Chapter 955 Authority, Bodhi Island
Chapter 955 Authority, Bodhi Island
"Good."
Huaikong clasped his hands together.
"So free and easy."
Feng Ying and Qu Zhaoxue were reluctant to move, their eyes sparkling with emotion.
The four-grid charcoal drawing, simple objects and words, actually give people a sense of freedom.
So is livestock.
What is the difference between humans and animals? What is the difference between needs and wants?
Liang Qu wiped off the black ash on his hands. He had lived in Yixing Town, Pingyang Prefecture for seven years. He had eaten countless precious fish and converted his small mud house into a three-courtyard house. In the Six Demons Trial, Wuzhiqi asked him what he had done with this power. He couldn't think of a second sentence that fit him better.
"These seven words of Xing Yi Bo are comparable to verses. The true meaning of life is contained in them. He is worthy of being the Ninth Buddha!" Ji Zuibo of Tian Dao Tomb exclaimed, "However, the trajectory of life is different and everyone has a different personality.
This sentence is too peaceful and gentle to me. Although I have countless feelings, I have not had any sudden enlightenment. It is very consistent with the Taoist monks like Brother Yuan who are usually free and easy. "
Liang Qu laughed.
The so-called gathas are the lyrics of Buddhist scriptures and the abbreviation of gathas.
It is a summary statement written based on some reading notes of Buddhist scriptures or the insights gained from practical spiritual practice.
The Buddhist scriptures are the trunk and branches, and the verses are the fruits and flowers. Behind each verse there is a story, and it has become a beautiful story of the monks' sudden enlightenment.
Own……
"That's ridiculous."
"No!" Ji Zuibo said seriously, "It's because Earl Xingyi rose too fast and didn't realize his own influence. In the eyes of his familiar relatives and friends, it seems that nothing has changed.
But in our eyes, when we first met each other, Lord Xingyi, who had comprehended the Heart Fire, was already the world's number one Zhenxiang Grandmaster."
Liang Qu was stunned.
Feng Ying glanced sideways. Ji Zuibo usually doesn't talk much, so it's unexpected that he is so good at flattery.
but……
That makes sense.
Grandmaster Zhenxiang is also a key elder level in the five true sects and is the leadership.
Some people are born geniuses or freaks, but no one is born a master who can read and write.
There is no need to go to school, to be taught by teachers, to learn, and then the authority of Zhenxiang will naturally be established deep in one's heart.
When people get to know each other, their interactions are always based on first impressions.
The first impression Liang Qu made on the local villagers and relatives in Pingyang Prefecture was completely different from the impression he made on others, especially the few people he met after achieving enlightenment.
Wow.
Drain the last of the French fries from the pot, put them into greaseproof paper bags, one bag contains about three potatoes, and one portion is given to each person.
Liang Qu weighed it and heard a crisp sound. He always felt that today's appetite was somewhat familiar.
I thought about it.
"Uncle, you should have avoided ten years of detours."
"It smells good but is a bit dry. It goes well with noodle soup." Xu Zishuai drank the last mouthful of soup in the bowl and threw the French fries into his mouth.
The people from Louguantai came to protect their senior brother, while the other Zhentong went back to their homes and took the French fries to share.
The old monk took an oil-paper package and went back to make preparations. Liang Qu and others had breakfast and rushed to the venue of the Dharma lecture.
Turn off the stove.
The four-grid charcoal drawing is left in the small courtyard of the Hanging Temple for future guests.
……
The Hanging Temple is not located on just one floating island, but on many of them, gathered together by unknown means.
The venue for this lecture is located on a huge floating island, which is more than a mile in front and back. The floating island is very empty, without any buildings. There is only a very thick Bodhi tree in the center. Its crown is vast, and the light and shadow cast by it are magnificent and full of imagery.
today.
There are two long tables and several small tables under the Bodhi tree. In addition to the tables, golden cushions are neatly arranged and each position has a corresponding number to prevent disputes due to random sitting.
The core circle is for the imperial court and the five true rulers.
Outside are the forces temporarily residing in Fulong Temple and even those outside the temple.
As the few people came over, all the monks respectfully saluted Liang Qu and bowed to ninety degrees.
"Strange, Ah Shui is awesome."
Xu Zishuai turned around and saw several monks bowing but not standing up. They watched them for a distance before standing up.
"I don't think the Buddhist disciple Huaikong is like this either."
"Nonsense, they are our own people and we are guests, so of course we are different."
"It must be because of the Buddha!"
"Master!" Xu Zishuai said with a playful smile, "When will our martial arts school have a ritual?"
Yang Dongxiong kicked him directly.
Laughter rose and fell.
Today's scene can no longer be explained simply by its connection with the old monk.
Two days ago, Wuzhu snatched out the Fighting Buddha from Nirvana, which had different meanings for the entire Hanging Temple.
Although Dou Zhansheng's image was somewhat shattered, we cannot forget the special fact that Liang Qu was the only one to invite the Buddha.
Vairocana Tathagata!
