The disaster of the world begins with Dongfang Bubai

Chapter 181 This is the Supreme Bodhicitta, and also the Supreme Pure Mind

"Okay, I will observe the three realms for you." Tathagata's pair of Buddha eyes drooped, rippling with a magnificent Buddhist rhythm.

Xi Mingzhang raised his eyes and stared upwards, a sense of understanding emerged in his mind:
"The divine eye sees everything, illuminates and distinguishes the good understanding and good vision, and also sees the various destinies of sentient beings, the continuation of birth and death, and knows all their karma, results and roots without omission."

"Yes, the Dragon King of Jinghe River was indeed killed unjustly." Tathagata sighed quietly.

The Buddhas, Bodhisattvas and Arhats in the hall could not help but look at each other in bewilderment. Guanyin Bodhisattva could not help but say:

"It is really unexpected that such immoral things happened in heaven."

"It seems that the death of Bodhisattva Guangli's uncle was indeed unjust. In this case, I ask the Buddha to speak up on Guangli's behalf, meet the Jade Emperor to explain the injustice, and bring justice to the world." Sun Wukong pleaded.

"This..." Tathagata looked embarrassed.

Upon seeing this, Kasyapa and Ananda stood up and began to speak one after another.

"How can the Buddhist world be involved in matters concerning the heavens? That's just wishful thinking."

"That's right, Fighting Buddha, my Buddhist world has always valued tranquility and peace. What you just said goes against the fundamental principles of Buddhism."

Xi Mingzhang said calmly:

“Purity is the pure mind that comes from one’s own heart. One must extinguish greed, anger, and ignorance, and increase precepts, concentration, and wisdom. As the saying goes, without precepts, there is no concentration; without concentration, there is no wisdom; without wisdom, there is no pure mind.”

“If you can treat all sentient beings with compassion, like a father or mother, with equality and non-duality, and vow to save sentient beings from the sea of ​​suffering of samsara and even to attain Buddhahood, this is the highest bodhicitta, and also the supreme pure mind.”

"Why does what Wukong said go against the fundamental principles of our Buddhist world?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere in the hall became strange. Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie and others looked at Xi Mingzhang with extremely surprised eyes, as if they had finally seen the true face of their master today.

The other Buddhas, Bodhisattvas and Arhats all looked very strange and muttered to themselves:
"The original Golden Cicada is back."

"Have you become a Buddha and returned to your position, awakening from your past? Are you Tang Xuanzang now, or Jin Chanzi?" Kasyapa asked with a frown.

"The appearance of a person, the appearance of living beings, and the appearance of a lifespan are all appearances and non-appearances. Why? To be free from all appearances is to be called a Buddha." Xi Mingzhang whispered:

“I am both Tang Xuanzang and not Tang Xuanzang, I am both Jin Chanzi and not Jin Chanzi. If I have to be famous, I would be the Sandalwood Merit Buddha.”

"Humph, you are still as cunning and eloquent as before." Ananda said with a mocking look: "Hasn't the suffering of ten reincarnations taught you a lesson yet?"

Xi Mingzhang smiled faintly:
"If I were Jin Chanzi, what would you call me?"

Suddenly, Kasyapa and Ananda felt as if a six-winged golden cicada appeared in their eyes. It exuded an extremely vicious and bloodthirsty aura, and had an extremely evil and ferocious nature that could swallow anything in the six realms.

With a "thump", the two men fell to their knees in fear, their lips trembling, and they shouted unconsciously:
"Senior brother."

Xi Mingzhang shook his head and laughed:
"The past is the past. I didn't expect you two venerables to be so nostalgic. Hurry up and get up. In this life, I am Tang Xuanzang. How dare I be your senior brother?"

Tathagata sighed:
"Xuanzang, since you have gained wisdom from your previous life, and since Kasyapa and Ananda were the first to speak evil, you have now learned a lesson. This is the cycle of cause and effect. Don't continue."

"Disciple obeys your command." Xi Mingzhang clasped his hands together.

Kasyapa and Ananda's eyes instantly regained clarity, they concealed the deep resentment in their eyes, stood up in embarrassment and sat down at their seats.

"Buddha, my master just said that we should treat all sentient beings with the supreme pure compassion, like fathers and mothers, and treat them equally." Sun Wukong knelt down and said:

"Please, Buddha, distinguish between loyalty and treachery and clear the name of Bodhisattva Guangli."

