Primordial Era: Taking the blame to become a saint, proving one's path through eccentricity!

Chapter 315 [The Four Fundamentals, the Emptiness of All Phenomena] (Please Subscribe)

"The Four Fundamental Laws?"

Xuan Yin was stunned upon hearing this. He was quite familiar with Buddhist supernatural powers, such as the Six-Syllable Mantra, the Golden Body Technique, and the Heavenly Eye Technique, but he had never heard of the Four Fundamental Techniques. If he was not mistaken, this should be the true trump card of the two Western Saints!

Amitabha Buddha chuckled and said, "People only know that all things are impermanent, all things are suffering, all phenomena are without self, and Nirvana is peace—these are the core doctrines of Buddhism. But they don't know that these doctrines also give rise to four supreme supernatural powers!"

"This is also the fundamental law of our Buddhist school!"

"All conditioned things are impermanent, which is called the first principle; all conditioned things are suffering, which is called the second principle; all conditioned things are without self, which is called the third principle; Nirvana is eternal peace, which is called the fourth principle!"

All things are impermanent.

【The Mark of All Suffering】

The seal of non-self in all phenomena.

【Nirvana Seal】

These four Dharma seals are the four fundamental Dharmas spoken by Amitabha Buddha. Among them, the seal of impermanence can manifest all phenomena of birth and death and can manifest all wonderful Dharmas, while the seal of suffering can manifest the sea of ​​suffering, containing supreme suppressive power, which can cause practitioners to sink into eternal damnation.

The seal of no-self in all dharmas is no-self and emptiness. By cultivating this dharma, one can instantly unify the true self and the other self in the endless space and time of the past, present and future, and unleash a world-shaking blow!

As everyone knows, the Great Luo is a certificate that is eternal, bearing the imprint of the past, present, and future. However, it is difficult to gather their power through ordinary means.

Under normal circumstances, only a sage can integrate the power of his own self and the power of others.

After cultivating the Seal of No Self in All Dharmas, one becomes a Great Luo Immortal, who can also do all of this, and can even unleash power comparable to that of a Saint.

Of course, it was just one strike!

But that's incredible enough!

As for the Nirvana Seal, it is both a means of killing and a life-saving supernatural power. It can allow you to evolve the Way of Nirvana during battles, bringing everything back to Nirvana, and also allow yourself to become Nirvana, restoring yourself to your original state in an instant, or even going further.

Of course, one can also condense one's own Great Dao into relics. After the original body perishes, one can complete Nirvana and rebirth in just a moment by using the relics.

"That's interesting!"

Listening to Amitabha Buddha's explanation, Xuan Yin immediately became interested: "These four fundamental methods seem to have touched upon the primordial nature of chaos, pointing directly to the core path of Buddhism. They are indeed extremely profound!"

"But if that's all there is to it, it's not enough for us to completely integrate into the Buddhist system!"

He said this not because he intended to change the orthodox tradition, but simply to see if the two Western Saints had any hidden tricks up their sleeves!

Amitabha Buddha smiled and said, "Above the Four Dharma Seals, there is another Seal of Emptiness of All Dharmas. If one cultivates it, one may even have the opportunity to glimpse the Great Luo Dao Fruit of Primordial Chaos. However, whether one can cross over depends on one's own karmic conditions!"

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"If you four young friends are unwilling to change your lineage, this humble monk will not explain to you this supernatural power that allows you to glimpse the Great Luo Dao Fruit of Primordial Chaos!"

【The Seal of Emptiness of All Dharmas】

Although Amitabha Buddha did not elaborate on this, Xuan Yin was able to glimpse fragments of this supernatural power through his understanding of the Dao and his own comprehension.

It possesses all the mysteries of the four fundamental laws, serving as the general outline of the four seals, yet it transcends them all, seemingly having already touched upon the secrets of the Primordial Great Luo.

Amitabha Buddha did not exaggerate!

Unfortunately—

Xuan Yin remained unmoved.

Touching the secrets of the Primordial Great Luo?

Do I need this kind of thing?

