Northern Dynasties

Chapter 351
Guangming Temple is located in the southeast of Shangfeng City, on the route to Maijiya Grottoes.

This area is also the area with the most religious buildings such as temples and nunneries in Tianshui County. The morning bell that made Li Tai hardly sleep well since he came to Tianshui came from here and arrived at Maiji Cliff. come back.

After Li Tai and his party left Zhoucheng, they headed east along the south bank of the Weishui River. Along the way, they could see temple buildings of various sizes every few miles, and they were even more densely distributed than the walls of the township manors in Guanzhong.

The surroundings of these temples are not uninhabited wilderness, they are all land properties belonging to the temples, and the villages where the temple slaves and monks live together.The dense distribution of population can be said to be second only to the periphery of the state city.

After traveling for more than 30 miles, a large-scale temple with many buildings appeared in the field of vision. The temples seen along the way were all dwarfed by the one in front of us. This is the destination of this trip, Guangming Temple.

The monks of Guangming Temple also showed enough respect for Li Tai, the newly promoted No. [-] figure in Longyou and the prefect of Dangjun. The abbot and monks stood outside the temple gate early and waited.In order to ensure that Litai Temple will not be harassed when visiting the temple, it has even refused to receive visiting donors and believers from a day ago.

Greeted by a group of monks, Li Tai strode into the temple.

The structure of this temple is similar to that of Guanzhong Temple. The first half is the place where the intellectuals welcome guests and accept offerings. Different areas are divided by pavilions and corridors. People who are well versed in Buddhism can see it mesmerizingly, but to a layman like Li Tai, they just feel dazzled and bizarre.

After finally patiently walking through the long corridor under the guidance and explanation of the monks, Li Taicai finally saw Master Tan Jing, the master of Guangming Temple, in the scripture hall next to the main hall of the temple.

However, right now, the Master Tan Jing didn't have time to talk to Li Tai, but was sitting on the high platform of the scripture hall to give a lecture.

Today, I am working in this village, and I visit the village frequently, only to find out that the man has passed away, and the only remaining grandson, who is unable to stand in the secular world, has escaped into the monks and lives in this temple to practice.I lack the wisdom root of the Buddha nature, and it is difficult to realize the honor of serving the Buddha. Only this heart of repaying kindness is ardent, and I hope to bring the benefactor's heir back to the world. "

After listening to Master Tan Jing, he felt a little bit emotional about the destruction of family affection caused by war, and then said with great interest: "Although the Lord is farewell to his dear ones, he still remembers this old kindness and vows to repay you. Comforting the father, the heart of filial piety is really touching.

He has a square head, big face, kind eyebrows and kind eyes. He looks like a Buddha statue. His voice is mellow and magnetic. The scriptures he recites from his mouth have an intoxicating charm. Therefore, hundreds of monks and laymen listening to the scriptures in the hall The crowd was also fascinated by what they heard, and they were completely unaware of the arrival of Li Tai and his party.

The two deacon monks led away, while Master Tan Jing waited with Li Tai in the hall.However, Li Tai himself was not interested in Buddhism, what he was interested in was the history of Guangming Temple's prosperity, and Master Tan Jing didn't want to talk more about these philistine schemes in the past, so the scene was a bit cold.

The old monk does not do childbirth, but only teaches the people what he has seen and known. If he gets alms, the scriptures will continue.It's not about greed for superfluous goods, it's just for the sake of the eternal Dharma. "

Of course Li Tai would not do this, he just stood aside and waited for the crowd to leave.

Although Li Tai didn't take it seriously, he still bowed respectfully and said.

Master Tan Jing also walked down the high platform with the support of his disciples, came to Li Tai, nodded and smiled and said, "I'm tired, so you have been waiting for a long time. When I fell into meditation last night, I saw people like evil spirits fighting for flesh and blood. , I feel really uneasy in my heart, and deeply feel that the military disaster has harmed the world, so I set up a volume of "Golden Light Sutra" today to pray for the four heavenly kings to bless our people."

He didn't connect Li Tai's visit with the dispute between the temple and the Tianshui Yan family. After all, this matter has been suppressed for several years, so long that he has almost forgotten it.

Master Tanjing looked Li Tai in the eyes again and said: "Your self is not a monk who received precepts, and I don't think he is a believer in the town. Although the old monk is not talented, he is in charge of the Buddhist rituals in this county, and the benefactor outside the town listens to "Golden Light According to the volume of "Jing", three liters of millet are required.

Since he heard that this handsome young man was speaking to hide his hostility, he didn't look like a kind person, so he didn't mention the handful of millet anymore, and instead ordered to bring over all the scriptures that were placed on the stage , and handed both hands to Li Tai.

However, he didn't come here today to be angry with the old monk. He put aside the little emotions in his heart for the time being, and when the old monk turned to receive him in the main hall, he made a little preparation and explained his intentions: "Today's visit, except Master Zhan Ang In addition to the Buddha's dignity, there is another thing to ask for. In the old year, Heyin suffered a disaster, and my father was fortunately saved by Tianshui Yan Xin's righteousness. It will be unforgettable for a long time.

