ideals. The highest realm of Buddhism. It's 'selflessness'. Master. Do you think what I said is right?"
"No self." Jingxu's eyes lit up: "I didn't expect that Almsgiver Wu has such a thorough understanding of Buddhism. The poor monk admires it. I admire it."
"Hey, Master, thank you. I'm just talking nonsense. Master, don't take it seriously." Wu Jinpeng felt happy in his heart. Before coming, Lin San had told Wu Jinpeng the essence of Buddhism, which made Wu Jinpeng feel sick. Come on Jingxu. It would be better if Jingxu could be driven out of the Tianshan sect.
"No, no, no." Jingxu waved her hand: "Donor Wu, you are so humble. What you said is very good. It made me deeply inspired." Jingxu paused and then said: "Donor Wu, I can see that you and I are the same. If you are destined, why don't you join our Buddhist sect..."
"Uh..." Wu Jinpeng's face twitched and he waved his hands hastily: "No, no. I have no interest in becoming a monk at all."
Jingxu refused to give up and tried to persuade her a few more times, but Wu Jinpeng refused to agree.
"Master, we are discussing Buddhism today. We will talk about other things later." Wu Jinpeng said in a higher tone.
"Okay. Since Donor Wu is unwilling to discuss joining the Buddhist sect, I won't mention it." Jingxu said with a slight smile.
"Then let's continue talking about Buddhism... Master. I heard that you Buddhists are not allowed to drink alcohol, eat meat, marry and have children." Wu Jinpeng asked.
"Yes." Jingxu nodded and said, "Buddhists believe that the six elements are empty. They cannot kill, eat meat, or drink alcohol. They cannot approach women."
Wu Jinpeng smiled: "Master, I think what you are doing is wrong."
"Oh. What's wrong?" Jingxu raised his eyebrows.
Wu Jinpeng did not answer Jingxu's question. Instead, he picked up the teapot and poured a cup of tea.
Jingxu didn't push him. He just waited patiently for Wu Jinpeng to finish his tea before answering.
Putting down the tea cup, Wu Jinpeng said: "Master, I think the most important thing in practicing Buddhism is to be spontaneous. Don't deliberately suppress your desires. For example, eating meat and drinking alcohol. I think Buddhists should not be restrained. You should let go of your taboos about your appetite. Eat big mouthfuls of meat and big bowls of wine..."
"Knowledge is nonsense." Jingxu's face turned a little blue.
Wu Jinpeng waved his hand: "Master, don't get angry yet. Listen to what I have to say."
Jingxu held back her anger: "Say, if you can't convince me, then don't blame me for driving you out of the room." Jingxu originally had a good impression of Wu Jinpeng, but when she heard that Wu Jinpeng actually asked the monk to go Eating meat, drinking and playing with women. Jingxu suddenly became anxious.
"Master, as long as you are a human being, you will have desires. No matter how strong your concentration is and how suppressed you are, there will still be desires in your heart. For example, Master, you should really want to deepen your cultivation and ascend as soon as possible. .You may have even thought about becoming a Buddha." Wu Jinpeng talked eloquently.
Jingxu frowned: "Buddhists are also cultivators of immortality. Of course I want to deepen my cultivation and ascend to the next realm."
"Master, you just said that people in Buddhism should be empty of the six elements. But now you want to ascend to the upper world. This obviously creates desire and pursuit. It has violated the purpose of Buddhism." Wu Jinpeng He said with a faint smile.
Jingxu was immediately speechless. Indeed, he had indeed had lust just now.
"Master. In fact, I personally think that you Buddhists shouldn't be able to suppress your desires. You should let it happen naturally. Don't force it, don't suppress it. There is a saying that goes well, 'Fine and wine pass through the intestines, but the Buddha's heart remains'. Master If you eat meat and drink alcohol every day, as time goes by, you will lose sight of meat and wine. The same goes for women. If you deliberately suppress your desires, it is better to experience them. Let your desires slowly fade away through the experience. .In the end it became nothing." Wu Jinpeng said all the lines he had memorized in advance.