The authentic Xuanhuang Ancestral Root awaits me to take control of the Great Dao of Returning to the Void. Within the Heavenly Dao, there is also the Dao Fruit of the Demon Ancestor Luo Hou waiting for me to inherit!

The conditions offered by Amitabha Buddha might tempt Cihang and others, but they would never entice Xuan Yin, who holds the opportunity to become a saint!

"That's enough!"

Seeing Xuan Yin's unmoved expression and the hesitant looks of Cihang and the other two, Amitabha Buddha slowly spoke: "My four young friends, it is fate that you have come here. This humble monk can impart to you the four fundamental methods of my Buddhist sect, and each of you can cultivate one Dharma seal!"

"My young friend Manjushri has attained the fruit of great wisdom and is able to glimpse the profound truths of Buddhism. This is because, in the unseen realm, it aligns perfectly with the impermanence of all things in Buddhism!"

"Young friend Cihang has attained the fruit of the Great Compassion Path. You should walk in the world and deliver all beings from suffering and evil. This path of all-encompassing suffering is truly a great affinity with you!"

"Young friend Puxian, having attained the fruit of the Great Path, you should know that a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. This seal of the non-self of all dharmas is perfectly suited to you!"

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"As for my young friend Xuan Yin—"

"Having made a grand vow to reside eternally in the underworld and deliver wronged souls, if one can comprehend the cycle of birth and death, one will surely attain mastery of the Nirvana Seal!"

As soon as he finished speaking, four beams of pure, clear light, carrying the imprints and insights of the four fundamental laws, entered the consciousness of the four individuals respectively.

"Thank you, Amitabha Buddha, for transmitting the Dharma!"

Upon seeing this, Cihang and the other two immediately bowed to Amitabha Buddha with joy on their faces.

Xuan Yin looked at Amitabha Buddha with great interest: "Amitabha Buddha, aren't you afraid that the four of us will exchange our supernatural powers, and then open up the four fundamental laws so that everyone in the Primordial True Realm can cultivate them?"

Upon hearing this, Amitabha Buddha smiled and said, "If any being can cultivate the four fundamental methods of my Buddhism without entering the Buddhist realm, this humble monk and the Cundi Buddha Mother will honor them as the ancestor of all Buddhas!"

The more powerful a supernatural ability is, the more difficult it is to master. Just because it is spread doesn't mean that someone will be able to master it based on their own comprehension.

Just like the first three seals of the Primordial Nine Seals, they were not recognized by Pangu's will and did not reside in Pangu's true body. No matter how talented one was, one could not master them.

Otherwise, how could Yuanshi Tianzun not have been able to cultivate a second-generation Yuanshi?

The prerequisite for practicing the four fundamental teachings of Buddhism is to first enter the Buddhist realm!

Go!

With a thought of Amitabha Buddha, Xuan Yin and Ci Hang withdrew their consciousness from the Buddhist realm.

Xuan Yin looked at Ci Hang and the others beside him: "Would you like to exchange the fundamental laws you have mastered?"

"Don't bite off more than you can chew!"

Cihang shook her head and refused.

Manjushri, the Heavenly Venerable of Vast Dharma, then spoke up, saying, "This humble Daoist has not yet mastered the Seal of Impermanence of All Things, and has no intention of comprehending other Dharma Seals for the time being. Once this humble Daoist has mastered them, perhaps we can discuss the Dao!"

Samantabhadra means the same thing.

If they can master these seals, they can exchange methods and verify each other's understanding, which would be fine. But they haven't mastered them yet, have they?

Upon hearing this, Xuan Yin did not insist. He bid farewell to the three of them and returned to Jin'ao Island, preparing to try to comprehend this so-called Nirvana Seal!

This Nirvana Seal is indeed a fundamental method of Buddhism. Its difficulty in cultivation is not much lower than that of the upper three of the Nine Primordial Seals.

Only by thoroughly understanding the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, and the Twelve Links of Dependent Origination can one begin to grasp the basics.

The Four Noble Truths—suffering, its cause, its cessation, and the path to its cessation—can lead one from the mundane to the sacred, from delusion to enlightenment!

The Eightfold Path consists of eight paths for cultivating the mind: right view, right thought, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, and right concentration.