After a while, Master Tan Jing became concerned about the separation of father and son that Li Tai had mentioned just now.

Li Tai's eyes widened when he heard these words, what does this mean?Is it to ask Lao Tzu for money?I haven't even...

"Master is truly compassionate, and his Buddha-nature shines!"

When Master Tan Jing heard this, his expression couldn't help but changed again, and he soon realized that the matter was not simple, otherwise Li Tai would not be asking for it, but actually threatening, there must be something tricky and unusual in it .

After Li Tai heard the words, he nodded, thanked him again, and then said: "This time I came to ask the master, what I did was not only the old love, but also praying for my father. Father and son have been separated for several years, so far There is still no news. If my father knows that I have this opportunity to repay my kindness but I have not done my best, I will be heartbroken. Therefore, I implore the master not to let me be called unfilial!"

He subconsciously lowered his head and looked at his waist, only to remember that he took off the saber and put it away when he entered the temple just now, then he raised his head and laughed dryly, looked at the old monk and said, "I am very happy to visit the famous temple. There is nothing to offer. I know that the benefits of listening to the scriptures and enlightening wisdom should be taken in vain. This is the only one who has the authority and authority to serve as an envoy in the county. The mage has some unfulfilled wishes. For this, I have the right to be a scripture fund, okay?"

After hearing Li Tai's answer, the old monk's face froze immediately, and then he returned to normal after a while, and said with emotion: "Guan Shijun looks so good, I can't help thinking back to the old year when I learned from Faluo, I used to work with you." The elders of the nobles are fortunate to have social relations and have benefited a lot. The meeting with the envoy in Longshang is also the retribution of the past. The envoy has outstanding appearance and distinctive style. Volume, let’s chat to express our congratulations.”

This scripture is not an ordinary scripture, but is made of exquisite silk and satin as the backing. The material is flexible and the surface is fine and smooth. The font is also dignified and beautiful, and it is soaked with spices. It is a good work of art in itself .If you add the special significance of being handed by the Shamen master, let alone a handful of millet spread to the market, even if it costs hundreds of shi, it will not worry about selling.

After hearing this, Master Tan Jing was not in a hurry to answer, and after pondering for a while, he said again: "It is true that the Yan family in this town has been enshrining the Lord in the temple for a long time. It is normal. But the old monk has ignored the affairs of the temple for several years, and he dare not reply to the envoy rashly for a while, and he still needs to order the deacon monk to do a little research."

Seeing this scene, Li Tai also raised his hand to signal the monks leading the way not to disturb the master's lecture, and found an empty seat near the door to sit down, listening to the old monk's voice while secretly slandering the old man Can really put on airs.

In all fairness, a great monk with such a big name sat on the stage and talked for an hour or two. Although Li Tai didn't understand what he was talking about, he had to admit that the cost of a handful of millet was really affordable. Compared with some well-dressed beasts in later generations who cheat money and deceive their hearts, it can be said to be a clean stream.

After hearing what Li Tai said, he immediately paid attention to it, summoned two deacon monks, and solemnly ordered them to search for a young man named Yan Zheng in the temple immediately in front of Li Tai. come here.

Li Tai also couldn't care less about his parents and elders having too many friends, and all kinds of monsters and monsters have friendship. Every time someone starts with this, he always feels that others are half-headed for no reason.

But Li Tai was still very upset, this is not a matter of a handful of millets!I didn't come here to seek education. I, the prefect of the county, was forced to buy and sell by force. How presumptuous are my methods when dealing with others?

More than half an hour passed so quickly, Li Tai was already drowsy, and the lectures on the high platform finally came to an end. They got up one after another, went in and kowtowed to thank the master for his kindness in teaching the scriptures, and then exited the scripture hall one by one.

May I ask, has your envoy ever arranged Buddhist rituals for your father to pray for blessings and avoid disasters?There are also many people in Longbian who were separated from each other by the war, and reunited safely with the protection of Buddha.This kind of happy event in the world is passed down from time to time.If you have this intention, the old monk is willing to personally preside over the witness! "

When Li Tai heard this, he immediately wanted to scold his mother, no wonder this old monk can still play so well in Longyou, he really does what he does and loves what he does!

I have told many people about this experience, but only this old monk thought of persuading him to use the power of gods and Buddhas to find his father in a blink of an eye.If you want to find out where your father is, it’s obviously not something you can do with a handful of millet. I tried to buy and sell by force before, so I’m trying to sell myself the Xiaoyi package!
Li Tai didn't believe that he could find his father by doing a trick, but just now he was glaring at the old monk and threatening him not to be accused of being unfilial. Now that he was given a chance, he couldn't refuse it.

He was thinking about how to respond when the abbot monk who had greeted him outside the temple hurried in and whispered something to the old monk.Master Tan Jing apologized to Li Tai after listening, then stood up and walked out of the room with the abbot.

(End of this chapter)