"You're welcome, that's right. Well, I'll put on the incense sticks, and then I have to rush back. Master, if you're busy, just go ahead and don't worry about me." After Hu Tan finished speaking, he entered the Buddhist hall. When he looked up, he found that The Buddha statue is gone, but there is a golden painting. The two Bodhisattvas on it are both Guanyin Bodhisattva.
Since the last incident, Hu Tan deliberately enriched his knowledge of Buddhism and knew that this was Guanyin with Thousand Hands and Thousand Eyes. She had great supernatural powers and could handle more things than Guanyin who gave birth to children. Hu Tan was not greedy. He prayed silently, hoping that he and his family would be safe. Then he lit an ordinary stick of incense and left.
Fang Zheng saw Hu Tan off and then opened the envelope. What was inside was not a letter, but an invitation.
When he opened it, Fang Zheng was stunned...
"Baiyun Temple will hold a blessing ceremony at the beginning of next month, and you invite me?" Fang Zheng was really surprised!
Baiyun Temple is a medium-to-large temple, covering a large area and located on Baiyun Mountain. Baiyun Temple holds many Dharma meetings every year, almost every month. But every year, the Dharma gathering held after the New Year is the largest and most solemn, called the Spring Festival Prayer Assembly.
This puja is for blessings for people all over the world, so one temple cannot bear the consequences and often invites other temples to organize it together. All organized temples will have rosters printed on them, and large posters will be hung outside. In this way, both the news media and the lay people and pilgrims who attend the Dharma meetings will see these posters, which promotes the reputation of various temples.
It can be said that any temple that can enter Baiyun Temple for the Spring Festival Prayer Ceremony is like a formal temple with official recognition and a certificate. Those who are not qualified to go are like wild temples. Although they didn’t say it, they didn’t think that was the correct understanding. But that’s how the world is. Baiyun Temple didn’t invite you. Do you have the nerve to say that you are from a temple? really? Liar
This is the influence of Baiyun Temple!
It is precisely because of these benefits that countless temples compete to participate in Baiyun Temple’s annual Spring Festival Prayer Ceremony. However, Zen Master Baiyun of Baiyun Temple is not that kind of utilitarian person. Under normal circumstances, no matter how big or small the temple is, as long as he knows about it, he will basically send out invitations. Therefore, Zen Master Baiyun is respected throughout Heishan City, and no one will judge his character.
However, the original Yizhi Temple did not have this treatment. After all, it was too remote. In addition, Yizhi Zen Master was a low-key person, so Baiyun Temple did not know about the existence of Yizhi Temple. Therefore, Yizhi Temple has never received an invitation for the Spring Festival Prayer Ceremony.
Thinking of this time of year, Zen Master Yi Zhi looked at the distant murmur in the direction of Baiyun Temple and silently helped pray and recite sutras. Fang Zheng smiled and said: "One finger, Dad, you have never been there before. This time, we are invited. You should be happy, right? Haha..."
Fang Zheng smiled slightly and put away the invitation. The Spring Festival Prayer Ceremony will be next month. There is still half a month left, so he is not in a hurry.
In the following period, Fangzheng cleaned the Buddhist hall, chanted sutras, wrote, walked the dog, and played with squirrels every day. He lived a relaxed and comfortable life...
But some people felt uncomfortable.
"What? Baiyun Temple invited Yizhi Temple to participate in the Spring Festival Prayer Ceremony?" Wu Ming looked at the monk in front of him in shock.
"Senior brother, I just got the news. It has been confirmed. It is indeed an invitation. I know that you are not getting along with Yizhidao, so I came to inform you as soon as possible." Hongxiang said.
"Hongxiang, you have done well, and it will benefit you in the future. This matter will end with me, don't tell anyone, you know? Especially Senior Brother Wu Xin, this person is too honest and has always been prejudiced against me. , it’s easy to get into trouble." Wu Ming warned.
"Don't worry, senior brother, I'm with you. Senior brother Wu Xin is too stubborn." Hongxiang assured him, patting his chest.
Wu Ming nodded, thinking about how to deal with Fang Zheng's problem. He suffered defeat from Fang Zheng twice in a row, especially the last time, when he was scolded by Fang Zheng in front of so many people, and he lost all face. This revenge cannot be avenged!
At this moment, Hongxiang whispered: "Senior Brother Wuming, actually, it's not difficult to deal with Fang Zheng."
"Oh? What can you do? Tell me!" Wu Ming's eyes lit up and he asked.
Hongxiang came over and whispered: "Baiyun Temple is located on Baiyun Mountain. Although Baiyun Mountain belongs to Changbai Mountain, it is a mountain in the river. The mountain is surrounded by rivers all year round. If you want to go up the mountain, you have to take a ferry... %#%￥#@ "
When Wu Ming heard this, he laughed loudly and said: "This is good, this is good... Hehe, Fang Zheng will definitely lose his face by then. Let's see how much face he still has to attend the Spring Festival Prayer Ceremony! Maybe when he comes back, his heart will explode, Just returned to secular life. Haha... "
Fang Zheng didn't know that someone was plotting against him, and he still lived peacefully.
Occasionally, pilgrims go up the mountain to burn incense and pray for blessings.
There is no time in the mountains, and half a month passed in a flash. Seeing that the Spring Festival Prayer Ceremony was about to begin, Fang Zheng had to go down the mountain and ask Wang Yougui for help.
"What? Baiyun Temple invites you to attend the Spring Festival Prayer Ceremony?" When Wang Yougui heard this, he became extremely excited.
Fang Zheng grinned, why did he think Wang Yougui was happier than him? Who is the abbot here
When Wang Yougui saw Fang Zheng nodding, he laughed and said: "This is a good thing! What a great thing. You are really going to be famous for pointing out the temple! If it can become a tourist attraction, the city will give you some support. Our village will follow suit, haha... "
Fang Zheng was speechless. As expected, the village chief was the village chief, and what he was thinking in his mind was not on the same line as him.
"Okay, don't worry. During the time you are away, I will have people take turns to help you look after the temple. I guarantee that when you come back, it will be spotless and not a hair will be lost." Wang Yougui promised, patting his chest.
With Wang Yougui's guarantee, Fang Zheng felt relieved. Wang Yougui asked Fang Zheng if the money he had spent to go out was enough and not enough for him to give. Although Fang Zheng wanted it very much, the money was not money for incense and he couldn't accept it, so he had no choice but to decline. He left the village carrying a bag. In the bag was food rations for him on the way to Baiyun Temple. He was so poor that he probably couldn't afford a restaurant.
After leaving the village, Fang Zheng finally embarked on the journey to Baiyun Temple. As for Squirrel and Lone Wolf, they both stayed in the temple to look after their homes.
This was the first time that Fang Zheng had gone to such a far place alone since he was so old. He was a little scared, but when he thought about the place he was about to go, he was a little excited. The only thing I'm worried about is that I don't have much money...
There is a shuttle bus in Yizhi Village. The bus is from the neighboring village. It travels to several villages every day and then all goes to Songwu County. They will be sent back together in the afternoon. There is only one trip a day. If you get up early, you can take it. If you get up late, you can only wait until tomorrow.
Fang Zheng got on the shuttle bus, and there were all acquaintances in the car. Everyone was familiar with Fang Zheng, and they were chatting animatedly...
When we arrived in Songwu County, Fangzheng bought the ticket. When he looked at the seats, he felt a little embarrassed...
(End of chapter)