"I beg the Buddha to make the decision for me." Ao Lie also knelt down and clasped his hands together.

"Hey, you all please stand up. This matter needs careful consideration." Tathagata raised his hand to signal.

Seeing that the two men still did not get up, Ananda immediately thought of regaining his lost face on his disciples, so he spoke indifferently:
"What are you doing? Are you trying to use the Buddha to take revenge?"

"What does it mean to take revenge on someone personally?"

Sun Wukong had already had a bad impression of Kasyapa and Ananda, who had made things difficult for his disciples. When he heard what he said, he stood up angrily. "If the Dragon King of Jinghe River was not Ao Lie's uncle, would you care about this matter?" Ananda smiled coldly.

"Many of the saints present here know me, Old Sun. If anyone can tell me one thing, I will never interfere in the affairs of the Dragon King again."

When the people in the hall were silent, Guanyin nodded and said:

"Although Wukong has a violent personality, he is honest and never hides anything."

"What? What else do you have to say?" Sun Wukong looked at Ananda.

Kasyapa on the side said in a calm tone:
"My Buddhist sect aspires to leave the world, how can we care about the affairs of heaven?"

"Besides, can your firefly light illuminate all the injustices in the world?"

Sun Wukong asked contemptuously:

"Seeing injustice on the road, drawing one's sword to help, even ordinary people can do it, are we Buddhas and Bodhisattvas not even as good as ordinary people?"

"I, Old Sun, will ask you another question. If the saints of Buddhism only care about their own peace and allow evil to run rampant, what will be the result?"

Without waiting for the two to speak, he replied:

"By then, I'm afraid we will no longer be Buddhas, but evil men who help the tyrants to commit atrocities."

"You are making excuses. It is true that like teacher, like disciple." Kasyapa said sarcastically.

Ananda continued:
"Even if he becomes a Buddha, he still has a demonic aura, which is unacceptable to Buddhism."

"Humph, if the Buddhist sect is full of cunning and incompetent people like you, I, Old Sun, would not want to stay in the Buddhist sect."

After Sun Wukong finished speaking, Tathagata's face showed anger:

"Sun Wukong, I love you very much, don't get too carried away. Today is a celebration party, so we can discuss this matter later."

"As the head of Buddha, you stand by and watch when things happen. This is simply dereliction of duty and immoral. You are bound to be ridiculed by the world and make all the saints shudder." Sun Wukong scolded directly.

"Sun Wukong, you are so bold that you dare to openly insult my Buddha. How can I let you go?" A look of triumph appeared in Ananda's eyes.

"People like you who only know how to flatter and abuse your power for personal gain are nothing more than scum of Buddhism. Take a beating from your grandpa Sun."

Sun Wukong pulled out the golden cudgel from his ear and hit Ananda fiercely.

"How dare you." Tathagata raised his hand and immediately knocked Sun Wukong to the ground, took away the golden hoop stick, and said:
"I have repeatedly given in to you because of your hard work and great contributions, but you did not know when to advance or retreat, and actually started a fight in the main hall."

"Although you have entered Buddhism, you are cunning and arrogant and do not follow reason. Your sins are unforgivable."

"Wait a minute, although Sun Wukong has a rude personality, he is strong and upright, and is indispensable to our Buddhist sect. I ask the Buddha to show some mercy."

The most senior Buddha in this world, Dipankara Buddha, walked out slowly. As a teacher, he knelt down and bowed to Tathagata.

"Please stand up, Lord Buddha Dipankara. I dare not accept your kneeling respect."

When Xi Mingzhang in the hall heard this, a hint of mockery appeared in his eyes. Although he said this, his butt did not move at all. It was really interesting.

Soon, not only did Guanyin Bodhisattva walk out of her seat, but the other Buddhist saints also knelt down and begged for mercy.

Xi Mingzhang looked calm:
"Everyone, please don't say that it's difficult for the Buddha. Wukong made a big mistake because I, your master, didn't discipline him strictly. Moreover, I never told him how people from the Buddhist world could interfere in the affairs of the heavens."

"After all, if we are not careful, the Jade Emperor might think that the Buddhists are unsettled and have some ideas about the Three Realms."

When Tathagata heard this and saw the saints begging for mercy, he took advantage of the situation and said:
"What Xuanzang said is very true. Let's all get up. As for this monkey, take away the golden hoop stick and return to Huaguo Mountain to reflect on your mistakes and wait and see what happens next."

(End of this chapter)