For the citizens of Donghai City, this inter-religious exchange forum did not have the slightest impact on their lives, but brought them a little entertainment.
Although Donghai City is not big, there are more than 2 million people, and hundreds of religious representatives are here, which is not impressive at all. It is said that they are religious representatives, but in fact most of them are monks and Taoists. Those in the know will naturally understand the reasons behind it.
As a result, many people even realized that such a meeting was held in Donghai City after seeing a certain popular Moments.
—Hundreds of monks appeared together in the Lingyuan Zoo.
Exchange forums, after exchanges, it is common to go shopping at local attractions. Although this zoo does not have a long history, it is booming recently, not to mention that the co-organizers, Linshui Temple and Lingyuan Zoo, still sell joint tickets together.
The city's TV stations and newspapers both posted news about the exchange forum, and also sent reporters to follow up on the follow-up, including sightseeing at scenic spots.
When the monks visited the zoo that day, some tourists actually took pictures and posted them on the Internet, saying that it was a bit interesting. This spirit has conquered the Taoist priests and also conquered the monks.
Coincidentally, the provincial newspaper also sent reporters to report, and one of them was the photojournalist who shot "Tai Chi" last time.
This reporter captured a very Zen-like scene. In the new park of Lingyuan Zoo, clumps of purple bamboo can be seen everywhere, and the monks sat on the ground when they needed to rest after sightseeing.
Bamboo leaves flutter in the wind, and monks sit on the grass or on the side of the stone road, meditating or even chanting scriptures to do their homework.
In addition, there are several groups of pictures that are also very interesting. Monks visit the animals in the garden in groups of three or four. Outside the Monkey Mountain, there are little monkeys imitating the movements of the monks and clasping their palms together.
There is also a picture of a monk looking at a lion through a glass wall in the lion and tiger pavilion, and a pair of "Tai Chi" next to it is also in the mirror. This easter egg is quite interesting.
Needless to say, this reporter's skills need not be said, having won international awards, after the pictures of this group of monks visiting the zoo were released, they were reposted many times.
Netizens all felt that this feeling was captured so well, it was particularly Zen-like, and the texture was like a blockbuster movie, especially the one where the monks were sitting in the bamboo under the bamboo, which could make up a big scene in minutes.
There are more than a dozen monks talking together pointing to a red fox, as if they don't know this animal, and it is full of life.
This kind of work seems to be in line with the Buddhism that everyone imagines. Even if the official tour is organized, it can also swim out Zen. They are not out of society, but they are not like many monks who go to eat meat and drink after get off work, but:
"Wherever I go is Jialan."
——This artistic conception also made a few days later, a rumor that the bamboo shoots of Lingyuan can cure diseases has an argument: it must be because these bamboos have been opened! Maybe Taoist priests and monks have all consecrated it!
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the actual situation.
More than a dozen eminent monks from various temples gathered outside the red fox's cage, pointing at him and chattering:
"The original shape of this demon must have changed, it can't be so small."
"Look at this evil spirit that has lived for at least a hundred years."
"Fox spirits are the most cunning. The poor monk caught one in Yedu City the year before last, and told him to escape. Hey, I'm so angry."
"Senior brother, you are too careless, I am usually like this..."
The eminent monks happily discussed how to subdue the demon.
Hu Dawei trembled!
Why, he already recognized the boss, why should he be intimidated by these monks.
Hu Dawei couldn't see Su Daxian through the densely packed bald heads. He must be eating as if nothing had happened or closing his eyes to rest. These monks regarded her as an ordinary fox...
On the other side, Duan Jiaze and his staff delivered water to the monks sitting on the ground, and someone would pay for it anyway.
Among these monks, some can enlighten to things, and some are not good enough, so they can't. Purple bamboo is like ordinary bamboo to them.
Duan Jiaze could still hear some old monks disappointingly admonishing the disciples they brought, wasting a great opportunity and failing to realize anything. He can help sum it up: You are the worst class I have ever led!
Jishan also came to Donghai in person, and said to Duan Jiaze sadly at this moment: "Mr. Duan, isn't there anyone who is destined?"
