"Amitabha, what would you do if you were given another chance to live?" Fang Zheng asked.
"How about it? If I can survive, I don't want to be a monk anymore, I want to go home. Educate my children, take care of my wife, be their pillar of support, and protect them from wind and rain," said Wu Ming.
"Amitabha." Fang Zheng clasped his hands together and proclaimed the Buddha's name.
The next moment, Wu Ming only felt that everything in front of him became illusory. The rays of Buddha's light became brighter and brighter. It was so painful that he couldn't open his eyes. He subconsciously covered his eyes with his hands. After he got used to it, he was surprised to find that he was still alive. On the edge of Wangxiang Cliff!
And Fang Zheng and others had just walked onto Wangxiang Cliff. From a distance, he found Fang Zheng looking at him, clasping his hands together, and smiling at him.
Wu Ming was confused for a moment, and he couldn't tell whether the experience just now was real or illusory. If it was real, what was going on now? Back in time? If it is illusory, is it a dream? But no matter what it is, Wu Ming understands that it all comes from Fang Zheng! This little monk looks harmless to humans and animals!
A reed crossing a river and a dream of yellow beams. These two experiences made Wu Ming understand the truth thoroughly. The little monk in front of him was definitely not simple. He was not a real Buddha, but also a living Buddha! Not to be messed with!
Since he couldn't offend Fang Zheng, his mind returned to the issue of home. Thinking of home and everything in his dream, Wu Ming's eyes suddenly turned red. Whether it was true or not, he knew one thing. Fang Zheng allowed him to see his true heart. Don’t lose yourself anymore, this is a great blessing! Thinking of this, Wu Ming strode towards Fangzheng.
"Wuming, what are you going to do? Are you still stubborn?" Seeing Wuming coming straight towards Fangzheng, Zen Master Hongyan became angry and scolded loudly! Up to now, although some words have not been said, Zen Master Hongyan has understood everything. All this is simply Wu Ming's mischief.
However, Wu Ming had no intention of stopping. His eyes were red and there was an anxious look on his face, as if he was worried about something.
Wu Ming walked very quickly. Seeing this, most of the monks had a bad feeling and thought to themselves: "Is this Wu Ming going to hit someone in anger?"
One by one, they looked worriedly at Fang Zheng, Du Lao, and Hong Xiang, who even took a step forward, preparing to block Wu Ming.
At this moment, Fang Zheng suddenly blocked Hongxiang, clasped his hands together, and said with a smile: "Donor, have you decided where to go?"
Wu Ming was shocked, and then he knelt down in front of Fang Zheng with a bang in front of everyone's shocked eyes, and kowtowed three times. Everyone looked confused and couldn't figure out what was going on. Why did Wu Ming kneel down and kowtow if he didn't bother Fang Zheng
And Fang Zheng, Wu Ming is also a monk, how can he call Wu Ming the donor? This is completely wrong!
Wu Ming suddenly said: "Thank you Master Fang Zheng for your guidance. Wu Ming has wasted his whole life, walking up the mountain, losing himself under the pressure. Today I finally understand what I want. I have thought about it, I want to return to secular life, I want to go home!"
As soon as these words came out, everyone present was confused. What is going on? Why did Wu Ming, who was just here talking to them about Buddhism and Taoism, suddenly want to return to secular life? Also, what does this matter have to do with Fang Zheng? You haven't seen him do anything
Everyone was confused, including Zen Master Hongyan and Zen Master Baiyun. Looking at Fang Zheng and then Wu Ming, a master discovered for the first time that his brain was not enough!
Wu Ming's decision did not go beyond Fang Zheng's expectations, and Fang Zheng was not surprised. He said calmly: "In that case, let's go where we came from."
Wu Ming nodded and bowed again! Then Wuming came to Zen Master Hongyan and knelt down to worship.
Zen Master Hongyan couldn't help but ask: "Wu Ming, what on earth is going on?"
"Master, Wu Ming is guilty. When I was bankrupt, in order to avoid debts, I went to many temples but no one was willing to take me in. It was you who took me into the Hongyan Temple to become a monk. I am grateful! But what I have done over the years is not to repay my kindness. , but for his own selfish desires..." Wu Ming told all his original thoughts, the conflict between himself and Fang Zheng, and how he cheated Fang Zheng, and expressed his attitude. He was thinking about his family and had no intention of becoming a monk. He just wanted to return home and take on the responsibilities responsibilities and obligations that one should bear.
When it came to the last part, Wu Ming almost kowtowed after saying a few words, and still refused to stop even though his forehead was bleeding. It wasn't until everything was said that he stopped and waited for Zen Master Hongyan to comment.
After everyone listened, they understood the whole story. It was Wu Ming who forced Fang Zheng to cross the river with a reed! His purpose was just to take revenge on Fang Zheng for taking the incense...
At this point, everyone immediately looked at each other angrily, and some people shouted angrily in a low voice: "How can the Buddhist sect retain such a person?"
"Anita Buddha..."
Hong Jing's fat face turned red. After listening to Wu Ming's words, all his previous questions had been answered. It would be useless to draw conclusions without investigation and slap Fang Zheng on it. It would be fine if no one held him accountable. If someone held him accountable, then... What a shame. Fortunately, everyone is focused on Wu Ming...
At this moment, Zen Master Hongyan sighed and said: "How come this poor monk doesn't know about you? That's why I asked you to study Buddhism day and night. I hope that one day you can achieve great enlightenment and find your true self, but... ugh! That's all. , today you have found your true self, in that case, then go down the mountain!"