When we discussed it in the temple, we never thought that the ending would be so wonderful. We just tried it without any hope. If we could squeeze it out, it would be the best. It would be the best if we could do it. It would be a good opportunity to promote Buddhism and show our power. If we couldn't squeeze it out, it would be fine. It was normal. Strictly speaking, Liangqu was not an orthodox Buddhist. Although everyone could become a Buddha, it was a bit exaggerated if we hadn't read many Buddhist scriptures.
Who would have thought that it was actually the hand of Vairocana Tathagata that was summoned!
This result is even better than asking everyone to leave!
Some people in the secular world say that it not only demonstrates the power of the Buddha, banning all rituals and being magnificent, but it also demonstrates the dignity of the Buddha. Even the Earl of Xingyi would find it difficult to move the entire frame!
Reveal a little, hide three points.
I am proud of the prosperity of Buddhism, and many believers on the road also show respect for it.
That night.
I don’t know how many great monks, pretending to be Maitreya, had this thought in their minds.
"Is there such a good thing in the world that can have the best of both worlds?"
The Living Buddha is alive!
On the floating steps.
Crowds of people poured in from Fulong Temple to Hanging Temple like black sesame seeds, creating a noisy and bustling atmosphere.
Liang Qu and his entourage were assigned to the imperial court.
Makes sense.
Liang Qu was the Earl of Dashunxingyi, a powerful official of the fourth rank. Yang Dongxiong was also more senior and powerful, more capable than many people in the delegation.
"It's so beautiful. This artistic conception makes me feel like I'm about to have an epiphany." Xu Zishuai's butt was on the cushion, like a tumbler, looking around.
The entire floating island does not appear to be formed naturally, and its surface is definitely cut by humans and is very smooth.
There are also golden Sanskrit characters on the ground, which are as dense as crawling ants, winding and twisting, and glowing.
Looking up and down, the sky is vast and the land is vast, the vision is unobstructed and unhindered, white clouds are floating and the blue sky is clear.
"The Bodhi Island of the Hanging Temple is spacious and refreshing, and is of course very beautiful. Throughout the ages, countless literati and poets have written poems and lyrics under the Bodhi tree."
A middle-aged man wearing a green robe, a jade belt around his waist and a small goatee came up under the guidance of a monk and bowed to Liang Qu first.
"Bian Youning, the prefect of Datong, greets the Earl of Xingyi."
"You are too polite, Magistrate Bian."
Liang Qu stood up to return the greeting. When the other party came, the style of his official uniform proved his identity.
Since they work for the court, they are one of us.
A few greetings.
Bian Youning sat down next to everyone, with a vague attitude of accompanying them.
Although he is the prefect, his rank is higher than Liang Qu, but power will not come out of thin air. There can only be one local leader, and the prefect's presence is often not high, and he mainly serves as a supervisor.
Ordinary people judge the court's attitude basically by looking at the relationship between the prefect and the local leader.
Liang Qu had inquired before coming here. It was said that Bian Youning was a Buddhist believer, so the connection was self-evident.
of course.
The country has been founded for less than a hundred years, so the relationship between them cannot be bad, and the five true rulers are all in the honeymoon period.
Bian Youning spoke eloquently. As a person who had passed the imperial examination, he was extremely knowledgeable. He quoted from classics, from Buddhist masters to Buddha legends. The stories he told were vivid and interesting, and everyone listened with great interest.
"Does Earl Xingyi know how the people of Datong Prefecture call you now?"
The conversation turned.
Liang Qu raised his eyebrows: "I don't know. I have been in a coma for the past two days and have not been to Datong Prefecture for a walk."
"That's a shame." Seeing that Liang Qu didn't know, Bian Youning didn't keep him in suspense, "The Ninth Buddha! One person invited the Buddha, and the Buddha is different from others. The people of Datong are all talking about this. Everyone knows it!"
"The Ninth Buddha..."
Liang Qu's eyes flashed.
He has a connection with the word "nine". He was the ninth disciple in the past and is now the ninth Buddha.
but.
"The villagers are just laughing at you."
You can listen to it, but don’t take it seriously, and don’t try to be a tiger.
"Haha, I think so too!"
Bian Youning laughed.
A quarter of an hour later.
There are more and more people on the floating island, and the further back you go, the more you envy the leisure and spaciousness in front.
Liang Qu met the Dragon-Elephant Martial Saint and the envoys. The imperial envoys had arrived while he was asleep.
They nodded to each other without saying much.
Instead, Bian Youning turned around and greeted the senior officials in the delegation, with a burning desire for progress.
Not long.
Taoist Master Ge from Louguan Terrace, who was the "lecturer" of the Dharma Assembly, arrived with a whisk in his hand. He first bowed and thanked Yuanzhi for his sudden enlightenment. Then he went to the table to the right of the Bodhi tree and looked through the scriptures.
Huaikong led several monks to sit at a small table, lined up on both sides, and took notes.
last of the last.
"Grandmaster!"
(End of this chapter)