Duan Jiaze said apologetically, "No, Abbot, I'm sorry, I'm not in charge of this."
Every monk in the temple came to him, and he always said this.
Jishan secretly looked at Duan Jiaze, other people would believe it, but he didn't. If this little director really has no influence, why would that great virtuous man choose to live here, and how could Linshui Temple sell joint tickets
No matter how long it takes to realize here, it is better to build a good relationship with Xiaoduan.
After thinking for a long time, Jishan suddenly said: "I wonder if your garden accepts foster care?"
Duan Jiaze said in a daze, "Foster what?"
Jishan smiled and said: "When a famous Buddhist temple in Siam visited Wuliang Temple, it gave many gifts, including a white Asian elephant, which has been kept in the temple. But we are not professionals after all, and we hope to foster it in the zoo for life. , be properly taken care of by the zoo and give it a better environment."
Raising protected animals requires a license, even if it is an exchange gift. Wuliang Temple has applied for a license, and specially invited people to feed it. There is no question of whether there are professionals among the monks, but there is no need to say this , he was just looking for an excuse.
Duan Jiaze: "!!"
How could this make him refuse? The Asian elephant is a first-class protected animal. If you accept it, the task is completed. It is said that it is a lifelong foster care, but it is actually a gift.
This Asian elephant is not only a rare white, but also a religious gift from other countries. It has a special meaning. It is definitely a highlight. It is impossible to get it in any breeding base.
Legend has it that Puxian Bodhisattva rides on a white six-tusk white elephant. The elephant has great power and is very gentle, which coincides with the compassion and power of the Bodhisattva. In ancient times, Siam highly praised the white elephant and regarded it as a sacred object.
Jishan transferred the elephants to the Lingyuan. On the surface, he transferred them for the sake of the elephants' well-being. There are reasons and evidences. In fact, he can also take the opportunity to build a relationship with the Lingyuan. In the future, he can also say that he came to see the elephants...
Even if Su didn't come to remind him, Duan Jiaze would agree without hesitation. The monks came as soon as they came, but they couldn't find Lu Ya, so they just rubbed bamboo for a while, and they didn't even know how to eat bamboo shoots, so they gave tickets to Lingyu for nothing.
"Abbot, you have also visited and know our conditions, so I won't say more. Thank you for your trust. Then let's discuss the details..." Duan Jiaze immediately finalized the matter.
With a smile, Ji Shan and Duan Jiaze went to the office building to discuss in detail.
The other monks looked at Jishan with envy and hatred. In fact, the monks in every monastery are thinking about it. After this forum is over, they will find excuses to come and go here often.
It’s just that their brains are not as flexible as Jishan’s. In fact, some of them have monkeys or lions in their temples. Some have licenses like Wuliang Temple, and some don’t.
How exasperating, why did this great virtue choose to live in Donghai City? It happened to be Donghai City. If they were in other places, they would be easy to settle in. At worst, they would open a Buddhist academy here.
But now, I don't know if Linshui Guan will agree, or what conditions will be offered.
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Duan Jiaze took Jishan to the living room of the office building and sat down, making him a cup of tea.
Jishan stared curiously at two depressions on the floor, one big spot and one small spot, the floor tiles were broken into spider web shapes.
Duan Jiaze laughed dryly when he saw his gaze, and explained, "It was accidentally smashed."
Jishan thoughtfully said: "It seems that it must be a heavy object."
Duan Jiaze and Jishan talked in detail about sending white elephants here. His new park has an exhibition area suitable for white elephants. If there are white elephants, Duan Jiaze wants to hire two more breeders who specialize in feeding white elephants. .
Jishan also seemingly casually mentioned that he can contact the media to report this kind of thing.
After the chat, Jishan asked shyly, "I wonder if I can come here more often in the future to visit the white elephant?"
Duan Jiaze nodded: "Of course, I'll talk to Daoist Zhou."
"Does Director Duan know if brothers from other monasteries can come to Donghai in the future?" Jishan asked.
