Emperor Taizong's Growth Plan

Chapter 158 We are not playing the same game...

Xiao Chengduan sat on the head, looked around at the monks below, and said with a smile:

"Today's Dharma Discussion Conference, first compare the realm of Buddhism, and then discuss the cultivation of martial arts. The previous discussion of Dharma, in order to show fairness, I will come up with the questions! Masters, do you have any opinions?"

The four of them all knew that it was not fair at all for Xiao Cheng to come up with the question.

But it's already at this time, how can they have any nonsense, so naturally they bowed and said in unison:
"Your Majesty, please come up with a question."

Xiao Cheng nodded and said:

"I've always heard that the Buddha is an enlightened being, the highest state of Buddhist practice, with immeasurable supernatural powers, immeasurable wisdom, and omnipotence. Then I have doubts, how to cultivate to such a state?"

Hearing this, Hui Qi glanced at Xiao Cheng unexpectedly.

It's nothing else, just a little surprised, this question is really a bit too normal.

In fact, if you deliberately target it, you can come up with a topic that contradicts Buddhist teachings at this time, so as to embarrass the monks.As a result, His Majesty did not embarrass them on this topic, Hui Qi was really surprised.

Hearing Xiao Cheng's question, Zhi Fan was the most impatient, and hurriedly said:

"If you talk about cultivating the Buddha, you should know the cause, know the effect, do no evil, and do all good. Then follow the five precepts and ten good deeds, in order to purify your body and mind and liberate your body and mind. Those who can reach this state can be called Buddhas. .”

This answer, um, how should I put it, is a standard answer.

Since the prosperity of Buddhism, people who ask how to cultivate to the realm of Buddha are naturally like carp crossing the river.On the Buddhist side, there is naturally a standard answer.The reason why Zhi Fan rushed to answer at this time was because he wanted to tell this method before everyone else.

Well, the standard answer, anyway, can not go wrong!
But he didn't expect that as soon as Zhimi's voice fell, the monk Liuhuai over there immediately burst out laughing and said:

"Hahaha, the method of cultivating Buddha that this senior brother said is nothing more than copying what others say, and following the practice methods of the great monks. Just because you don't have your own opinions, the poor monk will know that you don't know how to practice to become a Buddha. !"

Zhimi frowned when he heard the words, and said in a deep voice:
"If the poor monk is wrong, please give me your advice!"

The Huili monk on the side also suddenly spoke at this time, saying:
"Although this statement is not bad, it is true that my nephew Zhimi does not have his own opinion. The Buddhist precepts, the five precepts and the ten good deeds, are not intended to restrain the monks, but to enable Buddhist disciples to cultivate correct knowledge and correct views. Therefore, they can become Buddhas." It is not because of observing the five precepts and ten virtues, but because of correct knowledge and correct views."

Huili paused, then spoke again:

"If there are wicked people who kidnap innocent people and force monks to eat meat and drink alcohol, monks break the precepts in order to save people's lives. Could it be that this monk will not be able to become a Buddha because of breaking the precepts?"

The wise man heard the words, and immediately retorted:

"What the poor monk said is just to tell the Dharma of practicing Buddhism, not to stick to the precepts. And as long as the monks practice the five precepts and ten good deeds every day, they can understand the truth."

Huili heard the words, pondered for a moment, and said:

"As much as the wisdom and obsession master and nephew value precepts, the poor monk pays more attention to cultivating the mind. If you want to become a Buddha, you must have a clear state of mind. In all appearances, you should not be attached to appearances, not attached to appearances. When getting along with others, there should be no evil thoughts that harm others and benefit yourself In addition, you need to be firm in your mind. No matter who you are, no matter when and what happens, you must be firm in your mind and not waver. As long as you achieve this state of mind, even if you are not a Buddhist believer, your wisdom is enough to become a Buddha!"

Liu Huai on the side, still smiling, shook his head repeatedly and said:

"Wrong, wrong, wrong!"

Huili heard the words, raised his eyebrows slightly, and asked:
"What's wrong?"

"The mind is clear and the behavior is pure. Those who have achieved this state are indeed great practitioners, but they have not yet attained the Buddhahood!" Monk Liuhuai said loudly.

