The Dharma Sea of ​​the Green Snake

Chapter 172 Little Sakyamuni

Weishan Tongqing Temple was originally just an unknown small mountain temple in the border of Tanzhou.

A year ago, this temple didn't even have a formal title deed, and it was an unnamed temple that was not recognized by the government and would have its land reclaimed and monks expelled at any time.

Except for the villagers at the foot of Wei Mountain who have been helped all the year round, no one will know the existence of Tongqing Temple.

But since a year ago, the reputation of Tongqing Temple has gradually spread around Weishan Mountain, and even the whole Tanzhou.

There are those who say that there are eminent monks in Tongqing Temple, those who say that prayers are effective in Tongqing Temple, and those who say that monks in Tongqing Temple can cast down demons...

The most important thing is that a considerable number of gentry and noble relatives began to go to Tongqing Temple to burn incense and worship Buddha from time to time, attracting a large group of melon-eating people who did not know the truth and went up the mountain to pray.

So over time, Tongqing Temple has gained considerable popularity in the entire Tanzhou territory.

However, if this is the case, Tongqing Temple is only one of the several well-known Buddhist temples in Tanzhou, and it is far from being able to reach the point of being unique in Tanzhou.

What really made Tongqing Temple famous is that the monk Huiji of Tongqing Temple publicly stated that he would hold a "Congress for Debating Scriptures" and hoped to invite all Buddhist temples in the border of Tanzhou to debate.

In this era when the Buddhist atmosphere prevails, Huiji's practice is tantamount to provoking other temples in Tanzhou.

Its seriousness is almost like pointing their noses and saying-you bunch of scumbags are not as good as me, I am the orthodox Buddhist.

The result can be imagined, other Buddhist temples in Tanzhou came to the door one after another, but they all lost to Huiji in the debate.

Not only that, but Hui Ji never refused any other monks who passed by.

As long as she came to Tongqing Temple, Hui Ji was willing to accept the opponent's challenge of debate. If she won, she could go back with a rich gift, and if she lost, she could spend the night in Tongqing Temple.

For wandering monks, this is simply a favorable condition.

Therefore, the debating activities in the main hall of Tongqing Temple have not stopped since the day it started.

Hui Ji, who is far more energetic than ordinary people, does not refuse any challenger. He has held one-on-one, one-on-ten, and even one-on-one debate conferences.

In Huiji's own words, practicing Buddhism is to save oneself and save others.

Self-cultivation is like drinking water, only you know whether it is warm or cold, and there is nothing difficult about it.

But if you want to save people, if you want others to agree with your point of view, you must convince them from all aspects.

And this requires extremely strong eloquence and quick-witted thinking.

A monk who once accepted the challenge scoffed at it.

Because even the legendary Buddha, Sakyamuni, had only five hundred disciples, and only ten of them got the essence.

It is easy for Huiji to win the debate, but it is tantamount to wishful thinking if the opponent agrees with his point of view.

Regarding this, Hui Ji only said lightly that he never thought of ascending to the sky in one step, let alone saving sentient beings like a Buddha.

Among the thousands of people who argue with me, as long as ten people agree with my point of view, I will be considered successful.

And among those who agree with their point of view, there is one person who is willing to spread this point of view, then he will be successful in his life.

The Buddha Sakyamuni had five hundred disciples in his life, and he was able to spread the Dharma widely in the world.

And I only need one-tenth of the amount, and this life is not in vain.

After this debate, the eminent monk was immediately convinced, saying that he was willing to be one of the disciples who spread the thought of wisdom and silence.

As a result, the name of Huiji's "Little Sakyamuni" also spread.

Everyone says that in today's Weishan Tongqing Temple, there is a "Little Sakyamuni" who made great vows like a Buddha and spread Buddhism widely.

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The back mountain of Tongqing Temple is under the waterfall of the torrent.

"If outsiders know that the 'Little Sakyamuni' in their eyes is either eating or sleeping recently, they will be disappointed."

Sitting cross-legged under the waterfall, Pei Wende looked at Hui Ji with a lazy face not far away, and complained angrily.

"Also, you obviously wanted to hold some kind of 'classic debate conference' at the beginning, but now you are hiding here and refusing to meet people."

Ever since the name of Huiji's "Little Sakyamuni" has spread more and more widely, now Tongqing Temple has an endless stream of monks and pilgrims visiting every day, just to see him.

At the beginning, Hui Ji patiently maintained his own rules and image, but after a long time, he became a little annoyed.

Because except for a few eminent monks who really wanted to discuss scriptures with him, most of the wandering monks came here to cheat for food and drink, and even the pilgrims had an expression that watching the excitement was not a big deal.

"Being able to eat and sleep is also a skill."

"Besides, I am different from you. My practice has long been stuck in a bottleneck. Only when I come into contact with the truly advanced Buddhism can I make a breakthrough."

In fact, this is also where Huiji is most helpless.

Pei Wende's mind is simple, or his goal is clear, so the way of practice is smooth sailing, and he rarely encounters any bottlenecks.

But I broke the precepts and re-cultivated, and I was deeply involved in worldly fame and fortune. I had to fulfill the long-cherished wish in my heart before I could make great progress and make further progress.

"What kind of skill is it to be able to eat and sleep? You might as well say that you are better at fooling people!"

"I see you debating scriptures with those monks, and every time you fool them enough, it seems that you are a talent for pyramid schemes."

Not knowing Huiji's thoughts, Pei Wende, who had long been accustomed to the other party's state, continued to complain.

"MLM?"

Hearing Pei Wende's complaints, although Huiji was a little curious about the meaning of "MLM", she still retorted instinctively.

"It's really not a big skill to be able to sleep. Ordinary people know the principle of eating when hungry and sleeping when tired."

"But they can't just eat when they eat and sleep when they sleep."

"For most people, there's more to eating than eating, and more than sleeping when sleeping."

"Just like you now, you are obviously practicing meditation, but your rhythm is disturbed by my existence."

Hearing this, Pei Wende rolled his eyes directly.

"All right, all right, you are reasonable, anyway, I can't say no to you."

"I only know that if you don't go back, the old monk will definitely find that you are lazy again. Don't blame me for not saving you."

As soon as these words came out, even Hui Ji, who had a thick face and a dark heart, couldn't help being shocked.

"Pei Wende! You betrayed me!"

As if responding to Huiji's words, Zen Master Lingyou's suppressed angry voice suddenly came from the front yard of Tongqing Temple.

"Hui Ji!!!"

—Recommendation ticket—/—Monthly ticket—

(End of this chapter)