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The sutra says: "All sentient beings possess Buddha-nature." This Buddha-nature is the pure mind that we inherently possess.

Zen Master Huiyan's eyes swept over the lay Buddhists present as he began to speak in a gentle and detailed manner.

"Ordinary people are bound by ignorance and afflictions, and thus transmigrate through birth and death."

"The Buddhas, having eradicated afflictions, are like gold ore refined to remove impurities, thus attaining the true self of 'great freedom'."

"As the sutra metaphorically says, Buddha-nature is like milk; after being refined layer by layer, it finally becomes the exquisite and delicious ghee."

"The Tathagata regards all sentient beings as his children. He not only teaches impermanence, suffering, and emptiness to the Arhats and Pratyekabuddhas, but also teaches permanence, bliss, self, and purity to the Mahayana practitioners, so that they may know that there is Buddha-nature within them and thus awaken the Bodhicitta."

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For those well-versed in Buddhist scriptures, Master Huiyan's sermons were like sweet rain on parched land.

But for Raymond Lam, it was not very interesting.

He whispered something to Song Yuwei, then got up and left the main hall to go for a walk outside.

Inside the hall, the voice of Zen Master Huiyan still echoed.

"Therefore, all of you who are cultivating yourselves should not seek it externally. This Great Nirvana is not something that is attained only after death; it is right here in our present moment of mind-nature."

"If one can deeply believe in Buddha-nature and diligently cultivate precepts, concentration, and wisdom, one can, as the sutras say, develop the inherent treasure of one's mind and attain ultimate bliss."

"This is precisely the greatest faith and refuge that this sutra bestows upon us."

Outside the hall, the sun had already set, and lanterns lit up the Thousand Buddha Temple.

After Lin Feng left the main hall and walked a short distance, he saw a slender young woman walking towards him amidst the dim lights.

She wore a pale yellow cross-collar ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress), and with light makeup, she looked elegant and refined.

Thick eyebrows slanted upwards towards his temples, unable to conceal his heroic spirit and agility.

Seeing her like this today, Lin Feng felt a surge of warmth in his heart.

He looked around, then slipped behind the stone lantern and listened carefully for footsteps.

The girl's steps were light, and her embroidered shoes made a soft sound on the brick road.

Suddenly, Lin Feng swept past like a gust of wind, causing the girl to gasp in surprise.

"what!"

Feng Qing was startled, but then she heard a voice she had been longing for behind her.

"Qing'er, it's me!"

Lin Feng hugged Feng Qing around the waist and pulled her into his arms with tremendous strength.

"Raymond Lam?"

Feng Qing immediately stopped struggling and said coquettishly, "Why are you like a ghost? You scared me to death!"

Feng Qing thought she had encountered a flower thief and almost attacked him.

"You still dare to say that?"

Raymond Lam tightened his arms around Feng Qing's slender waist, causing Feng Qing to almost "sink" into Raymond Lam's clothes and body.

Her shapely curves are exceptionally alluring.

"We haven't seen each other for so long, why didn't you come looking for me today?"

"If I hadn't met you here, I wouldn't have seen you until tomorrow, would I?"

Lin Feng mischievously whispered in Feng Qing's ear, the hot air hitting Feng Qing's delicate ear.

A heat rose within Feng Qing's body, and she grabbed Lin Feng's large hand, which was gradually moving upwards.

"I came to Qianfo Temple with my parents, how could I possibly run away looking for you?"

Feng Qing's ears and cheeks burned, and she squirmed, saying, "Lin Feng, I'm going to listen to Zen Master Huiyan's lecture, stop fooling around!"

Lin Feng smiled and said, "What's so interesting about sermons? I almost fell asleep listening to them."

"Let's go to the stupa forest to see the lamp-lighting ceremony; it's much more interesting than the sermons."

After saying that, Lin Feng took Feng Qing's hand and headed towards the Buddhist pagoda forest.

Thousand Buddha Temple, Pagoda Forest.

The stupa forest is located behind the entire Qianfo Temple complex and covers a vast area.

As the name suggests, this place is full of pagodas.

Buddhist stupa, known as a stupa in Sanskrit.

After being introduced to China, it merged with the local architecture, forming a rich variety of styles.

When Feng Qing arrived at the Buddhist pagoda forest, she was like a little butterfly entering a garden.

"Lin Feng, look, that's a multi-eaved pagoda, with the eaves of each level closely overlapping."

"The interior is mostly solid and cannot be climbed; that pagoda has existed since the Former Wei Dynasty!"