Magical power is easy to obtain, but the Dao heart is difficult to cultivate. The most common way to cultivate an indestructible Dao heart is through endless reincarnation and tribulations!

The Twelve Links of Dependent Origination are twelve links from "ignorance" to "old age and death." Cause and effect follow each other, continuing uninterruptedly through the three lifetimes, causing people to transmigrate in the ocean of birth and death, unable to escape.

Only by first comprehending the cycle of birth and death can one understand the true meaning of Nirvana, and only then can one find the glimmer of hope for Nirvana within Nirvana.

In this process, wisdom plays a minor role; only through continuous experience can one forge an indestructible Dao heart.

Compared to those innate deities, Xuan Yin's cultivation time was extremely short, and his experience and insights were indeed one of the few shortcomings in his cultivation.

He wasn't in a hurry; he slowly used his other self and his true self to comprehend the cycle of birth, death, reincarnation, and nirvana!

Of course, he wasn't without his advantages. In the Shadow Primordial World, he used the origins of earth, fire, water, and wind in the Void to become a Sage of the Earthly Dao, wielding the Great Dao of the Void and witnessing the annihilation of all laws of heaven and earth.

Whether it's annihilation, returning to nothingness, or the ultimate Dao, in Xuan Yin's view, they are all crucial steps in the evolution of heaven and earth from existence to non-existence.

Naturally, one can draw inferences from one instance to another.

However, just as he was about to meditate and comprehend the Nirvana Seal, he felt a force touch his spiritual realm.

"The Way of Dreams!"

Xuan Yin was startled: "This power belongs to the Daoist of Guidance! In the Primordial Realm, no one but him possesses such mastery of the Dao of Dreams!"

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"But why did he contact me?"

"If there's anything to say, why not directly explain it through Amitabha Buddha in the Buddhist realm? Is there something you need to avoid mentioning to Cihang and the other two?"

As soon as Xuan Yin's consciousness entered the Spirit Realm, the Guide Daoist slowly spoke, "Young friend, you don't want the fact that you inherited Rahu's karma and became the second Rahu to become common knowledge, do you?"

Upon hearing this, Xuan Yin's lips twitched involuntarily, and he immediately asked, "May I ask, Sage Guide, where did I reveal my weakness?"

"Could it be in the Buddhist realm?"

He had no idea where he had slipped up, revealing the cause and effect of Rahu and allowing the Guide to discover the identity of the second-generation Rahu.

However, he remained calm!

There's no other reason than this!

The Dao Ancestor was also aware of this matter. He was one of the Dao Ancestor's men, so even if he was exposed, it wouldn't affect the fundamentals; at most, it would only affect his reputation!

Does he care about his reputation?

"No!"

The Guide Taoist smiled slightly: "Young friend, you've hidden it very well. This humble monk didn't notice anything amiss. This secret was actually told to me by Luo."

"To be honest, that fellow Rahu is actually considered half of my teacher!"

Xuan Yin: "???"

He only knew that the two Western Saints were disciples of Dao Ancestor Hongjun, but he really didn't know that the Guide Daoist and Rahu had this kind of relationship.

in addition----

Luo, you just sold me out like that?

Where is the promised heir?

The Guide continued, "When I first took human form, the conflict between the Dao and the Demonic Realm had not yet begun, and I had even heard the Demonic Ancestor preach! Furthermore, within the Buddhist system, the Buddha of the World-Free King is also the teacher of Amitabha Buddha!"

"If I'm not mistaken, young friend, you intend to inherit the karma of the Buddha Lokeshvara and transform him into your Dharma body!"

In Buddhism, Xuan Yin has already severed the Sambhogakaya and Nirmanakaya. He only needs to sever the Dharmakaya to be comparable to those top Buddhas.

The World-Free King Buddha represents the virtue of Prajna, the Freedom-Freedom Buddha represents the virtue of liberation, and the King Buddha represents the virtue of Dharmakaya. In the Buddhist and Taoist system, the World-Free King Buddha is also one of the foundations of the World-Freedom King.

If he could take over this identity, Xuan Yin could easily sever his Dharma body.

This is also a gift from Luo!