"Thank you!" Wu Ming bowed again, then stood up, took off his monk's robe, and went down the mountain naked in the cold winter. His footsteps were brisk, and his eyes no longer had the gloomy calculations of the past, but only relief and relaxation. !
Seeing this, Fang Zheng clasped his hands together and said to Wu Ming's back, "Amitabha!"
Only Fang Zheng understood what Wu Ming was thinking. For Wu Ming to be able to do this, the courage required is not something that ordinary people can achieve.
Only Fang Zheng is really envious...
Wu Ming left, but the question remained. How did Fang Zheng make him enlightened? There was no communication between the two of them. Could it be that this was all an arranged farce? But there is Zen Master Hongyan in the play, and given his character, he would definitely not do this.
Everyone was confused and it was difficult to ask questions. Everyone was scratching their heads and looking at Fang Zheng from time to time. His face was calm.
Of course they don't know that Fang Zheng is also depressed now!
When I went up the mountain, I saw that Wu Ming was in a trance. Fang Zheng was afraid that he would do something stupid, so he took the initiative. A dream led him into his dream, hoping to see what he was going to do so that he could prepare for it in advance. However, the plot did not work. Controlled by the thoughts and worries deep in Wu Ming's heart, Fang Zheng didn't think too much and just followed the trend. Now I'm in trouble. How do I explain this
Fortunately, the meeting started and everyone didn't have the chance to ask questions. This meeting was very simple, just assigning tasks, what each temple was responsible for during the Spring Festival Prayer Assembly, everyone's position when chanting sutras, etc... The whole process was boring. It was boring. Fang Zheng sat there with his eyes wide open, his mind already wandering to nowhere.
He was the only one in Yizhi Temple, and he didn't understand anything about these things. Zen Master Baiyun took special care of him, so he didn't have to do anything, just follow the chanting.
The afternoon passed like this.
In the evening, a banquet was held in Baiyun Temple to entertain the monks. Fang Zheng was alone. Originally, Fang Zheng was worried about where to sit for a while, but when he came over...
"Master Fangzheng, can you sit over here?"
"Master Fangzheng, there are too many people in Tongzhen Monastery, so you should sit here with us! We are few."
"Anita Buddha, Master Fangzheng, a poor monk has been studying the scriptures for more than ten years. He has doubts in his heart. How about you and I discuss it?" said an old monk with a white beard.
Fang Zheng in the front sounded fine and thanked them all. However, starting from the old monk, he estimated that Fang Zheng was a distinguished monk, or in order to show his Dharma and improve himself, everyone wanted to discuss Buddhist scriptures and insights with Fang Zheng. Some want to discuss the Diamond Sutra, some want to discuss the Medicine Master Sutra, and there are even many scriptures that Fang Zheng has never heard of.
Fang Zheng is not proficient in Buddhist scriptures and has read more Buddhist scriptures than one hand can hold! How could he dare to sit down with these monks who really studied the scriptures and talk about his insights from the scriptures? There is no way to hide.
It showed that the person above had a relaxed and casual look on his face, and kept saying "haha" in return, so as not to ignore everyone. In fact, his back was covered with sweat, and he was wondering if he could find a reason to get out of the way.
Just when Fang Zheng was having small thoughts in his mind, Zen Master Hongyan spoke: "Master Fang Zheng, why don't you come and sit here with the poor monk? The poor monk is also a little curious about the current situation of Yizhi Temple."
When Fang Zheng heard this, he didn't talk about Buddhist scriptures, but his family's shortcomings! This is possible. He thinks he still has the ability to talk about mountains and rivers.
Seeing Fang Zheng sitting on the table in Hongyan Temple, the monks suddenly felt pity. In their eyes, Fang Zheng was no longer the little monk he was before. He crossed the river with a reed and was a god-like existence. Zen Master Hongyan has not been able to enlighten me for so many years, but he became enlightened in one face to face. Such a person definitely has great abilities! Now Fang Zheng is still young. If time allows time to settle down, he will definitely be a master of the generation!
Everyone wants to get close to Fang Zheng, no matter what they talk about. If Fang Zheng becomes popular and becomes a real master in the future, it will be a friendship, and secondly, he will have the ability to brag.
Although my family doesn't pay attention to these things, it is inevitable for people to socialize while living. Even if they are not greedy for anything, there are still times in this society where we need to help each other. It is impossible for people to live in castles in the air...
Fang Zheng breathed a sigh of relief when he saw those monks, big and small, looking away with hungry wolf-like eyes.
Sure enough, what Zen Master Hongyan chatted with him were all casual things. Hongchan was in awe of Zheng Zheng and never interrupted; Wu Xin was also an honest and responsible person who spoke very little. Because Wu Ming left, Wu Xin When my heart is not in a good mood, I talk less.
But this just satisfies Fang Zheng. Talking too much is a mistake, and the less the better.
But some people are not happy.
"Master, why are you doing this? That Fang Zheng came across the river with a reed, carrying the legacy of Patriarch Bodhidharma. With such great luck, who can stop him?" A young monk about the same age as Fang Zheng was sitting. Beside the Hong Jing, he smiled bitterly.
PS: Okay, based on the opinion of book friends, three chapters have been merged into two chapters. Originally, one chapter had 2,000 words, but now one chapter has 3,000 words.
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