Fahai was so frightened after dinner that he found that Zen Master Wudu's eyes were looking at him more and more deeply and unfathomably, and the smile on his wife's face became richer and kinder, which made Fahai feel guilty like a thief. However,
Fortunately, Fa Er was quite trustworthy, and the master and his wife did not ask about the Zen practice, so Fa Hai felt more at ease.
The next day.
Although Fa Hai does not have to carry two pointed-bottomed wooden buckets all over the mountains and fields to fetch water every morning to polish his body and bones like the disciples in the above two colleges, he also has his own work.
A true aristocratic temperament requires at least three generations of edification. Although Fahai is a phoenix that has lost its hair, he is born with the graceful temperament of a descendant of a wealthy family, and he also has the appearance inherited from his mother. Although he is not a handsome man,
However, he has pretty features and dignified appearance. In addition, he has just stepped into the secret realm of immortality and has a graceful temperament. With just a little dressing up, he is a pretty good-looking boy in front of the Buddha.
Early this morning, Fahai and Faer got up early, dressed up carefully, and followed Zen Master Wudu, who looked like a sanctimonious monk, to the lower courtyard.
Dalin lower courtyard is the only courtyard of the temple open to secular pilgrims. The lower courtyard not only represents Dalin's image in the secular world, but is also responsible for taking care of the temple property. The incense in the lower courtyard also supports the daily expenses of thousands of people in Dalin temple.
Therefore, the entire Linyuan is built with great momentum and strict laws. Every pile, every pillar, every plant and tree has been carefully arranged and full of Buddhist atmosphere.
The place where Zen Master Wudu meditates and gives guidance is called Yiwei Pavilion. It is on a hill behind the Main Hall in the lower courtyard. The layout of the pavilion is extremely simple, with only a stone table, an incense burner and two futons.
The breeze outside the pavilion is gentle, the smoke is curling up inside the pavilion, and the sandalwood is lingering, which makes people feel peaceful and happy.
Zen Master Wudu has a great reputation in the world and is respected among believers. Therefore, not everyone can come up to the Yiwei Pavilion where he meditates. Only the layman Tanyue who spends a lot of money will be attracted here by Zhike Master. Question
The couplet in front of the pavilion is proof of this.
"One verse is worth a thousand gold; enlightenment is Bodhi."
Zen Master Wudu was calm and collected in a reed pavilion, sipping tea and resting his mind. He was indescribably leisurely and contented. Behind him, Fa Hai was holding a fly whisk and leaning on a pillar, lazily playing Hachi. Fa Er was doing it for the first time.
Following the zazen, I was very uncomfortable with the peaceful atmosphere here and felt very bored.
"Senior brother, I'm surprised. We monks don't do anything serious all day long, so why are there so many people who can become monks?"
"People who do serious things will always spend money on informal things, so everyone rises to the occasion, and there's nothing surprising about it." Fa Hai said this after considering all the events in his previous life.
"Brother, you said that if Buddhism ceases to be popular one day, wouldn't we all starve to death?"
"Monks should not imitate other people's foresight and foresight, and spend one day as a monk ringing the clock. Besides, Buddhism is no longer popular, so let's grow our hair and transform into Taoist priests. As long as we can teach people the ropes, how can we not live a healthy life?"
"Namo Amitabha! Xiaohai, you have enlightened."
Zen Master Wudu, who had been closing his eyes to rest his mind, suddenly opened his eyes. As if he was aroused by Fahai's words, he gave some guidance,
"Buddha's Dharma is boundless, and giving guidance is just a basic skill. To be a qualified Zen master, you also need to learn to read Feng Shui, do good deeds, preach scriptures and teachings, and make up the other side. You also have to pretend to be open-minded, compassionate, and smiling. If you learn
If you don’t come, then don’t be a Zen master, and just become a Buddhist mage. Although it’s a laborious job, you won’t starve to death if you learn how to subjugate demons.”
"Master, is there such a big difference between this master and a Zen master?" Fahai asked curiously.
"It's also about cultivating Buddhism. The most a master can do to achieve Dzogchen is to become a 'great master'. If you want to go one step further and become a 'titled master', it will be difficult. Since Buddhism was introduced to China, two of the three 'holy monks'
As a Zen master, can't you see the advantages of a Zen master?" Zen Master Wudu said leisurely.
Having followed Zen Master Wudu for more than ten years, Fa Hai really understands the terminology spoken by Zen Master.
Da Shi is an honorific title for those who practice Buddhism of third grade or above, equivalent to Taoist Taoist priests.
The title of master is an honorific title that can only be obtained by cultivators who have reached the first level of immortality or above. It is common to Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism. As for the holy monk, it is even more remarkable. Simply put, he is the first person in Buddhism in the world.
There are three sects of Buddhism in the world, namely Exoteric Buddhism, Heart Buddhism and Tantric Buddhism. Currently, Sutra Buddhism is the largest sect in China. Exoteric Buddhism practices Mahayana Buddhism. They recite sutras more than practice Dharma on weekdays. What they pursue is sudden enlightenment of Buddhism and instant enlightenment.