"Master Liuhuai, what's your opinion? Why don't you talk about it now!" Xiao Cheng asked with a chuckle at the corner of his mouth.

Liu Huai looked calm, did not speak, but turned to look at Monk Hui Qi, saying:
"Let Master Huiqi speak first!"

Monk Huiqi looked at Monk Liuhuai with a calm expression and the appearance of a virtuous and eminent monk, and couldn't help feeling suspicious.

He knew that the Liuhuai monk in front of him was the one Xiao Cheng recruited to seize the position of leader of the Buddhist sect.

Since the emperor convened a group of abbots, Buddhist disciples, and believers to hold a Dharma discussion meeting, he must want to let the monk Liuhuai be granted the title of great master in a legitimate way, so that the whole Buddhist sect will be convinced.

But since this is the case, then the topic of this law conference, the answer of the monk Liuhuai must impress everyone present.Otherwise, the emperor directly decreed the canonization, and there is no point in holding it at all.

Monk Liuhuai is so confident at this time, is he really confident that his answer can firmly beat him?
Seeing that Hui Qi's expression was constantly changing, and unwilling to speak for a long time, Xiao Cheng said:

"Master Huiqi, why don't you answer?"

Hui Qi heard the words, immediately came back to his senses, restrained his mind, pondered for a moment, and said:
"What the two of you said before is actually correct. Practitioners should uphold the precepts externally and cultivate their own body diligently. Internally cultivate the state of mind in order to achieve the realm of Prajna. Only by paying equal attention to body and mind can one achieve detachment."

At this time, Monk Liuhuai couldn't restrain his excitement, his heart was beating faster, and he couldn't help but say:
"Is this Master Huiqi's answer?"

After all, he is young, and his practice is much worse than that of his master Wu Rong.Seeing that he is about to become the new leader of the Buddhist sect, the excitement and anxiety are subconsciously revealed, and he can't wait to finish this scene.

Actually speaking, Liu Huai cannot be blamed.

Let you, a young man in your 20s, be taken away one day, and then tell you that the organization has decided that you only need to go through another process, and then you can become one of the elders.Whoever puts this on will not be able to hold back.

Hui Qi's heart skipped a beat, and he looked around.

Seeing the desire for power in their hearts, they stood up to fight for the position of Huili and Wisdom fans.Look at the Liuhuai monk who was used by Xiao Cheng to help him weaken the power of Buddhism.There are also Taning Temple disciples such as Zhitong who were obsessed with letting himself get the position of great master.

Thinking about the ins and outs behind the Ganye Temple that I just learned last night, and the mistakes made by Buddhism over the years.Hui Qi kept thinking in his heart.

Suddenly, Hui Qi felt a sudden flash of light.On the heart lake that had caused waves, he suddenly felt a sense of peace and tranquility.

Hui Qi's eyes lit up, he just followed his heart and said:

"This is the idea I have practiced for decades, but many worldly things recently made me suddenly enlightened."

Hui Qi paused, then said in a deep voice:
"Before my Buddhist disciples practiced, they either strictly cultivated the precepts, or diligently recited the Buddhist scriptures, or persisted in cultivating their minds, or... or they wanted to seek the merits of the heavens. All kinds of methods are for the sake of oneself. Practice like this , It is only to cultivate Buddha for the sake of becoming a Buddha, and if you lose your original mind and have the intention of turning the cart before the horse, how can you achieve the highest state?"

As Hui Qi spoke, he thought of a group of Buddhist disciples who had gone astray without knowing it, and his face could not help showing compassion.

The Buddha's heart of compassion for all living beings has been touched, and there is an immediate feeling between heaven and earth, and immediate feedback.

In the line of sight that ordinary people can't see, between the sky and the earth, countless golden rays of light continue to gather, condensing behind Hui Qi who is sitting on the Dharma altar.

Xiao Cheng, who was at the top, suddenly realized something was wrong, his eyes sharpened, and he looked at Monk Hui Qi on the altar.

With a thought, on the golden finger panel, "Heaven's Blessing" among the extra skills, a colorful streamer flashed across it.