Duan Jiaze: "This, this, I'm not sure, and it's not up to me..."
Jishan nodded, regardless of whether he could come or not, he had seized the opportunity and was aboveboard.
Jishan chatted with Duan Jiaze for a while, added a WeChat message, and then left.
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In the evening, after the monks reluctantly left, Duan Jiaze asked Yousu what to do.
After the monks came, they were not satisfied. They wanted to come again in the future, and their desire was even stronger. If the Linshui Temple still blocked them, they might tear it up. Zhou Xintang of Linshui Temple is very distressed now, and is looking to Lingyuan for advice.
But Duan Jiaze couldn't think of a reasonable solution, so he counted on Su and others.
You Su just wanted to talk, but was interrupted by Lu Ya, "Why do you keep asking her, the dead fox will take advantage of himself, think about it yourself!"
Yousu glanced at Lu Ya and didn't speak, but his eyes were still very disapproving.
Duan Jiaze was depressed, thinking that this is all right? The last one to receive such treatment was the emperor.
Bai Suzhen also smiled and said, "The principal can indeed express his opinion."
After a period of study, Duan Jiaze has no problem doing things like introducing animals, dealing with relevant departments, and grasping publicity plans, but he is not good at doing things like this. Bai Suzhen's suggestion.
Even Bai Suzhen said that, Duan Jiaze had no choice but to use his brain pitifully, "I'm not very good... Let's think about it..."
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Just as Duan Jiaze was thinking, Lu Ya took out two feathers from his pocket, threw them to Duan Jiaze, and said awkwardly, "...today's."
Duan Jiaze: "..."
Duan Jiaze was receiving monks today and had no time to go to Lu Ya's cage. Unexpectedly, Lu Ya picked up the feathers and gave them to him.
Are you saying that it is touching
Duan Jiaze put the feather in his pocket respectfully and said, "Thank you, Daoist."
Only then did he realize that the others were all looking at them strangely.
Duan Jiaze: "...what are you doing?"
Yousu said strangely: "Mr. Dao, are you sending feathers to the head of the garden?"
You can tell what you're thinking just by looking at this expression, Duan Jiaze said sweatingly: "I misunderstood, the Taoist rewarded me, because I wanted to save a pillow, and it happened that the Taoist lost a few feathers occasionally, which didn't have any special meaning."
Lu Ya also looked sincere, "Yes, I am useless, reward him."
Liar! Everyone thought, why don't you reward us
For example, if this is in human beings, it is a bit like an ancient woman giving a bunch of hair to herself. Birds use feathers to attract the opposite sex, and they can also be used to make nests. The feathers of the three-legged golden crow contain a certain amount of real fire power, which is of great significance.
Even if you insist that there is no special meaning, if you can give this thing away, you are still a biological friend after all, right
The others were either delicate or a bit cunning, but Xiaoqing said bluntly: "It's true, it seems to me that there is a problem. Didn't the Taoist Lord never have a Taoist companion?"
Lu Ya: "..."
Duan Jiaze: "..."
Duan Jiaze said with a bit of grief and indignation: "Why do you people in the fairy world think so fast? When you see a falling feather, you immediately think of the feathers all over your body, you immediately think of courtship, you immediately think of Taoist companions, you immediately think of sex, you immediately think of humans and birds..."
Everyone: "..."
Xiaoqing was also very ashamed, feeling that her soul was being tortured, and admitted her mistake: "I was wrong, I just felt that Daojun usually swears and swears, but in fact he is quite close to the principal..."
This time, he didn't dare to say anything about being a Taoist couple or not, let alone the others, lest Duan Jiaze accuse him of being full of rubbish thoughts again.
Lu Ya said with a green face: "Who is with him!"
Duan Jiaze said quietly: "Then you admit to cursing..."
Lu Ya: "..."
Everyone: "..."
The scene fell into an embarrassing silence for a while, and Yousu broke the silence and asked, "Has the director thought it over?"
Duan Jiaze hesitated and said, "I have some ideas, let me talk about them, and if you have any questions, feel free to ask them."
