However, what made Wang Lin miscalculated was that in the Taoist temple, men and women cannot live together. Male guests have their own rooms, and female guests have their own courtyards. The two are quite far apart!

They had dinner at the Taoist temple.

The vegetarian meals in Taoist temples are not all vegetarian, but they are mainly vegetarian. There are usually several side dishes, and there are also various medicinal wines. Devoted men and women can drink freely. Taoist priests generally do not drink, but during festivals, or if everyone wants to drink,

You can drink.

Although the vegetarian food is vegetarian, it is surprisingly delicious.

Or maybe you are used to eating delicacies from the mountains and seas at the foot of the mountain, and suddenly you eat these unique vegetarian dishes, which have a special taste.

That's right. People in the mountains eat vegetarian dishes all day long, but they are not allowed to make flowers out of the vegetarian dishes?

After the meal, Zhou Zhou and Lin Xiaoxiao were arranged to the women's guest room, while Wang Lin and Uncle Zhong were arranged to the men's guest room on the other side of the Taoist temple.

This is a quiet little courtyard, a two-story building, hidden under the mountain forest. There are trees, a pond, and winding paths in the yard. There are several cute stone statues of Taoists scattered among the weeds.

A cave door leads to a winding path, surrounded by fine grass and wild flowers. The subtle fragrance is floating and refreshing. The words "quiet and quiet" are enough to describe the characteristics of the scenery in the Taoist temple at night.

Without the noise of tourists or the gathering audience, tourists can quietly enjoy the hazy moonlight alone and leisurely feel the fragrance of flowers and plants.

Wang Lin felt more relaxed and felt that the trip was worthwhile.

From the direction of the main hall came the sound of the Taoist priests reciting during evening classes. The sound was unexpectedly beautiful, even better than singing.

Uncle Zhong stood beside Wang Lin and saw that he was listening attentively and said, "They are singing the Qing Jing Sutra."

Wang Lin yelled: "Uncle Zhong, do you understand?"

Uncle Zhong said: "I once lived with the master in the mountains for a while and studied the Qing Jing Sutra. The Qing Jing Sutra, which we often call "Tai Shang Laojun Speaks of Chang Qing Jing Sutra", has only 401 words in the full text. But it is Taoism.

One of the most important materials in the art of refining."

Wang Lin said: "I just think it sounds good, but I really don't understand the words they sing. Please tell me and listen."

Uncle Zhong said: "Madam, the mind likes to be pure, but the mind is disturbed; the mind likes to be calm, but the desire leads to it. If you can always drive away the desire, the mind will be calm; clear the mind, the mind will be pure; naturally the six desires will not arise, and the three

The poison is eliminated. Therefore, those who cannot do so are because their hearts are not clear and their desires are not yet resolved..."

"The reason why sentient beings do not know the true way is because they have delusional minds; when they have delusional minds, they frighten their gods; when they frighten their gods, they cling to all things; when they cling to all things, they become greedy; when they cling to greed, they become troubled; when they are frightened, they become obsessed with delusions.

If you are worried about your body and mind, you will suffer turmoil and humiliation, wandering in life and death; you will always sink into the sea of ​​suffering, and you will never lose sight of the true way. Those who understand the true and eternal way will find it; those who have realized the way will always be peaceful!"

…

Wang Lin listened to Uncle Zhong's explanation and the singing sound of chanting, and he couldn't help but feel deeply.

And his impetuous heart became calm with this scripture.

"Uncle Zhong, do you understand the truth?" Wang Lin asked slowly.

"I can just memorize it, but I don't understand what it means." Uncle Zhong answered honestly.

Wang Lindao: "In the classics before the Six Dynasties, there was no word "sea of ​​suffering". Later, this word often appeared in many Chinese translations of Buddhist scriptures. Our local teachings, on the contrary, look down upon life and death. Lao Zhuang believed that the changes in life and death are like the coming of cold and heat.

It's the same as in the past four seasons. If you cry uncontrollably, it means you don't understand the natural changes of heaven and earth, and there is no such thing as a sea of ​​suffering and sinking."

Uncle Zhong said: "So, the local teachings are far superior to the foreign sects."

Wang Lin said: "It should be said that it is more open-minded and transcendent. However, this true way is not something that everyone can practice. It is absolutely impossible for someone like me."

Uncle Zhong said: "Dr. Wang, your understanding is so high, what is there that you can't practice?"

Wang Lin waved his hand and said: "The enlightened person must stop the six desires and eliminate the three poisons. I can't do this alone. The six desires refer to the six roots, and the six roots refer to the eyes, ears, mouth, nose, heart, and mind. Desires , dyed appearance, a metaphor for love. The three poisons are three corpses, the upper corpse is Peng Ju, the middle corpse is Peng Zan, and the lower corpse is Peng Jiao. The upper corpse likes fine decorations, the middle corpse likes taste, and the lower corpse likes lust. If a person can Cut off the ornaments, stay away from the taste, and eliminate the lustful desires. If these three things are eliminated, the poison will be eliminated. Once the three poisons are eliminated, the spirit will be as clear as Qi and the nature will be peaceful."

Uncle Zhong said: "Wang Dong Yingming, you know so much."

Wang Lin said: "I can't eliminate the six desires, and I will never be able to eliminate the three poisons. Therefore, I can't become a Taoist. In this case, then I will just be a vulgar commoner in the world of mortals!"