.Perhaps, in terms of fighting and killing, the Exoteric sect is not as good as the Tantric sect and the Heart sect, but in terms of understanding the meanings of various sutras, the Tantric sect and the Heart sect are far behind.
"Only pursuing magic power without pursuing the state of mind will become more difficult the further you reach the later stage of cultivation. The state of mind we Buddhist practitioners pursue is a Zen mind. To put it bluntly, it is the understanding of the meanings of various sutras. So, look at the elders in the temple,
In the first half of his life, he relied on his magical power to gain a great reputation and was extremely prestigious. In the second half of his life, everyone practiced meditation behind closed doors and pursued their state of mind. If you look at the elders of the Xianzong, they become younger and younger as they live, and they become more and more active as they get older.
, it’s much easier for others to transform into a rainbow and ascend than for us.”
Zen Master Wudu swallowed his saliva and concluded, "So, the meanings of these sutras are definitely the foundation for settling down and establishing a life. You need to study them carefully."
"Cultivation of the mind will benefit you throughout your life. What you need to do now is to read the meaning of the scriptures thoroughly and practice until you can compose verses casually and give you guidance. The more you point at the confusion, the more confused you become." Zen Master Wudu finally concluded.
While they were talking, three young men full of nobility and dressed as scholars walked up the rockery to the Yiwei Pavilion and prostrated themselves in front of Zen Master Wudu with pious expressions.
"The three young students are about to go to Beijing to take the exam. They heard that the Zen master's Buddhist teachings are superb, he can know the past and the future, and he is sure to hit the mark when he speaks. We came to Dharma Mountain to offer a small sum of five hundred taels as incense. I wonder if the Zen master can help the three of us.
Let’s do the math and see who I’m waiting for can go to high school?”
When Zen Master Wudu heard the words, he nodded slightly, and connected dozens of seals with his hands. In an instant, a smile with pearls of wisdom in his hands appeared on his dignified old face. He raised his arms lightly, like a Buddha holding a flower and stretching out a finger in the void.
Just be gentle and continue to sit still, with your eyes slightly closed, as if you were in trance, without saying a word.
"A finger? What does that mean?"
The three scholars' faces were full of doubts. Just as they were about to ask again, Fahai shouted the Buddha's name, "Amitabha! Just now, Zen Master has communicated with the Buddha from the East who is in charge of future rebirths in the West. What answers do you want, gentlemen?
Just between these fingers..."
"Little Master, what exactly does Zen Master's finger mean?"
"The secret of heaven must not be revealed. Although my Buddha's power is boundless, I only give the world a trace of Zen. Once you understand it, the answer will be in your heart... Nan~wu~am~tuo~fo~"
After Fa Hai made an incomprehensible sound of the Buddha's name, he acted as if he had never crossed over, clasping his hands together, looking at his nose with his eyes, his nose at his heart, and keeping his mouth shut.
When Fa Er saw this, he was afraid that the three scholars would grab him and ask him to explain Zen. He couldn't pretend as well as Fa Hai, so he quickly closed his eyes, flicked the whisk, put one palm together, and recited his most familiar words over and over again.
of the Surangama Sutra.
Seeing the expressions of the three masters and disciples, the three scholars were embarrassed to ask any more questions. After all, we are knowledgeable scholars, right?
The young monks all say that one must rely on understanding. How can a quick-thinking scholar like us admit in public that he has no understanding? Go home and enlighten. Even if you can't understand the master's Zen message for a while, won't you know the result when you get back from the exam?
Upon thinking of this, the three of them immediately put away their doubts, and all showed expressions of understanding, shook their heads in thanks, and left.
"Brother Zhang, have you realized it?"
"My young master is talented and intelligent, so of course he understands it!! What about you?"
"My master has learned a lot and has been enlightened long ago!"
"What did you realize?"
"Buddha said ~ it cannot be said." (Together)
…
"Phew, he finally left, I was scared to death!" Fa Er let out a long breath and nervously wiped the sweat from his forehead.
"What does this mean? We Buddhist practitioners must learn to be calm!" Fa Hai smiled slightly.
"Senior brother, what does it mean when master extends a finger? Is there anyone who will pass the exam? If the calculation is wrong, if they come up to the mountain to cause trouble in the future, our master's brand will be ruined!" Fa asked in rapid succession.
"I don't know either."
"I didn't know you were still talking to them so calmly?"
"Amitabha, I don't know what I know, and I know what I don't know. Regardless of whether I know it or not, I am happy with it. This is the true meaning of calmness!" After Fahai sent out his feelings, he suddenly felt the breeze blowing on his face, and there was a sudden enlightenment in his heart, as if his state of mind had changed again.
A level of improvement.
"Xiao Hai, you have realized it!"
Zen Master Wudu said with great comfort, "With one finger, it can be said that one person can hit it, or it can be said that one person can't hit it, it can also be said that they are in high school together, or even more that they can all miss it. So, no matter they
We can all explain the results of the three exams this time. Fa 2, have you understood it?"
"Um...Master, it's too difficult to give guidance. Why don't we change our careers and become magicians~~"