Everyone nodded, with a look of all ears.
Duan Jiaze was afraid that he would not be able to explain clearly, so he brought a notebook over, wrote a few words with a pen, and said weakly: "I borrowed from Su and Sister Bai's idea before, let these monasteries put up billboards for us, put Promotional video. I know that some monasteries are also tourist attractions, or in big cities, these are especially important.
"But our small zoo will definitely not attract many tourists from other places. Therefore, we also need to get the Municipal Tourism Bureau to participate in the cooperation and use those billboards to promote the entire Donghai City. Some time ago, our aerial video was very popular. High, and the city seems to intend to build a tourist city.
"At the same time, through this advertisement, Lingyuan can also be shaped into a signboard, so that foreign tourists will have the impression that they must come to the East China Sea. In this way, there will be more resources to be developed, and it will not be limited to residents of the city.
"In exchange, we have to negotiate with Linshui Temple about monks coming to Donghai City. In order not to affect the harmony between the two sides, I think these monasteries can take turns and send people to Lingyuan to do volunteer work in batches. To avoid suspicion, they don't wear monks. Obedience, cannot preach, and is not allowed to leave the realm of the spiritual realm at will.
"Probably so..."
After Duan Jiaze finished speaking, he found that everyone looked at him and said nothing. He was a little hairy for a while, feeling very helpless in his heart, scratched his head and said, "Why don't you talk, by the way, there is another question, I'm not sure, you guys Wouldn’t it be too much to say that these monks are not paid wages?”
Everyone said in unison: "No!!"
Bai Suzhen smiled and said: "The head of the garden has really improved a lot, and he is very considerate."
Yousu also applauded: "That's right, very suitable, and it covers everything."
This method is not the kind of rough asking each monastery to donate one million, but the indirect benefit may be more than one million, which is very good for the development of Lingyuan, and everyone will not lose. Even Linshuiguan will increase its income due to more tourists.
Let the monks come to work for free, at least they can sit in meditation at Takeshita every day. While they are willing, they are all people in the spiritual world, so they don't have to worry about exposing anything. And with their skills, even if they knew that animals during the day would turn into humans at night, they would only think that Hu Dali was a monster subdued by Dharma.
Even the meanest Lu Ya nodded in agreement.
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When the inter-religious exchange forum was completed, the terms of exchange had also been negotiated.
Linshui Guan agreed reluctantly, because it has no influence on itself and there is potential profit.
The Municipal Tourism Bureau is happy to set up large billboards and play advertising videos in more than 100 cities, including many popular tourist cities and scenic spots, for free. Not to mention the cost, this is like a joint ticket for Linshui Temple and Lingyuan. The place is not something that can be placed with money.
The monks are also very happy, as long as they help to advertise, they can send people to live there. Practicing here, everyone has experienced it, the effect is great, and there is still a little chance to get advice from the great virtue. Usually doing some work is not a big deal, monks also have to work in the monastery.
Although currently only one person can go each time, there are still batches to be sent to the big temple first, but there are only three batches in total, with about forty people in each batch, one round a year, and it will be the turn soon—this time a few hundred People, more than one monk came to each temple.
Since Wuliang Temple "fostered" the white elephant, the director was very happy, so he gave them two extra places, and the others had nothing to say.
The happiest thing is Duan Jiaze, free advertising and free labor, these monks have to pay him living expenses.
Those monks will come to report officially next month, and during this period of time, it is estimated that the various temples will have to tear it apart for candidates. Those who are too old will not be accepted, and there is no need to come. Basically, they will choose those who are in their prime and have the most prospects.
With so many people, it is impossible to live in an empty exhibition hall for a long time, so Duan Jiaze planned to use some living expenses to rent a house in a nearby village, because many young people went to the city to work, and it would be easy to house these dozens of people.
He has a lot of contacts with the village because of the land lease. Not long ago, he also rented the land for the aquarium, so it was cheaper to pay him back the low rent.
And Jishan, the kindest abbot of Wuliang Temple, sent a significant Asian elephant, and Duan Jiaze was overjoyed.
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