"That's called the Vajrasana-style stupa. The five small stupas on the throne represent the five Buddhas of the Vajradhatu Mandala."

"It was my favorite thing when I was a child. Every year when I came to Qianfo Temple with my parents, I would come to see it."

Lin Feng followed Feng Qing as they walked past one Buddhist pagoda after another.

Finally, we arrived at the deepest part of the stupa forest.

A grand and exquisite pavilion-style Buddhist pagoda came into view.

The pagoda has many towering levels, allowing people to climb up and enjoy the view.

According to Feng Qing, the pagoda was originally built entirely of wood.

However, because pure wood is prone to fire, the pagoda caught fire several times a century ago.

To prevent fire, it was renovated and transformed into a brick and stone imitation wood structure.

From the outside, the pagoda appears to be made of wood, but its internal structure has been entirely replaced with brick and stone.

Eight warrior monks, each wielding a black staff, guarded the stupa.

The monk Daosheng clasped his hands together, his face beaming with smiles.

"Thank you all for your kindness in coming here to witness the ceremony."

"Our temple is holding a lamp-lighting ceremony today to bless our lay devotees."

May all lay Buddhists enjoy good health and be free from worries and difficulties.

"Light the lamp!"

As soon as the monk Daosheng finished speaking, the first floor of the pavilion-style Buddhist pagoda behind him suddenly lit up.

Under the lights, the entire stupa appeared solemn and sacred, followed by the second and third levels.

Not only the most important pavilion-style pagoda was lit up, but other pagodas were also lit up one after another.

The flickering lights inside the pagodas truly lend the pagoda forest a sense of Zen.

The monk Daosheng narrowed his eyes slightly, waved his hand, and immediately someone brought over the donation box.

The surrounding believers, as if they had planned it in advance, rushed to take out their silver coins and put them into the donation box.

"What's this?" Lin Feng frowned slightly. "They charge money for the lamp-lighting ceremony?"

Feng Qing took off the money pouch from her waist and looked expectantly at the donation box with her big eyes.

"The lamp-lighting ceremony is free of charge, but worshippers who come to watch the ceremony can make donations voluntarily."

"Look! Donating money for incense will bring blessings from the pagoda, granting you much happiness and longevity!"

Lin Feng crossed his arms and chuckled, "What a fine 'Buddha pagoda bestows blessings,' wishing for abundant fortune and longevity!"

"So, according to you, Buddha's salvation of those with affinity is just talk, and that Buddha's salvation of the rich is the real deal?"

Feng Qing rolled her eyes at Lin Feng and said, "Can you please stop being so prejudiced against Thousand Buddha Temple?"

"Qianfo Temple is truly efficacious; offering incense at Qianfo Temple will definitely not do any harm."

"There are several families in our Jiucheng who have been childless for many years."

"After visiting the Thousand Buddha Temple to offer incense and pray, I sincerely prayed for a child at the Hall of Fertility, and that very year I had a son!"

As she spoke, Feng Qing weighed the money pouch in her hand.

"It's alright if Lord Lin doesn't donate money for incense; I'll donate an extra portion for Lord Lin."

After saying this, Feng Qing didn't care whether Lin Feng was willing or not, and followed the crowd to donate money.

The monk Daosheng led the warrior monks to maintain order.

"Laymen, please do not crowd. Everyone has a chance."

"Don't rush, don't rush."

Daosheng's gaze swept over the donors, and when he saw Feng Qing, his eyes lit up.

What a beautiful girl!

There were so many people that Feng Qing almost lost her balance.

Just then, a pair of large hands reached out and supported Feng Qing's arms, subtly squeezing them a couple of times.

"Female benefactor, be careful!"

The monk Daosheng wore a warm smile, but a hidden lust flickered in his eyes.

"Thank you, Master Daosheng!"

Feng Qing was flattered and thanked him repeatedly.

She poured all the silver from the silver bag into the donation box.

Hearing the clinking of coins, the monk Daosheng's smile deepened.

"Amitabha Buddha, may the female benefactor have a smooth and peaceful life."

The monk Daosheng reluctantly withdrew his hands and performed a Buddhist salute.

Feng Qing blushed slightly with excitement, bowed to the monk Daosheng, and then left happily.

The monk Daosheng stared intently at Feng Qing's slender waist and pert buttocks for a few more moments, still not quite satisfied.

He longed to tear Feng Qing's clothes apart with his gaze and admire the scenery beneath them.

After a while, Feng Qing disappeared from sight, and he then turned his attention back to receiving the worshippers.