Chapter seven hundred and sixty eight: crossing people and crossing themselves
Don’t ask about the past, don’t ask for the next life.
Resolve the cause and effect, save others and yourself.
This is the antonym given to him by the Buddhist elder when Kongchen left his hometown. Although Kongchen did not understand the meaning, he still adhered to the original heart of Buddhism, accumulated virtue and did good deeds, upholded the five precepts, and saved all sentient beings.
"Master Kongchen..."
"It's good if the donor calls the little monk Kongchen. Buddhism has its own precepts and should not be called a master."
Kong Chen had both hands and a solemn expression.
Zhuo Yunxian was slightly stunned, and then he thought of something.
Buddhism is different from other cultivators, without any thoughts of high and low, and there is no difference between superior and inferior. Buddhist disciples only cultivate virtue and are particularly strict in the division of fruit positions. "Master" represents a respected monk, so not any monk is qualified to call him "Master".
Zhuo Yunxian understood that there were many taboos in Buddhism, so he changed the topic: "Just Master Kong Chen said just now that he came here on order, so I wonder how long has the little master been here? As far as I know, after the ancient catastrophe, Buddhism has been stationed in the Buddhist realm, so how did the little master travel through the barriers of the two realms?"
Kong Chen couldn't help but be stunned: "I didn't expect that the donor would know about our Buddhist affairs! I guess the donor's origin is not simple, right?"
After a pause, Kong Chen still told the truth: "More than two months ago, the sky signs strangely, and the Buddha's realm was in chaos. It was the elder who combined the power of the twelve Buddhas to open the barriers of the two realms and sent the monk into this realm... Calculate the time, the monk has been here for more than a month... The elder said that Buddhism and the underworld are in deep conflicts, and there is a Buddhist cause and effect at the Hongchen Ferry in this secluded watershed. As long as the monk can resolve this cause and effect and save the creatures here, it will be of great benefit to practice."
Zhuo Yunxian frowned slightly and murmured to himself: "Is the strange phenomenon of heaven related to the gate of all worlds?"
"The Gate of All Realms? What Gate of All Realms?"
Kong Chen has good ear power and is quite curious when he hears this.
Zhuo Yunxian glanced at the little monk indifferently, deliberately imitating the other party's tone and said, "If you don't know, you don't know. Since you don't know, why do you need to ask more questions? If you know sooner or later, you don't have to ask more questions."
"Amitabha!"
Kong Chen pronounced the Buddha's name and said very much: "The donor has a deep wisdom and has a destiny to be with the Buddha."
Zhuo Yunxian said without comment: "No matter what kind of wisdom is in the lower level, it has nothing to do with the Buddha, but the master's wisdom seems to be a little shallow."
"Well, what does the donor mean?"
Kong Chen was slightly stunned, but angry.
Zhuo Yunxian casually pointed out: "The little master just said that resolving this cause and effect will be of great benefit to practice. Can you not save sentient beings without merit or no benefit to practice?"
"Amitabha……"
Kong Chen was stunned on the spot, then lowered his head and closed his eyes: "The little monk is not in a good mood, so he is really ashamed."
Zhuo Yunxian waved his hand and said, "It doesn't matter if his mood is not good. As long as he has a good mind and high moral character, he can know good and evil."
Good character, high moral character, know good and evil...
Kong Chen looked at Zhuo Yunxian blankly, and a trace of enlightenment arose in his heart.
To be born, you must first enter the world. No wonder the elders and elders all say that although the world is troubled and turbid, it is a good place for spiritual cultivation.
"A thought of good and evil, and virtue will be first... Thank you for your guidance from the donor, please accept the monk's prayer."
After saying that, Kong Chen gave a solemn greeting, which made Zhuo Yunxian feel a little embarrassed. He could see that the other party was an honest monk and had a relatively old-fashioned personality.
"Mr. Kongchen doesn't need to be polite, I'm just talking casually."
Zhuo Yunxian returned a bow and said, "Mr. Kongchen, you have been here for many days, can you have other ways to leave?"
In fact, before entering the inn, Zhuo Yunxian had already walked around the Hongchen Ferry. The vast waters around him were blocked by barriers and had no way out. As for the old man who was carrying the boat, he disappeared without a trace.
Kong Chen did not hide it and said bluntly: "The Hongchen Ferry Crossing is a world, and there are only two ways to leave. One is to travel through this place with its powerful strength or spiritual treasures, and the other is to destroy all the creatures here, and the illusion will be destroyed without attacking."
Zhuo Yunxian thought about it and said with deep meaning: "In this way, the second method seems to be easier?"
“Quality on the contrary!”
Kong Chen shook his head and said, "The second method is impossible to succeed. Could it be that the donor has forgotten that he is not a monk at this moment, but an ordinary mortal."
"So what about mortals?"
Zhuo Yunxian said indifferently: "There are many ways to kill people. You don't have to fight head-on or do it yourself, such as conspiracy, sow discord, and secretly use poisonous actions..."
"Amitabha!"
Kong Chen clasped his hands together and said calmly: "The little monk looked at the donor's face, not a traitor, so why should the donor pretend to be a bad person?"
Zhuo Yunxian continued, "Mr. Kongchen, hasn't Buddhism taught you that you cannot see the appearance of everything? Moreover, there is no pure good or evil in this world, just like you Buddhists who save people."
Kongchen immediately retorted: "Buddhas sent those who are destined to be, please be careful about your words."
Zhuo Yunxian disagreed and said, "I remember that there is a saying in Buddhism that the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. But for some people, isn't this Pure Land of the Red Dust? If you come here to save people, have you ever wondered if others are willing to leave?"
Kong Chen said seriously: "The universe is orderly, and the cause and effect are cycled, this is the way of heaven. Everyone here is carrying their own cause and effect. Now they are forcibly isolated from this place, and they are moving against the sky. Such a place should not have appeared in the world."
Zhuo Yunxian didn't want to argue with the little monk and said lightly: "Mr. Kongchen, instead of thinking about those unrealistic things, it's better to think about how to leave here."
"As long as you pass through the creatures here, the illusion will be destroyed and you will be able to leave."
"There are so many people here, how can you, a little monk, get rid of the creatures here?"
"Where you are sincere, metal and stone will open up."
Kong Chen gritted his teeth and answered, Zhuo Yunxian felt quite emotional. Could it be that monks are all made of wooden fish lumps?!
...
Just as the two were arguing with each other, a petite figure came over, which was the little girl who was feasting beside Kong Chen just now.
"Brother Kongchen, what are you talking about?"
The little girl looked at Kong Chen, then turned to Zhuo Yunxian curiously and said, "Brother, what's your name?"
"My name is Baihe, little girl, what's your name?"
Zhuo Yunxian wanted to reach out and rub the girl's head, but the latter hurriedly hid behind Kong Chen, as if he was a little timid.
"My name is Xiaoqi, Xiaoqi of seven emotions and six desires."
The little girl generously introduced her name and then said, "Brother Baihe, why did you come here? It's not fun at all!"
“Passing by.”
Zhuo Yunxian was about to explain, but the boss's wife walked out of the back hall.
"Huh? What are you talking about? It's so exciting?"
Seeing the boss lady appear like this, the little girl even held the corner of Kongchen's clothes tightly, looking very scared.
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Chapter completed!