【Chapter 144】Masters Gather 1

Shaolin Temple, also known as Monk Temple, has the reputation of "the ancestral temple of Zen Buddhism and the first famous temple in the world". It is also the ancestral temple of Chinese Zen Buddhism. This temple is located at the southern foot of Shaoshi Mountain in the northwest of Dengfeng City, Zhengzhou, Henan Province.

In 495 AD, Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern Wei Dynasty ordered the establishment of a temple for the Buddha on Shaoshi Mountain in order to settle the Tianzhu monk Batuo and provide him with food and clothing. The temple was located in the dense forest at the foot of Shaoshi Mountain, so it was named Shaolin.

The Buddha's first disciple, the Tianzhu monk Bodhidharma, came to China and was well received by Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern Wei Dynasty. It was here that he first spread Zen Buddhism and became famous all over the world. According to Buddhist legends, when Bodhidharma, the first ancestor of Zen Buddhism, was in China, he was known as the Four

He taught scholars the "Lengjia Sutra" and then crossed the river to the north. He stayed in the temple facing the wall for nine years and taught the Dharma Huike. Since then, Shaolin Zen masters have continued to inherit it and spread it at home and abroad.

But the most famous thing about Shaolin Temple is Shaolin Kung Fu. Shaolin Kung Fu is the most extensive sect among the Han martial arts, with more than 700 martial arts routines. And because it uses Zen to enter martial arts, practice martial arts and practice Zen, it is also known as the "Zen of Martial Arts".

call!

In the early years of the Tang Dynasty, the thirteen warrior monks of the Shaolin Temple were rewarded by the Tang Dynasty for their meritorious service in the attack on Wang Shichong by King Qin Li Shimin. They were also approved to set up a standing monk army. This also led to the development of Shaolin martial arts. The Shaolin Temple was also famous for its superb martial arts.

Internally and externally, the word Shaolin has also become one of the symbols of traditional martial arts of the Han people. Even today’s martial arts novels will not ignore the existence of Shaolin Temple.

With the launch of "Shaolin Temple" by the famous kung fu movie star Jet Li in the 1980s, the once somewhat lonely Shaolin Temple became prosperous again.

It's countless.

In the early morning of February 3rd, the tourists who came to watch had not yet gone up the mountain, but there were a few young monks at the gate of the temple cleaning the fallen trees outside the gate.

At this time, on the long, narrow and secluded mountain road, there was a tall young man in black clothes running quickly. The steep steps seemed to be no obstacle to him at all, and they could not stop him at all.

He was carrying a long sword behind him, and the faint cold light coming from the scabbard showed that this sword was extraordinary. At first glance, it looked like a swordsman was flying with the sword.

Not long after, the young man arrived at the gate of the mountain, and above the gate hung a rectangular black gold plaque inscribed by Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty - Shaolin Temple, Three Masters, and in the middle and upper part of the plaque was engraved with the six-character seal "The Treasure of Kangxi's Imperial Pen"

Seal.

There is a pair of stone lions at the mountain gate, male and female facing each other. They were carved by masters in the Qing Dynasty. There are two stone squares symmetrically erected on the east and west sides of the eight-character wall of the mountain gate. The banner outside the stone square on the east side is written with the four characters of the Zuyuandi.

, the inner banner reads -Bhaduo created;

The banner inside the mianshifang said - Mahayana Resort, and the banner outside said - Song Shao Zen Forest. The young man looked at the scene in front of him, breathed a sigh of relief, and murmured to himself: "

Hey, we’re finally here.” He went straight into the temple.

The monk who was cleaning the fallen leaves at the gate of the mountain quickly stopped and said: "Little donor, there is no time for the temple to welcome guests now. Please stop here. If you really want to visit this temple, please wait a moment."

The young man looked at the monks in front of him, hurriedly performed the ancient fist-holding etiquette and said: "Masters, I have made an appointment with your abbot, Master Xuanbei. I will also invite some masters to meet you today."

Let me know."

"What did you say?" One of the young monks even exclaimed, "You are familiar with our abbot."

