The Dharma Sea of ​​the Green Snake

Chapter 685
The next day, the back mountain of Tongqing Temple.

Pei Wende sat under the waterfall again after a long absence, and Xiao Qing, who had turned into a little green snake again, was entrenched between his palms, exhaling a dense air with his breath.

Between exhalation and inhalation, this person and snake seemed to form some kind of delicate cycle, entering a deeper level of meditation.

"How long have they been like this?"

Sitting beside Tan bored, Ah Yue turned her head and asked Zhang Chusheng beside her while fishing.

And behind them, the three eccentric civet cat brothers were sneaking to the weapon rack, as if they were going to steal a sword from it.

It's a pity that before the three raccoon brothers could steal it, the weapon rack suddenly rose from the ground, and moved towards the nearby medicine garden as if it had grown legs.

Then I saw Pei Wende's commonly used iron hammer and iron felt "live" all of a sudden, and started chasing and beating the three civet cat brothers crazily.

Even the Iron Gu who were quietly lying aside were startled, and they all spread their wings and started moving.

"It's been three hours at least, and they've been like this since the rain stopped last night."

Helplessly, he glanced at the three civet cat brothers who were "playing around" behind them, and Zhang Chusheng, who seemed quite unaccustomed to morning classes, replied softly.

"That's a pity. The plaque given by the emperor will be hung up today. It's a pity that Teacher and the others can't see it with their own eyes."

Seemingly muttering regretfully, Ah Yue's curious eyes stayed on Pei Wende and Xiaoqing for a long time.

Apparently, Ah Yue was more curious about what happened to Pei Wende and Xiaoqing than the ceremony of renaming Tongqing Temple to Miyin Temple.

"I advise you not to make any crooked ideas, and be careful that my brother will settle accounts after autumn."

Seeing Ah Yue's careful thinking at a glance, Zhang Chusheng warned with a headache.

Be it the three civet cat brothers, Ah Yue, or even those artifacts with spirituality...

Zhang Chusheng always felt that after his brother came back from Chang'an, the back mountain of Tongqing Temple became more and more "lively".

"What can I do? I've always been very quiet!"

Hearing Zhang Chusheng's warning, Ah Yue immediately rolled her eyes angrily.

It's a pity that Zhang Chusheng didn't believe what she said, even the three civet cat brothers who were fighting behind them stopped fighting, and looked at Ah Yue with a strange look.

It's not very pleasant to say, although the three civet cat brothers are usually very noisy and happy, but when it comes to the guy who really makes everyone in the temple a headache, it must be Ah Yue.

Although Ah Yue usually has a quiet and well-behaved appearance, once she acts like a monster, she will definitely make a big mess.

"Okay! I know my words are not convincing..."

Obviously aware of this strangely silent atmosphere, Ah Yue had no choice but to throw up her hands.

"I promise, I have absolutely no wrong ideas."

Having said that, Ah Yue silently felt sorry for her.

It seems that if you want to take the opportunity to find out what the relationship between Pei Wende and Xiaoqing is, you can let it go.

"Speaking of which, has the teacher really become a monk?"

Couldn't help turning her eyes to Pei Wende's bald head, Ah Yue changed the subject and asked another question that confused her for a long time.

When she was still in Chang'an, because Pei Wende was in a hurry to leave, Ah Yue only knew that the other party seemed to be a monk on behalf of a certain prince, and was bestowed the title of "Fahai" by the current emperor.

As for when the other party left home?How did you get out of the house?

Ah Yue didn't know anything about it, and even Zou Qiwu, who was always supernatural, didn't say anything in detail.

But after returning to Tongqing Temple this time, Ah Yue was surprised to find that although Pei Wende had shaved his head, he didn't seem to be a monk in other respects.

Still dressed as a hunter in short shirts and trousers, still going down the mountain every now and then to eliminate demons...

Compared with Pei Wende a year ago, the only thing that Pei Wende has changed now is that he has given up the habit of eating meat and beating teeth.

"Senior brother has indeed become a monk under the precepts, and this is evidenced by the degree certificate."

Dudi is a certificate issued by the government to monks. Only those holding Dudie are real monks, otherwise they cannot be called monks at all.

"You know that's not what I'm asking!"

Suddenly shaking the fishing rod in her hand, Ah Yue stared speechlessly at Zhang Chusheng who was still pretending to be stupid.

"Duyi, I can get you as much as you want..."

"What I'm asking is, does the teacher really want to become a monk himself?"

Although Chan Master Lingyou has never enforced the precepts and laws in Tongqing Temple, he did learn from Zen Master Huaihai and is a firm practitioner of Baizhang's clear rules.

If Pei Wende was really ordained as a monk, he would definitely not violate the clear rules formulated by Zen Master Huaihai.

"Clear rules lie in the heart, not in the action."

"The jungle thrives on nothing, and the practice of reciting Buddha's name is safe."

"For diligence, keeping precepts is the first priority, and for diseases, reducing food is the medicine."

"Patience is the bodhi for affliction, and liberation is not to argue for right and wrong."

"Retaining people to grow old becomes true love, and deacons take meritorious deeds."

"Language should be reduced to be straightforward, and elders and young people should be kind and harmonious."

"Learning is based on diligent practice, and understanding is nothing to blame for cause and effect."

"Age and death use impermanence as a warning policy, and Buddhist affairs use precision and austerity as practical."

"The hospitality is based on sincerity, and the gate of the mountain is solemnly based on old age."

"In all things, it is not laborious to presuppose, and it is polite to be humble when dealing with others."

"In case of distress, stability is the focus, and charity is based on compassion."

Looking at Ah Yue with a confused face, Zhang Chusheng could only sigh, and then continued to explain.

"The purpose of Master Huaihai's formulation of clear rules is to standardize temple rules, emphasize national laws, and restrain monks' behavior."

"On a bigger scale, I don't want the temple to be treated as a place to hide filth by the country gentry, and then be rejected by the emperor and officials, and the Shi family's lineage will be completely wiped out."

"To put it in a small way, it is to guide people to be good, enhance the self-worth of monks, and make Buddhist temples all over the world a real holy place for Buddhism."

Whether it is the "one day without work, one day without food" advocated by Zen Master Huaihai, or the true meaning expressed by the "Twenty Essentials for the Jungle", the purpose is to restrict the behavioral norms of monks in temples, and ultimately realize compassion and help the world The goal.

But the question now is, does Wen Wende need those "externalized behaviors" to prove himself?
"Senior brother has already received the true teaching of the master. He has a heart of compassion and saving people. Whether or not he becomes a monk is just a formality."

Looking at Ah Yue who still didn't quite understand, Zhang Chusheng continued.

"Brother once told me the story of an eminent monk named 'Daoji'..."

"It is said that this eminent monk is crazy, eats wine and meat, ignores ordinary laws and acts unexpectedly, but he is a person who truly cares for all sentient beings and saves the world with compassion."

"In contrast, those people who eat fast and recite Buddha's name on weekdays, and when it comes to their own interests, they have a hideous face, even if they have been a monk for a lifetime, they are just superficial."

"With my senior brother's current state, there is no need to prove himself by becoming a monk. The Buddha is already in his heart."

—Recommendation ticket—/—Monthly ticket—

(End of this chapter)