The next moment, within Xiao Cheng's line of sight, the world changed drastically.

Incomparably bright but not dazzling, the gentle golden light filled with boundless compassion continued to condense, and finally gradually manifested into a huge golden lotus bud, enveloping Monk Huiqi.

Hui Qi on the Dharma altar was immersed in the flash of insight in his mind at this time, and said:

"Cutting off all your own troubles and detaching from life and death, although it is a path of practice, it loses the meaning of my Buddha's equality of all living beings and compassion."

In Xiao Cheng's line of sight, the golden flower buds kept turning, and following Hui Qi's words, the flower buds opened for three minutes, and a ray of golden light overflowed from the lotus.

"Those who have a Buddha's heart should benefit all living beings in the world, take it as their duty to save all living beings, and rescue all living beings from suffering."

Hui Qi opened his mouth again, and the flower buds bloomed again, and the golden light was even stronger, surrounding Hui Qi, setting it off more and more like a Buddha coming to the world.

"Pursue the Buddha way above, convert sentient beings below, and cultivate to the point that you have more than enough merit. The Dharma will benefit all living beings, so that all sentient beings will also be able to realize the truth in the future."

At this time, the condensed golden lotus has already bloomed for seven points, and countless golden lights overflowed, condensing into golden lotus flowers in the air, circling around Hui Qi.

Good guy!Such a large-scale, large-scale tolerance, this is the enlightenment of Mahayana Buddhism!

Ordinary people may not be able to see such a mysterious scene, but they also feel it in their hearts. Listening to Hui Qi's expounding on his own ideas, the monks and common people either showed obsession on their faces, or looked suddenly enlightened, their eyes wide open. Expressing admiration and enthusiasm, he stared closely at Monk Huiqi.

Xiao Cheng's complexion sank slightly, his eyes narrowed slightly, he couldn't help standing up, holding the Fulong Sword on his waist, and stared closely at Monk Huiqi.

He has been planning for a long time, but he didn't make a wedding dress for Monk Huiqi!
[Anger Dragon Excalibur, Five-Star Treasure

Introduction: The inheritance of the royal family of Yunguo is said to be transformed from the Lujiang dragon vein that runs through the southern part of the sky, and it is extremely miraculous.

Wearing effect: the person who wears it, the force value +10, gets the talent "Raging Dragon Body Protection" (the vision manifests, protects the body)]

In the sight that ordinary people can't see, the sword body of the angry dragon trembled slightly, and immediately an illusory dragon flew up from the sword body.The dragon's body rose against the wind, and after a while, it turned into a huge dragon with a ferocious face and full of violence, hovering above Xiao Cheng's head.

The huge and ferocious dragon roared at the golden lotus flower that manifested behind Hui Qi.The sound of the dragon's chant was deafening, wrapped in boundless violence, and kept rushing towards the golden lotus.

The huge golden lotus flower protecting Monk Huiqi trembled slightly under this power, and the original blooming speed was stagnant.The blossoming golden lotuses hovering around his body also dissipated at this time, turning into golden light and scattered around.

Monk Hui Qi, who was immersed in the epiphany, felt a little uncomfortable at this moment, his brows frowned, and his mouth stopped.He turned his head to look at Xiao Cheng, who was holding a long sword in his hand, standing upright, looking directly at him.

Among the believers who came to participate in the law conference in the courtyard, Sang Pan, who came to join in the fun, had a miraculous purple light in his eyes, and faint blood oozing from the corners of his eyes, but he still endured the pain and stared at the vision above. , couldn't hide the astonishment and shock on his face.

Looking at the golden lotus and the huge dragon that manifested in his sight, Sang Pan only felt that the whole world view was a bit collapsed, and he couldn't help but have the idea of ​​swearing.

Is this the world I have lived in for more than 40 years?

Sang Pan stared at his bleeding eyes, lost in thought.

We are not playing the same game...

　To write this chapter, I have to check the information on the language used in Buddhism, so tiring!

　　Moreover, if my guess is correct, everyone should just pass over those things, and even think that I am very watery.

　　It seems that I did something thankless again...

　　
　
(End of this chapter)