Because in their eyes, the abbot and several elders were great figures who could only be seen before their eyes, and although the young man in front of them was good-looking, he was not yet qualified to be familiar with several immortal figures.

The young man in black smiled and said: "Although I don't know your abbot, I have known each other for a long time. However, I am quite familiar with Master Xuanbei, and this elder is currently in your temple.

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These monks were also dubious, but after exchanging glances with each other, one of the monks hurriedly ran to the temple. He had a strong figure and obviously had good martial arts, while the other monks looked at him warily.

The young men carrying long swords stayed close to each other. It is no wonder that they were so vigilant. There had just been a bloody disaster in the temple some time ago. Although it was easy to rely on the superb martial arts of the great elder and abbot.

Explanation, but during this period, the whole temple was full of soldiers. In addition, Shaolin invited martial arts people this time, and some of these martial arts people didn't look at each other. They fought with each other, and blood was spattered every five steps.

Things are bound to happen. Although through the mediation of several eminent monks in the Shaolin Temple, we were able to put aside our grudges temporarily. Now that we saw the young man in black who was also carrying a long sword, the monks couldn't help but take precautions.

Not long after, the young monk who ran back to the temple to report came back, but he was in a panic now, and the calm look he had when sweeping the floor was long gone.

One of the older monks couldn't help but frown when he saw the young monk looking so flustered. He opened his mouth and reprimanded: "De Ai, how unbecoming is it to be in such a panic?"

The monk named De Ai was even out of breath at this time. He just pointed at the mountain gate behind him.

These monks are all senior brothers, and they are all extremely confused. The director himself knows the temper of this senior brother. He is steady and solid. If there is nothing important, he will definitely not be so panicked. These monks also

They couldn't help but look in the direction pointed by De'ai, and at this sight, several monks were even more shocked.

I saw three old monks walking towards the gate of the mountain gate. Although they were walking, their speed was extremely fast due to their high martial arts skills and skills. They were walking towards an old man who was over sixty years old.

The monk was wearing a scarlet cassock, and the cassock was embroidered with

The gold thread, coupled with the old monk's kind-faced look, makes him look like an eminent monk. The two people behind him are not too young. They are also wearing cassocks and have solemn treasures, but their steps are similar to their age.

It is relatively symmetrical, giving people the feeling of being as light as a swallow.

When the young monks saw the old monks, they quickly stepped forward and saluted: "Amitabha, hello abbot, and the elders are well!"

These old monks had been paying attention to the young man in black clothes and carrying a sword at the foot of the mountain. They noticed that there were younger disciples saluting, so they just waved their hands to indicate that they should not be too polite. The leading old monk took a step forward.

He said: "Amitabha, the person who comes is Zhu Mingyangzhu, the benefactor."

Zhu Mingyang took a step forward and made a fist-holding gesture: "It's Zhu Mingyang. You are Master Xuanbei, the abbot of Shaolin."

When Xuan Bei heard what Zhu Mingyang said, he said with a smile: "I am exactly Xuan Bei. Although I have lived in the mountains for a long time, there is only one genius who has appeared in the land of China. Haha, when I see you today, I am indeed a young hero.

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When Zhu Mingyang heard what Master Xuanbei said, his face turned slightly red, but he did not argue: "Master, you are so complimentary. Are Brother Yu and others still in the temple?"

Master Xuanbei smiled and said: "As the donor and others are in the temple, donor Zhu can enter our temple with Lao Na and others, please." He said with his left hand, and introduced Zhu Mingyang into the temple.

Zhu Mingyang did not show any pretense and followed the footsteps of Master Xuanbei and others towards this thousand-year-old temple.

And behind them, only a few young monks were left who were shocked by the abbot's polite attitude.

Zhu Mingyang followed several old monks and just walked past the Tianwang Hall with red walls, green tiles and painted brackets dedicated to the four heavenly kings symbolizing "wind, regulation, rain and smoothness" when he heard a deafening bell in the distance.

The sound, like the first thunderbolt between heaven and earth, also woke up the sleepy people from their dreams.