Although he couldn't eliminate the three poisons, at this moment, he didn't have any thoughts about the relationship between men and women.

The conditions in the Taoist temple are difficult. They sleep on hard wooden beds and there are no activities to relax themselves at night. Even making a phone call is a luxury.

Wang Lin went to bed early.

Listening to the sound of the wind outside, the pine trees, and the beating of leaves in the bamboo forest, he slept extremely comfortably.

Wang Lin woke up early in the morning.

Today is a sunny day. A ray of morning light shines through the thick fog and shines in the haze, waking up the creatures in the mountain and arousing infinite vitality. For a time, the mountain is filled with the cries of birds leaving their nests and fish. The sound of swimming swimming in the water, the cheerful chirping of insects.

In the early morning, the temperature in Luofu Mountain was very low, and a mountain breeze blew, which was really cool.

The clouds and mist are shrouded like Penglai Wonderland, the magnificent mountains and rivers, the green mountains, climbing up to the distance and breathing in the fresh mountain air, the so-called pleasure is nothing more than this.

No wonder some people are willing to give up the prosperous worldly life, leave behind their lovely wives and beautiful concubines, and come to live in seclusion in the mountains.

What is lost is the three poisons, but what is gained is the essence of heaven and earth and the righteousness of the human body.

Wang Lin left the Taoist temple alone and walked up the mountain to enjoy the wonderful scenery of thousands of valleys.

There was a beautiful woman in front of her, it was Lin Xiaoxiao.

"Smile! Good morning!" Wang Lin shouted.

Lin Xiaoxiao turned around and glanced at him: "Good morning, Director Wang."

Wang Lin said: "Is Zhou Zhou still sleeping?"

Lin Xiaoxiao stopped and waited for him: "Well, I didn't wake her up."

Wang Lin looked at the peaks and asked, "How high is this mountain?"

Lin smiled and said: "It's almost 1,300 meters."

Wang Lin said: "That can be considered a high mountain. Nanyue Hengshan is only 1,300 meters high."

Lin Xiaoxiao asked: "Have you been to Nanyue?"

Wang Lin said: "I climbed once and I was so exhausted!"

Lin Xiao smiled and said: "Climbing the mountain is tiring, but after reaching the top, I feel relaxed and extremely comfortable. When I reach the top of the mountain, I feel like the peak. I look out at the beautiful scenery of the city and the countryside, and the pleasure of the strong wind washing my mind is worth the fatigue."

Wang Lin laughed loudly: "Let's climb the mountain together someday!"

Lin smiled and said, "Can't you do it today?"

Wang Lindao: "Aren't you going to attend a prayer meeting?"

Lin smiled and said: "Oh, yes! If you have time in the afternoon, would you like to climb to the top of the mountain together?"

Wang Lin said: "It will take at least four hours to climb, right? It will take two or three hours to come down. I'm afraid it will be too late."

The two walked forward while chatting and laughing, then returned to the Taoist temple for breakfast.

On the way down, we passed a small stream.

Lin Xiaoxiao became naughty, ran over and squatted by the stream, holding up the stream water with both hands to drink.

Wang Lin suddenly shouted: "Xiaoxiao, don't move!"

Lin Xiaoxiao smiled sweetly and said: "This is mountain stream water, you can drink it."

Wang Lin pointed not far away from her.

Lin Xiaoxiao turned around and looked so frightened that her face turned pale.

A big snake was spitting out red snakes, holding its head high and smiling at Lin Xiaoxiao.

Snakes can see things with their eyes, but their eyesight is not very good. It is equivalent to human high myopia. It is very difficult to focus on stationary objects, but it is good at detecting moving objects.

They use their tongues to produce a sense of smell. If snakes need to detect the surrounding environment, they will use their tongues to collect odor particles in the air quickly.

That's why Wang Lin called Lin Xiaoxiao and told her not to move.

Of course women are afraid of snakes, and Lin Xiaoxiao is no exception.

She wanted to run, but her legs felt like lead and she couldn't move at all.

Wang Lin took a deep breath.

If Uncle Zhong were here, he would definitely shout for more food!

However, Wang Lin is still a little afraid of big snakes. He is not as good as Uncle Zhong, who can catch snakes with just a casual grab.

Wang Lin slowly knelt down and picked up two stones in his hands.

Taking advantage of the snake's unpreparedness, Wang Lin fiercely threw a stone, hitting it right around the snake's body.

The snake was frightened and swished into the nearby bushes.

Wang Lin threw another stone, then rushed forward and pulled Lin Xiaoxiao up.

Lin Xiaoxiao cried anxiously: "Wang Lin, I can't run, my body is numb."

Wang Lin picked her up and walked toward the Taoist temple, staying away from the snake's territory first.

Lin Xiaoxiao was so frightened that she let Wang Lin hold her and ran for a while. Then she burst into tears and said, "I was scared to death! I was so scared just now! I am the most snake-like person!"

Wang Lin also calmed down, put down Lin Xiaoxiao, and said, "That snake doesn't seem to be poisonous."

Lin smiled and said: "It's not poisonous? It's also a snake, okay? It's still so big! I was really scared! My feet are soft."

Wang Lin wanted to let go of her, but after hearing this, he had to hold her steady again.
To be continued...