Chapter 319 Buddhism and Demons
This matter is a bit ridiculous.
Qixia Temple and Qixia Temple are homophones, and Qixia Temple is more known to ordinary people than Qixia Temple.
Qixia Temple is not large in size and is a Tantric temple. Its existence and influence are limited to a very small range within the Buddhist sect, and the statements in the divine realm are not obvious, which caused the teleportation array guards to mistakenly think that they were going to Qixia Temple, which led to this misunderstanding.
After learning the truth from the monk in the sect, everyone was helpless. The real Qixia Temple is still a long way away. Due to the current injuries of everyone, it is not advisable to travel for a long time immediately. It is better to take care of it here for a while and notify and wait for Chen Luan to arrive.
The monk from Zhike led everyone to the temple to visit the abbot. When he entered the temple, the atmosphere seemed very solemn.
After asking, they learned that all the monks who participated in the latest Buddhist and demon war were killed. After the temple held a memorial service, they recited scriptures and saved their lives every day, and other Buddhist activities were suspended, so they seemed to be unpopular and the atmosphere was depressed.
The newly replaced abbot of Qixia Ancient Temple received everyone and agreed to vacate the Zen room for them to recuperate here. He also told everyone that it happened that a monk from Qixia Temple was sent to the temple to pay his respects and could take them to the right destination when he set off.
So, the disciples of the Wanxiang Gate settled in the ancient temple.
Soon, Chen Luan arrived in a hurry.
After asking in detail about the details of cooperating with the Mu family to resist the demon cultivator, Hua Lanting and others to kill Huang Yi, Chen Luan's expression changed several times. He was not only glad that his disciples could escape by chance, but also felt scared of the thrilling and ups and downs.
On the other hand, he was also very proud and relieved.
As a member of the Presbyterian Church of Zizai Wanxiangmen, he naturally knew very well how difficult it was to kill a peak Xuanzhu realm powerhouse with the strength of the Wanxiangmen disciples. This was simply an absolute miracle.
In other words, doesn’t this mean that if Yun Yiqi and Mu Zi were added, even if he, a powerful man in the Yaochi Realm, faced the threat of death if he faced this lineup?
Of course, it is also quite a bit of great success to be able to get rid of Huang Yi.
After several days of delay, when Hua Lanting and the others could barely ride a horse, everyone left Qixia Temple and set off again under the guidance of Hui'an, a monk from Qixia Temple.
Hui'an is a disciple of Master Shu. He is a few years younger than Hua Lanting and the others. He looks a little stupid and doesn't look very smart, but everyone does not underestimate him. Hui'an's cultivation is not weaker than Lin Xianjing and others. This is also a cultivation genius in the Immortal Continent.
Hui'an is a person who doesn't ask or speak. On the road, Yi Liunian felt bored during his recovery period and often teased him when he came out.
Now, Yi Liunian found another topic and asked Hui'an: "Mr. Hui'an, now our Shuxuan Immortal Island is still peaceful. I see the Buddhists and demons in the divine realm coming and going, and they are having a lot of fun fighting."
"People often say that one foot taller, one foot taller. In my Taoist sect, it means that righteous energy is difficult to cultivate, and evil energy is more likely to rise than righteous energy. It also means that the more diligent the cultivation, the greater the demonic obstacles and obstacles in the heart, and you must never relax and carelessly."
"I don't know how Buddhism views the devil. It is said that righteousness will definitely defeat evil. Why can't we eliminate all the demonic cultivators, but instead we will have tug-of-war against each other, and the other will grow?"
"Amitabha."
Hui'an proclaimed the Buddha's name: "The little monk practices shallowly and should not fully answer the questions of Donor Yi. However, I often listen to the lectures of Master and other great masters, and I can share what I have heard with you."
"The word "demon" refers to very complex. In Buddhism, devil refers to all thoughts and obstacles that hinder practice."
"One refers to the inner demons born from the emotions in people and the **, the personal greed, anger, ignorance, arrogance, doubt, etc. The other is the demons who truly exist but we cannot see in the sixth day of the desire realm."
"In the Buddhist theoretical system, the three realms are divided into the desire realm, the form realm and the formless realm. Among them, there are six days in the desire realm, and the sixth day is the heavenly realm of the transformation and freedom. This heavenly being led by the demon king Pasun, is the favorite to hinder the practice of Buddhism. This person is the mortal enemy of the Buddha Shakyamuni, and his supernatural powers have even reached the point of forcing the Buddha to nirvana."
"As for demon cultivators, it should be an externalized form and manifestation of demonic thoughts. All humans have demons in their hearts, not just the demon cultivators in the divine realm."
"The demon of human heart is one and two sides of a person. No matter how great the Buddha is, he cannot directly destroy the demon in the heart of human beings with magic power. If he directly destroys the demon, it is equivalent to destroying sentient beings. My Buddha is compassionate, and what he does is to guide sentient beings to see through and liberate themselves."
"Just just as Mara is a celestial being, and one of the sentient beings in the three realms, the Buddha aims to save all sentient beings, and of course, including Mara. If he is directly eliminated, wouldn't this behaviour unstoppable? This is contrary to the study of Buddhism."