Zhu Mingyang asked Master Xuanbei beside him: "This should be the morning bell among the world-famous morning bells and evening drums. It is indeed well-deserved!"

Master Xuanbei listened to what Zhu Mingyang said and replied with a smile: "Exactly, exactly! It's just that this morning bell and evening drum are no longer the morning bell and evening drum of the past!"

Zhu Mingyang is naturally very clear about what Master Xuanbei said. The Bell Tower and Drum Tower are located on both sides of the Main Hall, with the Bell Tower to the east and the Drum Tower to the west. Both towers are four-story, ingenious in shape, majestic and majestic.

A treasure in the history of ancient Chinese architecture.

The original building was destroyed in 1928. Later, in 1994 and 1996, the local government renovated the two floors according to their original appearance, and the morning bells and evening drums, which had been silent for nearly 780 years, were revived.

Echoing in the Central Plains. Although both buildings are intact

They have been renovated, but after all, they are no longer the two buildings that have stood for nearly a thousand years. Now architecture can only give them appearance, but cannot give them antique charm. At least, the ancient charm of historical vicissitudes possessed by the original buildings is absolutely

It no longer exists.

Zhu Mingyang actually stepped in front of the two buildings, and did not stop too much. Instead, he took a few glances at the Main Hall next to the two buildings. The steps of the few people were very fast. Although the Shaolin Temple was huge, they quickly reached their destination.

It’s the abbot’s room in Shaolin Temple.

The disciples of Shaolin Temple are also divided into outer disciples and inner disciples. Disciples who are exposed to the public and engage in some commercial activities are called outer disciples, while real Shaolin disciples are in Zhaitang, monk's residence, meditation hall, and practice room. These are for

It is not open to tourists who come to watch it. They eat fast, chant Buddha's name, meditate and practice Qigong every day.

Although the outer disciples also practice martial arts, in fact, they can only be regarded as superficial. It is impossible to spread the real Shaolin secrets. In fact, the few Shaolin monks sweeping the floor in the morning are inner disciples. After all, they are still responsible for watching.

It is an important responsibility to guard the mountain. How can we do it without good kung fu?

The abbot's room is the place where the abbot lives and handles temple affairs. In 1750 AD, when Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty visited Shaolin Temple, he used the abbot's room as his palace, so it was also called the "Dragon Court". There is a 1980-year-old in the room.

The bronze statue of Bodhidharma presented by our institute has a bronze statue of Maitreya Buddha on the east side, and a picture of "Dharma crossing the river with a reed" on the wall. The picture layout is reasonable, the image is vivid, lifelike, and the lines are delicate and soft. It is definitely rare.

Obtain art treasures.

Zhu Mingyang has a sense of reverence for Bodhidharma. Although he also knows that Bodhidharma, who taught him the art of developing potential in the alien space, is just an image simulated by his brain, this does not prevent Zhu Mingyang from having a deep love for Bodhidharma.

The admiration of this martial arts master who studied heaven and man.

At this time, eight people had gathered in the abbot's room. Zhu Mingyang only knew two of them. One was Yu Jiji who invited him to come. At this time, Yu Jiji was looking at him with a smile on his face, and the second person was Baji.

Dong Haichuan, the master of boxing, looked at him with a kind and kind smile on his face, while the others were monks and Taoists, and Zhu Mingyang had never seen any of them.

Yu Yanji was the first to stand up and said to Zhu Mingyang with a smile: "Ming Yang, you are finally here. We have been waiting for you for several days. Why, we can't bear to leave our younger siblings at home!"

When Zhu Mingyang heard what Yu Qianji said, no matter how thick-skinned he was, his face turned red, because as long as Zhu Mingyang was in Ningcheng, Liu Juexue and Shui Meirou would rush to the city to meet him after work in the afternoon.

At that time, when Yu Haoyongji invited Zhu Mingyang to go to Japan, Zhu Mingyang agreed after hearing it. Yu Yanji did not stop there, and in the afternoon of the next day, he rushed back to Hangzhou with Qian Heng, and then Yu Genji
Chapter completed!