"Therefore, the so-called "put down the butcher's knife and become a Buddha on the spot" must influence the other party, wait until his blessings are exhausted, and then he will be saved into a Buddha after being tested by demons. Direct destruction of demons is just a small way of doing things, and only one of the means in the process."
"So, as you said, good and evil are like shadows, and one goes up and down, and never ends. But remember that the injustice is always with you, and you must pay back the debts."
"The little monk has also heard that there are immortal emperors and demon emperors in the Taoist system. The Immortal Emperor Lord’s Office blessings and education, the Demon Emperor Lord’s Office guards and punishments. Immortal and demons are the manifestations of the yin and yang sides of the Great Dao, and they are one in the root of the root."
After hearing this, Hua Lanting nodded and said, "Mr. Hui'an is right. The existence of demons has its meaning. The greatest function of demons is to temper and test people. It is a barrier for investigation. We pass the level continuously until we reach the other shore. This is practice in itself. Therefore, the Taoist ancestor will not directly use his supernatural powers to eliminate all demons."
"In addition, I heard from the abbot of Qixia Temple that Qixia Temple belongs to the Buddhist Tantric system. Tantric Buddhism seems to be secretive compared to the exoteric school. I am very interested in it. Living Buddhas, masters, reincarnation, Vajrayana, etc. are all very curious. Can you explain it to me?"
"Master Shu, is he a living Buddha?"
Hui'an replied, "In my heart, Master is a god, well, a magical person. Master is a living Buddha, but he is not willing to call him that by his disciples and people. Master is a dual practice of exoteric and esoteric Buddhism, and has been involved in the doctrines and methods of many sects in Buddhism."
"He likes to travel around and has been to many places on various continents. According to his master, he has also seen Christianity, Catholicism, Judaism, and other religions that believe in the world with the omnipotent Creator in the remote and barren lands west of the Central Dutu Continent."
"Now is the Dharma-Ending Age, Buddhism is in decline, and there are many fake living Buddhas under the banner of promoting Buddhism. The fake masters come out to deceive people. Masters are the most opposed to these Buddha spirits in the Buddha."
"For example, what you are talking about is a system, or system. The system itself is good, but people who may not implement the system must be good.
"From a strict Mahayana perspective, it is not possible to say that those living Buddhas who have passed the bed and certification rituals are more authentic and trustworthy living Buddhas, while those who have not been certified, such as those who have appeared as birds, butterflies, dogs or hunters, are not living Buddhas. In fact, the situation is more likely to be the opposite."
"In history, there are many monks who have made extraordinary contributions, and they do not necessarily have high-level titles. Master believes that when a throne or a heritage becomes influential, things may become turbid and easily corrupt. Master feels that if a monk is a little rational, he will not even claim to be a living Buddha."
"The little monk knows a little about what Tantric Buddhism is, but since we will see the master soon, we should wait for him to explain to you."
The group talked while walking, and the topic later turned to the upcoming celebration of the Three Thousand Years of the establishment of Guangji Temple.
Speaking of this, Hui'an has obviously said more: "This is a grand event in the Buddhist sect of the Divine Realm. Many people from the temple will come to watch the ceremony. Alas, the little monk was sent to Qixia Temple to pay his respects this time. I wonder if I will be able to attend the celebration."
Lin Xianjing suddenly asked, "The Buddha-Demon War has just stopped. If all Buddhist practitioners rushed to watch the ceremony, their power will inevitably be empty. Will it leave an opportunity for the demon practitioner to take advantage of?"
Hui'an said: "At the celebration, the eminent monks gathered, and the demon cultivators dare not destroy it. After all, there are only a few people attending the event. I think the elders will also make corresponding arrangements considering what you said."
"In addition, I heard that in order to make up for the losses caused by the war, the Buddhist sect of the Divine Realm has invited a group of Buddhist practitioners from the Thick Land Continent to come to Huayan to help. Our strength is stronger than before."
"Do you know? Some of them are female Bodhisattvas, including the twelve famous masters. Before attending the celebration, they will temporarily stay in Ciyin Temple next to Qixia Temple. They are all powerful people in the Xuanzhu Realm, and their Dharma names are Dingxi, Huixi, Nature, Mergexi, Spirit, Purity, Shixi, Heart, Warm, Emotion, Mood, Dixi."
Yi Liunian teased and said, "Hui'an, why do I think you are very excited when you mention the masters?"
Hui'an felt a little embarrassed: "The donor was joking, but a female disciple who came with Master Nuanxi. She was an old childhood friend of the little monk when he was not a monk in the Houtu Continent. The little monk never met again after he came here, so I'm looking forward to it."
Yi Liunian said: "So that's it, understand. The younger sister next door, childhood sweetheart, and two young girls, both of them became monks and still missed them. It's OK."
"Don't talk nonsense in the passing years." Hua Lanting scolded: "I see that Master Hui'an is empty in all four elements and has pure six senses. How can you arrange it if you lack the five elements."
"Haha, the five elements lack the five elements. Lanting, you are so verbally speaking. If you jump out of the three realms and are not among the five elements, are you saying that I have a connection with the Buddha?"
Chen Lu'an was in charge along the way, and Hui'an chose a detour, but most of them were in Buddhist territory. They arrived safely after traveling through mountains and rivers for a long time and met Master Shu in the Lingyan Pavilion of Qixia Temple.
Chapter completed!